Ulysses Park Field Redevelopment
Dog Park Location Update
Upon additional review, the Parks, Recreation and Museum Advisory Board (PRAM), design team, and city staff reconsidered the proposed location for the dog park in the initial design concept, and would like to offer a second option for the public to consider.
Public comments are always welcome during PRAM Board meetings.
- Dog Park Location Pros & Cons
- Ulysses Dog Park Options-– Topography
- Ulysses North End Screenshot – Proposed Locations
- Ulysses Park 30% Design Concept
Project Background & Overview
Multi-use fields have been a challenge for the City of Golden and local youth sports organizations due to a lack of available open land in Golden. The fields at Rooney Road Sports Complex opened in September of 2007 and provide five multi-use synthetic fields of various sizes. The fields were constructed on top of a landfill owned by Jefferson County and after 15 years of high use, the location has developed areas that present safety concerns. Alternative locations were considered by City Council in August of 2022 and staff was directed to research investment opportunities in existing city property at Ulysses Park Sports Complex.
Staff’s research of potential improvements for Ulysses Park includes field reconfiguration, use/impact analysis, turf, lighting, parking, financial resources, and other amenities, such as dog park, restrooms, shelter, and a playground replacement.
Public Engagement
Two public meetings were conducted in the fall of 2022.
- September 7, 2022: Eight athletic groups attended a meeting to discuss field usage as well as future needs. These organizations represent current users at Ulysses Park.
- October 13, 2022: 16 community members attended a public meeting to provide input and discuss the significance of park amenities, specifically the importance of a dog park, which rose to the top. Staff received an additional eight emails with similar comments.
Since then, architects presented two 30% renderings, which included all existing amenities reconfigured to make best use of the land. In May, renderings were presented during the Park, Recreation and Museum Advisory Board Meeting (PRAM) for public comment and for the board to provide input.
The preferred design plan was based on public input. Stay tuned and follow this page for project updates!
