Randall Park Neighborhood Farm
About the Farm
Mission Statement
To support a neighborhood farm for community members to collaborate and cultivate food.
Vision Statement
Randall Park Neighborhood Farm is a community-supported urban farm in Wheat Ridge — a shared space where people come together to grow nutritious food, learn regenerative agriculture, and strengthen community connections.
Unlike traditional community gardens divided into plots, Randall Park Farm, is one shared plot cultivated collectively. To promote:
- Health - working together outside people receive hands-on opportunities for physical activity and stress relief.
- Connection - a shared space for residents to connect with nature and each other.
- Sustainability - practicing regenerative agriculture principles to improve soil health and local ecosystems.
- Education - a learning hub for collaborative urban farming.
- Food Security - connecting people to the source of their food. Community members can reduce reliance on external supply chains.
Program Framework
Proposed Farm Structure
- Name: Randall Park Neighborhood Farm
- Type: Farm operated by resident participants and managed by the City of Wheat Ridge. Produce is shared with participants and either the food bank or local neighborhood.
- Size: approximately 6,000 sq. ft.
- Requested design elements:
- Raised garden beds (ADA accessibility)
- In-ground planting
- Trellises and vertical growing
- Small fruit trees and pollinator areas
- Composting and water conservation systems
Potential Farm Roles
This model emphasizes self-propelled leadership, empowering participants to take initiative based on their interests and skills. The following information reflects the results we received from our community engagement survey posted on What’s Up WR Summer 2025. Final program guidelines will be finalized by Fall 2026.
- Farm Manager/ Program Coordinator (City Staff)
- Responsible for overall coordination and infrastructure of the farm
- Ensures safety, compliance, and alignment with city programs
- Supports participant leaders and communication
- Farm Leaders (specialized roles, 15+ hours/month each)
- Agriculture lead(s):
- Oversees planting & soil health plans, and pest management
- Logistics lead:
- Schedules workgroups and manages communications
- Events lead:
- Connects with local groups and residents for education events & workdays
- Agriculture lead(s):
- Participants (open to 10-15 people)
- They commit to 10 hours/month.
- They participate in planning, planting, harvesting, and community outreach, and decision-making for crops and schedules.
- They receive a share of produce grown, education, and community event opportunities.
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How to Participate
We are currently seeking feedback on the preliminary farm design. Check out the design here and here. You can also watch the video presentation about the design. Then, provide your input on our feedback form. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Who's Listening
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Garden Coordinator
Phone 303-235-7045 Email kdennis@ci.wheatridge.co.us
