The Green at 38th
The Green at 38th, as of Friday 8/8/2025, is now open to the public! The official grand opening, which the whole community is invited to, is on Saturday, September 6th with activities and entertainment from 8am-9pm and the formal ribbon cutting at 10am.
The project team continues to do minor work at the site, but are excited to get this new space open to everyone ahead of schedule.
In 2018, the City of Wheat Ridge began public engagement on a project to transform the area between Stevens Elementary and 38th Ave into a future public gathering space. During the fall 2021 engagement phase, 177 respondents completed the project survey, ~30 attended the public meeting, and ~1,100 users visited the online project page. You can see the results from this engagement in the ""November 2021 Updates" section.
Check for updates on this page for information on this project.
The Green at 38th, as of Friday 8/8/2025, is now open to the public! The official grand opening, which the whole community is invited to, is on Saturday, September 6th with activities and entertainment from 8am-9pm and the formal ribbon cutting at 10am.
The project team continues to do minor work at the site, but are excited to get this new space open to everyone ahead of schedule.
In 2018, the City of Wheat Ridge began public engagement on a project to transform the area between Stevens Elementary and 38th Ave into a future public gathering space. During the fall 2021 engagement phase, 177 respondents completed the project survey, ~30 attended the public meeting, and ~1,100 users visited the online project page. You can see the results from this engagement in the ""November 2021 Updates" section.
Check for updates on this page for information on this project.
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City Council Moves Forward with Elements of Both Concepts, Final Design
Share City Council Moves Forward with Elements of Both Concepts, Final Design on Facebook Share City Council Moves Forward with Elements of Both Concepts, Final Design on Twitter Share City Council Moves Forward with Elements of Both Concepts, Final Design on Linkedin Email City Council Moves Forward with Elements of Both Concepts, Final Design linkAt the May 16th, 2022 City Council study session, the two final Concept Designs and results from public engagement were presented to City Council for their review, discussion and feedback. Council directed the project team to move forward with elements of both Concepts, with the final layout aligning closer with Concept A. The project now enters the final design phase with construction scheduled for summer 2024.
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38th Ave Business Survey Results
Share 38th Ave Business Survey Results on Facebook Share 38th Ave Business Survey Results on Twitter Share 38th Ave Business Survey Results on Linkedin Email 38th Ave Business Survey Results linkIn April 2022, city staff went door to door with a tablet to survey local businesses about the project and get their input on amenities, concept preference, and design considerations. See the documents tab for the survey results.
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Stevens Elementary School 4th Grade Activities
Share Stevens Elementary School 4th Grade Activities on Facebook Share Stevens Elementary School 4th Grade Activities on Twitter Share Stevens Elementary School 4th Grade Activities on Linkedin Email Stevens Elementary School 4th Grade Activities linkIn April 2022, city staff worked with 4th grade classes at Stevens Elementary on two project activities. First, the students designed their own new park on a blank template of the space. Second, the students worked within a "$100" budget to create the new space and it's amenities.
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November 2021 Project Update
Share November 2021 Project Update on Facebook Share November 2021 Project Update on Twitter Share November 2021 Project Update on Linkedin Email November 2021 Project Update linkBased on positive feedback from the community for both Concept A and Concept B, staff will be presenting this information to city council in the near future to determine a final preferred alternative.
The survey results, summaries and examples of the feedback and the updated Concept B have been added as their own section under the "November 2021 Project Update Documents" section.
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Project Concept Options Video (12 minutes)
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Concepts A and B
Share Concepts A and B on Facebook Share Concepts A and B on Twitter Share Concepts A and B on Linkedin Email Concepts A and B linkSee the "Concept A" and "Concept B" Document folders on the right-side of this page (towards the bottom) for more plans and images of both concepts!
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Public Meeting-Wednesday, September 15th
Share Public Meeting-Wednesday, September 15th on Facebook Share Public Meeting-Wednesday, September 15th on Twitter Share Public Meeting-Wednesday, September 15th on Linkedin Email Public Meeting-Wednesday, September 15th linkA public meeting was held at Wheat Ridge Recreation Center on Wednesday, September 15th. The information you are seeing here was presented to meeting attendees. Approximately 30 residents attended the meeting which was lead by our consultant, The Architerra Group.
FAQs
- Q: Who owns this property between Stevens Elementary, 38th Ave, Upham St., and High St.?
- Q: What is the timeline for this project?
- Q: How is this being paid for?
- Q: How will the parking and student drop-off/pick-up at Stevens Elementary be impacted?
- Would the interactive water feature waste water?
- Are there safety and/or liability concerns with the fire pit concept?
- Why aren’t there any bike racks or trash and recycling receptacles in the concept?
- What is the project team going to do about people experiencing homelessness utilizing this area and potentially making it unsafe for others to use?
Project Timeline
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Project Initiation-2018
The Green at 38th has finished this stageJefferson County Public Schools, the City of Wheat Ridge, and the Architerra Group compiled a stakeholder group that helped inform the initial design concepts. This group included representation from Jeffco Public Schools, Stevens Elementary, local businesses, the City, and Localworks.
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Stakeholder Group Project Vision-2018
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThe stakeholder group created the vision statement for the project: “Create a flexible and safe gathering space that can be used for community events, concerts, and festivals while also providing a physical buffer and separation from the school space.”
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Wheat Ridge City Council Review-2019
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThe initial concept layout and design options were presented to Wheat Ridge City Council.
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Project on Hold-2020 COVID Pandemic
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThe project was put on hold due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Public Meeting 9/15/2021
The Green at 38th has finished this stage9/15/2021, 6:30pm, Wheat Ridge Recreation Center Ballroom
4005 Kipling St. Wheat Ridge, CO 80333
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Open for Public Feedback
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThis project is open for public feedback.
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Close Public Feedback-10/15/2021
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThis date closes the 2021 public feedback period, with the project process moving on to public feedback incorporation and updating the concept based on that feedback.
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Public Feedback Incorporation, Concept Update
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Schematic Design, Project Design, Selecting Construction Manager/General Contractor
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThe design will be refined, and drawings completed to show all aspects of the design. Final dimensions of spaces are decided upon and materials and finishes are selected. This stage will also allow for more accurate estimates of construction and maintenance costs.”
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Design Review
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThe final design is reviewed and finalized. A construction timeline is also included at this stage.
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Construction Planning and Mobilization Initiation
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThe Construction Manager and General Contractor selected to complete the project finalize construction plans and prepare for groundbreaking in early June 2024.
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Phase 1 Groundbreaking and Project Construction
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThe construction of Phase 1 of the project (the parking lot), during which the property will be closed for public safety. Safety inspections of the property will take place at the end of this phase, before it opens for public use.
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Phase 2 Project Kickoff: Saturday, August 17th at 10am
The Green at 38th has finished this stageOn Saturday, August 17th at 10am at the new Stevens Elementary School parking lot, all are welcome to celebrate the Green on 38th project kickoff with your community with games and snacks!
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Phase 2 Groundbreaking and Project Construction
The Green at 38th has finished this stageThe construction of Phase 2 of the project (the Green at 38th), during which the property will be closed for public safety. Safety inspections of the property will take place at the end of this phase, before it opens for public use.
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Grand Opening Event: Saturday, September 6th, 2025
The Green at 38th is currently at this stageGrand opening of the new public space! More detailed schedule to follow, but activities and entertainment for the community will be happening throughout the entire day on Saturday, September 6th. The formal remarks and ceremony will be from 10am-10:30am.
Who's Listening
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Grant and Special Project Administrator; Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation
Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation
Phone 1-303-231-1307 Email baltenburg@ci.wheatridge.co.us -
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