Wheat Ridge City Plan

The City of Wheat Ridge is working on a City Plan, and we want to hear from you! The City Plan, often called a comprehensive plan, articulates a community’s vision for the next 20 years, establishes shared values, and identifies priorities for t...

Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Now Hiring for the Summer

2024 Large Item Pick-up Program

Wadsworth Improvement Project

Concrete paving continues on 38th Avenue east of Wadsworth. All turn movements are possible at the Wadsworth / 38th Avenue intersection. Some travel delay is expected due to lane closures approaching the intersection.Driveway, sidewalk, curb and gutter co...

Wheat Ridge’s Community Partners Grant Program Seeks Award Applicants

The Wheat Ridge Community Partners Grant Program is seeking new applicants for grant awards. Applications for grant awards are now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 26. 

Last year, the Community Partners Grant Program awarded $200...

Mental Health and Wellness Series

Spreading mental health awareness and providing resources for the community is an important initiative at the City of Wheat Ridge. The city is investing $400,000 of its American Rescue Plan dollars into Jefferson Center for Mental Health over four years. ...

New Projects and Properties Map

The City of Wheat Ridge is excited to share that we have launched a new map to keep you information about projects happening in the city. The Projects and Properties Map has information on private property development, major City of Wheat Ridge projects, ...

Wheat Ridge’s Community Partners Grant Program Seeks Award Applicants

The Wheat Ridge Community Partners Grant Program is seeking new applicants for grant awards. Applications for grant awards are now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 26.

Last year, the Community Partners Grant Program awarded $200,000 in gr...

City of Wheat Ridge Investing in Mental Health Resources for the Community

Spreading mental health awareness and providing resources for the community is an important initiative at the City of Wheat Ridge. The city is investing $400,000 of its American Rescue Plan dollars into Jefferson Center for Mental Health over four years. ...

Wheat Ridge Police Department Shares Update About the Peter Arguello Case

Wheat Ridge Coalition Prioritizing Making Safer Pedestrian and Cyclist Routes to Parks

In the wake of a 40-year high in pedestrian deaths across the country, local groups in Wheat Ridge are taking proactive measures to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety. A Wheat Ridge coalition is one of four Colorado communities selected by the Safe Rou...

Wheat Ridge Unveils Innovative Projects and Properties Map for Community Insight

The City of Wheat Ridge introduces a revolutionary Projects and Properties Map, offering residents and businesses a centralized hub for updates on city and private developments. 

Senior Planner Ella Stueve said, "this tool is a great way to h...

The City of Wheat Ridge welcomes two new council members

The City of Wheat Ridge welcomes two new council members after November’s election, Jenny Snell of District I and Dan Larson of District IV.  

Council Member Snell has been involved with several groups and organizations throughout the community, i...

Localworks Unveils Explore44: Wheat Ridge's New Business Corridor Identity

Localworks, in collaboration with the W. 44th Avenue Subarea Plan, proudly introduces Explore44, a vibrant business corridor identity spanning Wheat Ridge's 44th Avenue. 

Explore44, born from a collaborative effort involving over 35 stake...

City of Wheat Ridge, Stevens Elementary, and Donors Collaborate to Build Bikes for Local Students

On “Giving Tuesday,” November 28, 50 City of Wheat Ridge staff and other volunteers worked with fifth graders at Stevens Elementary School to build 76 bikes for the second-grade class at the school.  

The bike build was coordinated and facilitated...

The City of Wheat Ridge Announces 2023 Business Award Winners

The City of Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge Business Association (WRBA), Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, and Wheat Ridge LocalWorks recognized outstanding businesses in the community announced at the 19th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Breakfast. Local lea...

City of Wheat Ridge Homeless Navigation Program Reaches One-Hundred People Housed

The City of Wheat Ridge’s Homeless Navigation Program just reached a hundred people housed since its inception in December of 2020.  

The City of Wheat Ridge Homeless Navigation Program follows the county-wide navigator model that was developed in...

Wheat Ridge Hosts Congresswoman Pettersen

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Visits City of Wheat Ridge to Address Homelessness and Affordable Housing

In a proactive effort to address the pressing issues of homelessness and affordable housing, Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker gathered community stakeho...

Additional Work Approved for Wadsworth Blvd.

The City of Wheat Ridge announced additional funding is now available to construct permanent improvements at the south end of the Wadsworth corridor, focused on the 38th Avenue intersection.  

The additional work is part of the Wadsworth Improveme...

Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Receives Metro Vision Award from DRCOG

The City of Wheat Ridge Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program received the Metro Vision Award from DRCOG for 2023. The Let’s Talk program is being recognized for its successful efforts to engage with the community and because it serves as a model that ca...

Invest in Wheat Ridge

Survey Finds Wheat Ridge Voters Support Extending the .5 Cent Sales Tax to Fund Capital Improvement Projects

Wheat Ridge City Council would like to thank residents who participated in a survey exploring the possibility of extending the existing .5 cent sal...

Wheat Ridge’s Prospect Park received the statewide Starburst Award from the Colorado Lottery

Wheat Ridge’s Prospect Park received the statewide Starburst Award from the Colorado Lottery for renovations completed between 2017 and 2022. 

The renovations were done in two phases, totaling over $1.2 million dollars, which was funded ...

Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Selected as a 2023 Leave No Trace Spotlight