Name and Shape Greeley's Newest Park and Dog Park
The city is developing a community park and dog park to serve our city's growing need for accessible off-leash recreation, outdoor play, and relaxation areas. These parks will provide safe, well-designed spaces for dogs and their owners to exercise, socialize, and play. The park will be 27 acres with space for dedicated for a dog park. We seek community feedback on what elements you want to see in the park's design and the dog park's name.
Get Involved
Community input is essential to creating parks that meet our residents' needs. Take the quick park survey for opportunities to participate in the design process. Follow Speak Up Greeley for fun dog meet-up events and pop-ups to provide your feedback on the park design. We also need your help naming the new dog park! Add your name suggestions below by clicking the "Name the Dog Park" section.
Community Park Features
The community park will include the following features:
- Trail connections
- ADA-compliant walking paths
- Public art
- Convenient parking
- Clear signage
- Benches, shade trees, or structures for relief from the sun
Dog Park Features
The dedicated dog park will include the following features:
- Separate fenced areas for small and large dogs, each with secure double-gated entries and 4-foot fencing for safety.
- Benches, shade trees, or structures for relief from the sun
- Dog-friendly water fountains to keep pets hydrated.
- Convenient parking
- Clear signage
- Proper drainage to prevent muddy conditions
- ADA-compliant walking paths
Why These Parks?
The 2016 Parks, Trails, Open Space Plan identified both locations as priority areas with high population density and limited park services. Community feedback consistently highlighted the need for quality dog park facilities in these areas.
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Residents Weigh In On Hopes for New Community Space
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The Parks team and DHM Design team hosted a table outside the Family FunPlex on Monday, January 26, where attendees learned more about the project. The future park site is located on Greeley’s west side along Hwy 34, near Boomerang Ditch and the new Westgate neighborhood. The project area is also adjacent to current and planned development and offers opportunities for trail connections to nearby destinations like Redtail Park and the Sheep Draw Trail.
Visitors shared their feedback on what they hope the park will look like and which activities will be available. Large display boards featured themes such as nature play structures, soft-surface trails, and a fenced dog park. Participants could place a dot sticker on the images that best reflected their hopes for the new park. Residents could also explore a detailed map of the site, highlighting the parcel of land and its surroundings. The map displayed nearby roads, housing developments and potential trail connections, providing important context for the park’s future development.
The project team appreciates the valuable input received from community members. This feedback will help guide the park’s design phase. Additional opportunities to share your thoughts and ideas will be available in the coming weeks, as preliminary concepts are shared. Documents shown at the January pop-up event can be found in the documents section on the right hand column of the project page.
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Preliminary Park Feedback Is In!
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New Community Park and Dog Park Survey Results
Thank you to the 280 residents who shared their input on Greeley’s future 27-acre community park and dog park. The survey is closed for input. These responses are helping shape a space that reflects what our community wants most.
What Residents Want to Do at the New Park
Participants shared the activities they would use the park for (could select more than one option). The most-selected options were:
- Walking or running – 221 responses
- Relaxing or enjoying nature – 198 responses
- Dog walking – 189 responses
- Meeting with family or friends – 154 responses
- Playing with children – 134 responses
- Playing sports – 100 responses
- Biking – 94 responses
A small number of residents (15) suggested additional “other” activities but didn't elaborate.
How Often People Expect to Visit
Most respondents said they would visit the park frequently, showing strong community interest and demand for high-quality outdoor spaces.
What’s Next
Once a design team is under contract with the City of Greeley, all feedback will be reviewed to inform the design of park features, layout, and amenities. The Parks team will select a design partner and submit their request to enter into a professional partnership to Greeley City Council for approval.
Currently, we do not have design concepts to share; however, we will use this preliminary feedback to kick off the initial design process. More opportunities to review concepts and help refine the design will be available in 2026.
Follow this project and the City’s Facebook page for updates and upcoming engagement opportunities.
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Council Approval of Design Team Moves Project Forward
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Greeley City Council Approves Greeley Parks Division to Work with DHM Designs on New Community Park
During the December 17 City Council meeting, the Council unanimously approved a partnership with DHM Design to collaborate with city staff on plans for our new community park. This means we can now begin working with design experts to bring our vision to life. We'll keep the public updated as the project progresses and actively engage with the community to understand its needs. Look out for upcoming surveys, pop-ups, and other opportunities to share your feedback.
Resolution No. 77, 2025, with Exhibit A: Resolution No. 77 ensures fiscal oversight, confirming that this project aligns with the approved budget. The council's approval acknowledges that this project is within the approved budget and that design work can begin.
Watch the full Council Meeting - December 17
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