Two Creeks Park Site Plan Update

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Thanks to community input, the Two Creeks Park site plan is approved! Staging and park construction began the week of February 3, 2025.

Updating the site plan for Two Creeks Park was a first step in bringing the vision of the park to fruition, an effort that will enhance the community's access to nature, outdoor recreation and safer bicycle and pedestrian connectivity.

What's happening with the trees in the park?

The park site required grading to realign and stabilize the creek. Grading will create an accessible trail through the park, ensuring all visitors can safely enjoy the space.

  • Additional Trees: This project will introduce 111 new trees to the park, enhancing the natural beauty and environment of the area.
  • Nuisance Trees: Most of the trees being removed are Siberian Elm trees and considered nuisance trees that would only remain in undeveloped parks or open spaces. These trees may sucker or distribute seeds which are very difficult to maintain in developed park spaces like Two Creeks Park.
  • Repurpose: As part of the City of Lakewood's commitment to sustainability, the trees being removed will be repurposed. The project team will utilize these trees to create log balance beams, log steppers, and entry elements for the playground area. Any leftover wood is being chipped to create mulch, which will be used throughout the park.

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Graphic of the Two Creeks Park site planTwo Creeks Park Site Plan

For information on the CDOT stormwater facility improvements, visit the CDOT project page.

Project Background

The Two Creeks Park site is 3.8-acres and meanders between West 12th and West 10th avenues just east of Wadsworth Boulevard. The main unifying element of the site is Dry Gulch, bisecting the site from northwest to southeast. The recent purchase of property currently housing a car wash brings new opportunities to provide accessible park facilities along Wadsworth and expand neighborhood park amenities.

The City of Lakewood hired Flow Design Collaborative to revisit the 2013 Two Creeks Park master plan in order to address these new opportunities and incorporate current community feedback in preparation for construction of the park, currently targeted for fall of 2024.

The overall goal of this planning effort is to provide much needed neighborhood park space and amenities, an off-street trail connection from West 10th to West 12th, and accessibility to the creek for park users.

The 2013 Master Plan image of the park.2013 Two Creeks Park Master Plan

We want to hear from you!

Tell us how you envision Two Creeks Park. Use the tools below to share your thoughts with the project team. Take our short survey and subscribe to this page to participate in the park planning process and receive future updates.

Thanks to community input, the Two Creeks Park site plan is approved! Staging and park construction began the week of February 3, 2025.

Updating the site plan for Two Creeks Park was a first step in bringing the vision of the park to fruition, an effort that will enhance the community's access to nature, outdoor recreation and safer bicycle and pedestrian connectivity.

What's happening with the trees in the park?

The park site required grading to realign and stabilize the creek. Grading will create an accessible trail through the park, ensuring all visitors can safely enjoy the space.

  • Additional Trees: This project will introduce 111 new trees to the park, enhancing the natural beauty and environment of the area.
  • Nuisance Trees: Most of the trees being removed are Siberian Elm trees and considered nuisance trees that would only remain in undeveloped parks or open spaces. These trees may sucker or distribute seeds which are very difficult to maintain in developed park spaces like Two Creeks Park.
  • Repurpose: As part of the City of Lakewood's commitment to sustainability, the trees being removed will be repurposed. The project team will utilize these trees to create log balance beams, log steppers, and entry elements for the playground area. Any leftover wood is being chipped to create mulch, which will be used throughout the park.

Click the image below for more details, to enlarge, print, and share with your friends and neighbors.


Graphic of the Two Creeks Park site planTwo Creeks Park Site Plan

For information on the CDOT stormwater facility improvements, visit the CDOT project page.

Project Background

The Two Creeks Park site is 3.8-acres and meanders between West 12th and West 10th avenues just east of Wadsworth Boulevard. The main unifying element of the site is Dry Gulch, bisecting the site from northwest to southeast. The recent purchase of property currently housing a car wash brings new opportunities to provide accessible park facilities along Wadsworth and expand neighborhood park amenities.

The City of Lakewood hired Flow Design Collaborative to revisit the 2013 Two Creeks Park master plan in order to address these new opportunities and incorporate current community feedback in preparation for construction of the park, currently targeted for fall of 2024.

The overall goal of this planning effort is to provide much needed neighborhood park space and amenities, an off-street trail connection from West 10th to West 12th, and accessibility to the creek for park users.

The 2013 Master Plan image of the park.2013 Two Creeks Park Master Plan

We want to hear from you!

Tell us how you envision Two Creeks Park. Use the tools below to share your thoughts with the project team. Take our short survey and subscribe to this page to participate in the park planning process and receive future updates.

Ask a question

Have a question about Two Creeks Park? Ask the project team here. We will respond within two business days. Questions and responses will be visible to the public. 

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  • Share Hello. My sister lives next to this new park. She uses a walker and would like access to it from Vance street. It appears from the rendering that there will be access to the path from Vance but since the sidewalks went down it appears the alignment is different than the plans. I realize it’s still a work in progress and plans aren’t always practical, but will there be a concrete path from Vance street to the park for accessibility? Thanks so much. Looking forward to using the new park. on Facebook Share Hello. My sister lives next to this new park. She uses a walker and would like access to it from Vance street. It appears from the rendering that there will be access to the path from Vance but since the sidewalks went down it appears the alignment is different than the plans. I realize it’s still a work in progress and plans aren’t always practical, but will there be a concrete path from Vance street to the park for accessibility? Thanks so much. Looking forward to using the new park. on Twitter Share Hello. My sister lives next to this new park. She uses a walker and would like access to it from Vance street. It appears from the rendering that there will be access to the path from Vance but since the sidewalks went down it appears the alignment is different than the plans. I realize it’s still a work in progress and plans aren’t always practical, but will there be a concrete path from Vance street to the park for accessibility? Thanks so much. Looking forward to using the new park. on Linkedin Email Hello. My sister lives next to this new park. She uses a walker and would like access to it from Vance street. It appears from the rendering that there will be access to the path from Vance but since the sidewalks went down it appears the alignment is different than the plans. I realize it’s still a work in progress and plans aren’t always practical, but will there be a concrete path from Vance street to the park for accessibility? Thanks so much. Looking forward to using the new park. link

    Hello. My sister lives next to this new park. She uses a walker and would like access to it from Vance street. It appears from the rendering that there will be access to the path from Vance but since the sidewalks went down it appears the alignment is different than the plans. I realize it’s still a work in progress and plans aren’t always practical, but will there be a concrete path from Vance street to the park for accessibility? Thanks so much. Looking forward to using the new park.

    Chris Stark asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for this important feedback! The project team is working with the contractor to investigate options. Please send us your email and I'd be happy to follow-up when more information is available. Send it to AmbThi@Lakewood.org. 

    Kind regards,

    Amber

  • Share Where is the short survey you're referring to? on Facebook Share Where is the short survey you're referring to? on Twitter Share Where is the short survey you're referring to? on Linkedin Email Where is the short survey you're referring to? link

    Where is the short survey you're referring to?

    mattsteitle asked 5 months ago

    Hi there,

    The survey period for this project has closed and construction has begun at Two Creeks Park! You can learn more and view the survey results at https://www.lakewoodtogether.org/admin/projects/twocreeksparkplan/news_feed/two-creeks-park-survey.

    Thank you

  • Share Hello again! It's been an entire year of promises of starting construction. There are 6 days left in which to fulfill. Could we get a more realistic, feasible start of construction date? on Facebook Share Hello again! It's been an entire year of promises of starting construction. There are 6 days left in which to fulfill. Could we get a more realistic, feasible start of construction date? on Twitter Share Hello again! It's been an entire year of promises of starting construction. There are 6 days left in which to fulfill. Could we get a more realistic, feasible start of construction date? on Linkedin Email Hello again! It's been an entire year of promises of starting construction. There are 6 days left in which to fulfill. Could we get a more realistic, feasible start of construction date? link

    Hello again! It's been an entire year of promises of starting construction. There are 6 days left in which to fulfill. Could we get a more realistic, feasible start of construction date?

    mattsteitle asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out. We are working with our partners to complete details and funding. Construction documents are being finalized and approved with our project partners at the Mile High Flood District.  Also, the Community Development Block Grant (HUD) funding is undergoing the final clearances and approvals this month.  This money will be utilized to fund the playground and picnic shelter.  When these details are finalized we plan to share an updated construction date. Thank you for your question and patience.

  • Share Hi, I got the Looking @ Lakewood newspaper this weekend and one of the two front page stories was "New Two Creeks Park bringing connection to nature, play." But construction for this park hasn't started. I live 2 blocks away and have been waiting over 2 years for construction to start. Isn't it jumping the gun to say what it's bringing to our neighborhood when the park is still theoretical at this point? on Facebook Share Hi, I got the Looking @ Lakewood newspaper this weekend and one of the two front page stories was "New Two Creeks Park bringing connection to nature, play." But construction for this park hasn't started. I live 2 blocks away and have been waiting over 2 years for construction to start. Isn't it jumping the gun to say what it's bringing to our neighborhood when the park is still theoretical at this point? on Twitter Share Hi, I got the Looking @ Lakewood newspaper this weekend and one of the two front page stories was "New Two Creeks Park bringing connection to nature, play." But construction for this park hasn't started. I live 2 blocks away and have been waiting over 2 years for construction to start. Isn't it jumping the gun to say what it's bringing to our neighborhood when the park is still theoretical at this point? on Linkedin Email Hi, I got the Looking @ Lakewood newspaper this weekend and one of the two front page stories was "New Two Creeks Park bringing connection to nature, play." But construction for this park hasn't started. I live 2 blocks away and have been waiting over 2 years for construction to start. Isn't it jumping the gun to say what it's bringing to our neighborhood when the park is still theoretical at this point? link

    Hi, I got the Looking @ Lakewood newspaper this weekend and one of the two front page stories was "New Two Creeks Park bringing connection to nature, play." But construction for this park hasn't started. I live 2 blocks away and have been waiting over 2 years for construction to start. Isn't it jumping the gun to say what it's bringing to our neighborhood when the park is still theoretical at this point?

    Toni Rib asked 10 months ago

    Thank you for your patience. We are excited to bring this new park to the Two Creeks neighborhood!  Along with the public engagement process, there were several partnership agreements and permitting processes that had to be completed for this unique park; however, the project is currently in the bid process for construction. We continue to anticipate that construction will begin this year. 


  • Share It is now fall off 2024. Will construction be starting soon? on Facebook Share It is now fall off 2024. Will construction be starting soon? on Twitter Share It is now fall off 2024. Will construction be starting soon? on Linkedin Email It is now fall off 2024. Will construction be starting soon? link

    It is now fall off 2024. Will construction be starting soon?

    mattsteitle asked 10 months ago

    Thank you for your question, we sure hope so. We have grant funding parameters that are causing some delay before we can begin, but continue to anticipate a fall start. 

  • Share Hi! I live very close to where the park will be. Construction-wise, you say it will begin this summer. Will the surrounding streets be affected? on Facebook Share Hi! I live very close to where the park will be. Construction-wise, you say it will begin this summer. Will the surrounding streets be affected? on Twitter Share Hi! I live very close to where the park will be. Construction-wise, you say it will begin this summer. Will the surrounding streets be affected? on Linkedin Email Hi! I live very close to where the park will be. Construction-wise, you say it will begin this summer. Will the surrounding streets be affected? link

    Hi! I live very close to where the park will be. Construction-wise, you say it will begin this summer. Will the surrounding streets be affected?

    Padwee asked about 1 year ago

    Hi there,

    At this time, we do not anticipate any street closures or detours to complete this project. If there is a detour to get equipment in place, it would be short-term. 

    Thank you for your question!

  • Share It is no longer early 2024. Is there an updated date for start of construction? on Facebook Share It is no longer early 2024. Is there an updated date for start of construction? on Twitter Share It is no longer early 2024. Is there an updated date for start of construction? on Linkedin Email It is no longer early 2024. Is there an updated date for start of construction? link

    It is no longer early 2024. Is there an updated date for start of construction?

    mattsteitle asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for this question, the latest update from the project manager today is that construction will begin this summer. I have updated the timeline on the page. Thank you for calling this to our attention!

  • Share The project was planned to begin in the fall of 2023, why has it changed to early next year? We've been waiting for this park since 2008. Another question, how are you going to prevent the homeless from camping in the park when its finally built? on Facebook Share The project was planned to begin in the fall of 2023, why has it changed to early next year? We've been waiting for this park since 2008. Another question, how are you going to prevent the homeless from camping in the park when its finally built? on Twitter Share The project was planned to begin in the fall of 2023, why has it changed to early next year? We've been waiting for this park since 2008. Another question, how are you going to prevent the homeless from camping in the park when its finally built? on Linkedin Email The project was planned to begin in the fall of 2023, why has it changed to early next year? We've been waiting for this park since 2008. Another question, how are you going to prevent the homeless from camping in the park when its finally built? link

    The project was planned to begin in the fall of 2023, why has it changed to early next year? We've been waiting for this park since 2008. Another question, how are you going to prevent the homeless from camping in the park when its finally built?

    Close Neighbor asked almost 2 years ago

    Hi there,

    These are important questions. We agree, we want to start construction as quickly as possible! The delay for construction is the result of multiple unforeseen factors including waiting for an updated survey for the new parcel acquired by the city and permitting through XCEL and CDOT. In addition the city is working with CDOT to incorporate their detention needs as a part of the site plan approval process. Design delays shifted the approval process which we continue to work through today, but are getting close to final design at 90% drawings. 

    We know that there will be challenges with support for our unhoused population and the city is doing everything we can to minimize any issues at Two Creeks Park. 

    Enforcement will be the best way to prevent camping in the park. Several design considerations were also incorporated to aid in enforcement and discourage camping such as:

    • Open views into the core area of the park
    • Minimize evergreen trees
    • Add pedestrian lights along central path
    • No drinking fountains
    • No restrooms

    In addition, the city is hiring more homeless navigators to provide support services to unhoused and continues work with local partners and nonprofits to increase opportunities to shelter. 

  • Share I am handicapped but love to take my granddaughter to the park to play. The playground and picnic areas are very far for someone with a walker on Facebook Share I am handicapped but love to take my granddaughter to the park to play. The playground and picnic areas are very far for someone with a walker on Twitter Share I am handicapped but love to take my granddaughter to the park to play. The playground and picnic areas are very far for someone with a walker on Linkedin Email I am handicapped but love to take my granddaughter to the park to play. The playground and picnic areas are very far for someone with a walker link

    I am handicapped but love to take my granddaughter to the park to play. The playground and picnic areas are very far for someone with a walker

    mayansuz asked over 2 years ago

    This is important feedback, thank you! The playground location was determined through the public engagement process with the neighborhood and grades of the paths were carefully considered to ensure access to the park for all users. As a neighborhood park, space for parking was not provided. I understand your concern, and will share your feedback with the design team. 

  • Share Wouldn't there be a better location choice other than right off of a major thoroughfare like Wadsworth blvd. and that may also be larger and shapelier? example, Okane park. on Facebook Share Wouldn't there be a better location choice other than right off of a major thoroughfare like Wadsworth blvd. and that may also be larger and shapelier? example, Okane park. on Twitter Share Wouldn't there be a better location choice other than right off of a major thoroughfare like Wadsworth blvd. and that may also be larger and shapelier? example, Okane park. on Linkedin Email Wouldn't there be a better location choice other than right off of a major thoroughfare like Wadsworth blvd. and that may also be larger and shapelier? example, Okane park. link

    Wouldn't there be a better location choice other than right off of a major thoroughfare like Wadsworth blvd. and that may also be larger and shapelier? example, Okane park.

    ash11 asked almost 3 years ago

    Two Creeks Park is a neighborhood park intended to serve residents residing nearby or within walking distance. Staff has worked with the Two Creeks neighborhood throughout this planning effort and we are excited to bring a new space to recreate to the area!

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