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Rendering of play features at proposed at Wright Park

Rendering of play features selected for Wright Park


Wright Park construction set to begin

Get excited! Wright Park construction will begin in the spring of 2025. To remain in environmental compliance, a few trees and shrubs that are in poor health will need to be removed prior to construction. These removals will also make way for the new neighborhood dog park to be added to the park.

In addition, the project includes planting 211 new trees to support the park and city sustainability goals. New shrubs and grasses will also enhance the park.

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Rendering of play features at proposed at Wright Park

Rendering of play features selected for Wright Park


Wright Park construction set to begin

Get excited! Wright Park construction will begin in the spring of 2025. To remain in environmental compliance, a few trees and shrubs that are in poor health will need to be removed prior to construction. These removals will also make way for the new neighborhood dog park to be added to the park.

In addition, the project includes planting 211 new trees to support the park and city sustainability goals. New shrubs and grasses will also enhance the park.

Subscribe to this page for construction updates.

Learn more about Wright Park planning

The City of Lakewood and Stream Landscape Architecture teamed up to develop a master plan to re-imagine Wright Park! Located at 500 Wright St., this 10-acre neighborhood park is located West of Union Boulevard and South of Sixth Avenue in Ward 1. This community space plays an important role in the neighborhood as it serves more than 2,000 residences within 1/4-mile of the park that have limited outdoor space or yards. The park currently provides ample open space, soft-surface trails and a small playground.

With input from the community and stakeholders, the city developed a master site plan for the future of this special park to provide amenities desired by the neighborhood.


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  • Share What time in Spring will construction begin? It does feel like the start date has now been pushed back from 2023 to 2024 then we were quoted March 2025 and its the end of April. Its been 3 years since planning was done. The play area is now unusable and I don't let my son play there any longer because its Rusty and held together with a wood board. It badly needs updating. on Facebook Share What time in Spring will construction begin? It does feel like the start date has now been pushed back from 2023 to 2024 then we were quoted March 2025 and its the end of April. Its been 3 years since planning was done. The play area is now unusable and I don't let my son play there any longer because its Rusty and held together with a wood board. It badly needs updating. on Twitter Share What time in Spring will construction begin? It does feel like the start date has now been pushed back from 2023 to 2024 then we were quoted March 2025 and its the end of April. Its been 3 years since planning was done. The play area is now unusable and I don't let my son play there any longer because its Rusty and held together with a wood board. It badly needs updating. on Linkedin Email What time in Spring will construction begin? It does feel like the start date has now been pushed back from 2023 to 2024 then we were quoted March 2025 and its the end of April. Its been 3 years since planning was done. The play area is now unusable and I don't let my son play there any longer because its Rusty and held together with a wood board. It badly needs updating. link

    What time in Spring will construction begin? It does feel like the start date has now been pushed back from 2023 to 2024 then we were quoted March 2025 and its the end of April. Its been 3 years since planning was done. The play area is now unusable and I don't let my son play there any longer because its Rusty and held together with a wood board. It badly needs updating.

    Matthew Hodge asked 5 days ago

    Hi there,

    I can understand your frustration. The good news is that mobilization for the contractor to start construction at Wright Park is set for May 17! We are finding that review, permitting, environmental studies, and grant requirements (Wright has received a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant) are taking approximately 3 years from the close of public engagement with the neighborhood to construction commencing. The City is actively working on new procedures to expedite park projects. I'll also share your concerns regarding the existing equipment with the Parks Manager so that a playground safety inspector can visit the site to assess. 

    Kind regards,

    Amber Thill

    Operations Manager

  • Share Why isn’t adult outdoor exercise equipment being incorporated into parks, including new designs? Ex. Dip bars, pull up bars, stretching bars. on Facebook Share Why isn’t adult outdoor exercise equipment being incorporated into parks, including new designs? Ex. Dip bars, pull up bars, stretching bars. on Twitter Share Why isn’t adult outdoor exercise equipment being incorporated into parks, including new designs? Ex. Dip bars, pull up bars, stretching bars. on Linkedin Email Why isn’t adult outdoor exercise equipment being incorporated into parks, including new designs? Ex. Dip bars, pull up bars, stretching bars. link

    Why isn’t adult outdoor exercise equipment being incorporated into parks, including new designs? Ex. Dip bars, pull up bars, stretching bars.

    djsnowman asked 30 days ago

    Hi there,

    Outdoor exercise equipment was not selected by the neighborhood through the public engagement process. That said, we have other parks in Lakewood where this equipment is available. Please let us know if you would like additional information. 

  • Share Hello, is there a timeline on when this park will be redone? I read construction was supposed to start summer of 2024 but it still hasnt in Feb. 2025. The current play structure is broken and very outdated so we are excited for a new built play area. Thanks, looking forward to the new design!! on Facebook Share Hello, is there a timeline on when this park will be redone? I read construction was supposed to start summer of 2024 but it still hasnt in Feb. 2025. The current play structure is broken and very outdated so we are excited for a new built play area. Thanks, looking forward to the new design!! on Twitter Share Hello, is there a timeline on when this park will be redone? I read construction was supposed to start summer of 2024 but it still hasnt in Feb. 2025. The current play structure is broken and very outdated so we are excited for a new built play area. Thanks, looking forward to the new design!! on Linkedin Email Hello, is there a timeline on when this park will be redone? I read construction was supposed to start summer of 2024 but it still hasnt in Feb. 2025. The current play structure is broken and very outdated so we are excited for a new built play area. Thanks, looking forward to the new design!! link

    Hello, is there a timeline on when this park will be redone? I read construction was supposed to start summer of 2024 but it still hasnt in Feb. 2025. The current play structure is broken and very outdated so we are excited for a new built play area. Thanks, looking forward to the new design!!

    Bmarie asked 3 months ago

    We are excited, too! The delay for the project was due to the award of a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to support the project resulting in revised regulatory requirements. That said, the project team is currently reviewing contractor bids received and anticipates the project will break ground in the next month, weather dependent. 

  • Share Any updates on the timeline to begin construction? I enjoyed attending planning meeting but it has been quite some time since then. My 4 year old son still enjoys going to Wright Park but the play structure is badly outdated and rusty in many spots at this point. The park could use a facelift! on Facebook Share Any updates on the timeline to begin construction? I enjoyed attending planning meeting but it has been quite some time since then. My 4 year old son still enjoys going to Wright Park but the play structure is badly outdated and rusty in many spots at this point. The park could use a facelift! on Twitter Share Any updates on the timeline to begin construction? I enjoyed attending planning meeting but it has been quite some time since then. My 4 year old son still enjoys going to Wright Park but the play structure is badly outdated and rusty in many spots at this point. The park could use a facelift! on Linkedin Email Any updates on the timeline to begin construction? I enjoyed attending planning meeting but it has been quite some time since then. My 4 year old son still enjoys going to Wright Park but the play structure is badly outdated and rusty in many spots at this point. The park could use a facelift! link

    Any updates on the timeline to begin construction? I enjoyed attending planning meeting but it has been quite some time since then. My 4 year old son still enjoys going to Wright Park but the play structure is badly outdated and rusty in many spots at this point. The park could use a facelift!

    Matt Hodge asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your patience, we are anxious to get this project started! We are hoping construction can commence this fall. The permitting review took much longer than expected, and grant funds were awarded for the project, causing some delay with regards to Buy America requirements. We have finalized all of these changes and hope to have dates to share soon. To follow updates on the project, see the Project Timeline on the right hand side of the page.  

  • Share When is the construction going to start for Wright park? It says anticipated for late 2023… on Facebook Share When is the construction going to start for Wright park? It says anticipated for late 2023… on Twitter Share When is the construction going to start for Wright park? It says anticipated for late 2023… on Linkedin Email When is the construction going to start for Wright park? It says anticipated for late 2023… link

    When is the construction going to start for Wright park? It says anticipated for late 2023…

    RB asked 10 months ago

    Thank you, we have found the error and updated to 2024. We are hoping construction can commence later this summer or early fall. The permitting review took some time, and grant funds were awarded for the project, causing some delay. We are as anxious as the neighborhood to get started! To follow updates on the project, see the Project Timeline on the right hand side of the page. 

  • Share I live in Telluride West in a townhouse next to the path going down to Wright park. I see multiple people using this path to allow their dogs to relieve themselves, however they don't go all the way down to the park and instead use front lawn outside my door. Is it possible to consider a railing or re- align the path directing people away from the properties and add Pet Waste bag stations? I moved in thinking the park would be great for my pets, but I don't use this park due to the amount of large off leash dog use and pet waste everywhere. on Facebook Share I live in Telluride West in a townhouse next to the path going down to Wright park. I see multiple people using this path to allow their dogs to relieve themselves, however they don't go all the way down to the park and instead use front lawn outside my door. Is it possible to consider a railing or re- align the path directing people away from the properties and add Pet Waste bag stations? I moved in thinking the park would be great for my pets, but I don't use this park due to the amount of large off leash dog use and pet waste everywhere. on Twitter Share I live in Telluride West in a townhouse next to the path going down to Wright park. I see multiple people using this path to allow their dogs to relieve themselves, however they don't go all the way down to the park and instead use front lawn outside my door. Is it possible to consider a railing or re- align the path directing people away from the properties and add Pet Waste bag stations? I moved in thinking the park would be great for my pets, but I don't use this park due to the amount of large off leash dog use and pet waste everywhere. on Linkedin Email I live in Telluride West in a townhouse next to the path going down to Wright park. I see multiple people using this path to allow their dogs to relieve themselves, however they don't go all the way down to the park and instead use front lawn outside my door. Is it possible to consider a railing or re- align the path directing people away from the properties and add Pet Waste bag stations? I moved in thinking the park would be great for my pets, but I don't use this park due to the amount of large off leash dog use and pet waste everywhere. link

    I live in Telluride West in a townhouse next to the path going down to Wright park. I see multiple people using this path to allow their dogs to relieve themselves, however they don't go all the way down to the park and instead use front lawn outside my door. Is it possible to consider a railing or re- align the path directing people away from the properties and add Pet Waste bag stations? I moved in thinking the park would be great for my pets, but I don't use this park due to the amount of large off leash dog use and pet waste everywhere.

    Maverick_Juni asked about 1 year ago

    Hi there,

    This project will include a small neighborhood dog park to give those pups room to run in an enclosed space. Great suggestion!

  • Share How can you provide input if you can not attend the public meeting? Will the public meeting be recorded and be able to be watch after the event is complete? on Facebook Share How can you provide input if you can not attend the public meeting? Will the public meeting be recorded and be able to be watch after the event is complete? on Twitter Share How can you provide input if you can not attend the public meeting? Will the public meeting be recorded and be able to be watch after the event is complete? on Linkedin Email How can you provide input if you can not attend the public meeting? Will the public meeting be recorded and be able to be watch after the event is complete? link

    How can you provide input if you can not attend the public meeting? Will the public meeting be recorded and be able to be watch after the event is complete?

    grenner80 asked about 3 years ago

    Absolutely! We will record the virtual meeting and post it online on the project page for questions. We will also post a survey link so that you can participate and answer the same questions answered by those who attended the meeting. Check back Friday for this information. 

  • Share Is community garden zoned for that space on Facebook Share Is community garden zoned for that space on Twitter Share Is community garden zoned for that space on Linkedin Email Is community garden zoned for that space link

    Is community garden zoned for that space

    BarbM asked about 3 years ago

    Community gardens are allowed on park property in the City of Lakewood! The City utilizes Denver Urban Gardens to manage the community gardens in the city. 

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