City of Wheat Ridge

What makes Wheat Ridge a great community and a great place to work? Check out this video on our YouTube channel that shares about all the great things Wheat Ridge has to offer: https://lnkd.in/gXUMzAY2 #wheatridge #citygovernment #cityofwheatridge #localgovernment #governmentjobs

Last week, our Parks & Recreation team had the opportunity to attend the Colorado Parks & Recreation Association (CPRA) Annual Conference for a focused week of team building, professional development, and knowledge sharing. From earning continuing education credits to networking with industry leaders, we’re returning with fresh insights and new ideas to enhance the services we provide to the community!

Embracing the crisp fall air on another rejuvenating wellness walk hosted by our Wellness Committee! ?? This is a fun opportunity for our team across all departments to connect while exploring our beautiful parks and open spaces.?

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Employee Wellness Fair! It was great to see so much team spirit as we celebrated our favorite sports teams and explored the incredible benefits available to all employees.

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Robots probably won't take our jobs, but they sure make them more efficient! We're excited to share how the Turf Tank Two autonomous robotic field painter is transforming the way we maintain our athletic fields! Here’s why we’re loving it: Time-Saver: It drastically reduces setup time for soccer seasons, cutting down weeks of manual labor twice a year and allowing team members more time to complete other tasks. Cost Efficiency: We’re now using just a fraction of the paint we used to—down from 100+ gallons a week to just about 20 gallons! Precision & Quality: The Turf Tank uses GPS positioning to paint high-precision sports lines with exceptional accuracy. Plus, it runs on rechargeable batteries, making it an eco-friendly choice!

#HispanicHeritageMonth is September 15 - October 15! Thank you to Lorena Vasquez, Adrian Hernandez, and James Gallardo from our Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation team for accepting the Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation made by Mayor Starker at a recent city council meeting. The City of Wheat Ridge encourages the community and the residents of Wheat Ridge to celebrate traditions, ancestry, and the inspiring accomplishments made by Hispanic Americans. Watch the proclamation at: https://lnkd.in/gc-v8aPV

On #NationalPoliceWomanDay, we want to recognize all the strong women at WRPD who serve our community with compassion and character. The women in this department do it all, from operating drones and working on West Metro SWAT, to investigating violent crime and standing up for victims. If you would like to learn more about the wonderful women at WRPD, check out our series on our YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gpA8vgQb

The City of Wheat Ridge was presented with $2M Community Project Fund (CPF) grant from the Department of Housing & Urban Development, that was made possible through the advocacy of Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen and Senator John Hickenlooper. The announcement event, held last Thursday, saw a gathering of community stakeholders and featured remarks from Mayor Bud Starker, Housing Program Administrator Terrance Ware, Foothills Regional Housing CEO Lori Rosendahl, and Congresswoman Pettersen. The event highlighted the city’s commitment to preserving affordable rental housing, which is becoming increasingly endangered due to rising regional housing costs. Read the full news release at: https://lnkd.in/gc7uY3jQ For more information about the City of Wheat Ridge’s Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan, please visit https://lnkd.in/gF2gJM5f.

The City of Wheat Ridge had wonderful time engaging with the community?and walking in the parade at the 55th annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival this year! In the parade, the city highlighted the resident engagement initiative "Let's Talk" that encourages community members to share their ideas with the City of Wheat Ridge. Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation showcased the “Parks & Recreation Pathway” float in the parade, highlighting planning for the future of parks and recreation in Wheat Ridge. We extend a special thanks to the Wheat Ridge Police Department for making sure the community had a fun and safe time, and thank you to the Wheat Ridge Public Works team for helping set up the parade and much more! Learn more about the Let’s Talk program at: https://lnkd.in/gfBtDrqq #wheatridge #wheatridgecolorado #residentengagement #communityengagement #cityplanning #parksandrecreation #citygovernment ?