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Overflow Parking at Simms

As we work together to safeguard our beloved Off-leash Dog Park, please do not park in the Countryside Neighborhood (across from Simms Parking Lot).
Overflow parking has been a problem and non-compliance could affect the future of the park. It would be best to wait in the lot for a space to open up. Or park at Standley Lake and walk over to the park. Thank you.

 

 

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Look What's New at the Park!

You may have noticed that we have new decorative Poop Disposals. Thank you to Open Space and to the many talented artists who contributed to this beautification project. Here are just a few examples.

 

 

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Paws-Giving Pet Food Drive

Thank you to the Westminster Hills Dog Park Community for your donations, and to the Volunteers and the Standley Lake Rangers for your help. And thanks, too, to Mountain States Toyota for a Truckload of Pet Food, and to PetCo, PetSmart, G's Taco's and Front Range Gardens for your support.

To date, we've collected 4,845 pounds of pet food, and that's not counting all of the blankets, towels, beds, toys, treats, collars and leashes! Your big hearts and generosity brought huge smiles to all involved in the giving and receiving! See more photos.

 

 

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PUP Party at the Park

Thank You to all of the 100+ Volunteers, PRL and Park Rangers, for your help with the Clean-Up at the Park on Saturday,  October 18th. And thanks, too, to our Sponsors: Chuck & Don's, Kong, Lowes, and Petco. We value your support.

Despite the high winds, it was a huge success! The amount of poo/trash collected was considerably less than last year thanks to everyone cleaning up year-round.

To add a little FUN to the job at hand, the Guardians gave out Pup-Cups and Frisbees to many happy K9 companions. Let's continue to work together to keep the park clean!

 

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WHOS Dog Park Recognized as
One of the Best in Colorado!

UCHealth rated Westminster Hills  Open Space Off-Leash Dog Park one of the best off-leash dog parks in Colorado! With roughly 470 acres of prairie and beautiful, panoramic views of the mountains to the west, the park offers virtually unlimited opportunities for owners and pets to unwind and enjoy the outdoors together. Come see for yourself.

Please follow the Park’s Rules and Regulations.

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Inaugural PUP Party Successful

Thank you for supporting our first PUP Party Clean-Up Day. Nearly 300 people volunteered to help. Over 20 large bags of waste were collected!

Community businesses supported the event with donations: Bailey's Pet Spa,
Card My Yard, Christian Brothers Automotive, Chuck and Don's, Kong, Lowes, and Poo Free Parks.

As we say, all For The Love of Dogs. It was a good day, and many people said,
"I love this Park."

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The Environment at Westminster Hills

The Guardians are just as passionate about sustainability and responsible land management as we are about our four-legged friends! We feel strongly that we have a duty to preserve this treasured resource for generations to come.

To learn more about the history, boundaries and vegetation...
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It's Official: We've Adopted the Park

Do you know the “Adopt-A-Street” program? Well, the Guardians have adopted the Westminster Hills Open Space Dog Off-Leash and Nature Area! This was done in partnership with the Westminster Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department.

Adopting the dog park allows us to organize our own events both large and small. If you and your friends want to organize your own small clean-up event, please let us know! We can coordinate with the City to ensure that the necessary supplies (scoopers, trash bags, etc.) are available.

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Misrepresentation in Environmental Report

On June 24, 2024 through Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests, the Guardians have found hard evidence the “independent third-party” environmental report was altered by Westminster Parks, Recreation, and Libraries (PRL) staff  to advance their dog-park shrinking agenda.

Read the full story:..

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In the Media 

“A recent survey by Rover and Zillow showed that Denver tops the list for dog-friendly cities because dog owners put their dog’s well-being at or near the top of their criteria for deciding where to relocate.”