April 2024

City Crews Repair Nearly 3,000 Potholes During Pothole Palooza

Our community reported 456 potholes on City-owned and maintained streets, and our streets team repaired nearly 3,000 potholes during the four-day event. Thank you to every community member who reported a pothole during Pothole Palooza! We hope you enjoy a safer and smoother drive this spring. While Pothole Palooza is only a week, we repair potholes year round. Please continue to report potholes through Access Westminster.

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FEATURED STORIES

Westminster Sustainability Center Opens April 22

Beginning Monday, April 22, residents can bring recyclables, including hard-to-recycle items to the facility located at 6020 West 91st Avenue. A grand opening celebration for the community will be held Friday, April 26.

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The Park Madness Winners Are...

There were nearly 2,300 total votes submitted in our Park Madness bracket competition! Standley Lake Regional Park is the champion, and nearly two dozen community members won raffle prizes.

A Place to Play: New Parks and Playgrounds in the Works

Westminster has always been a place that values creating opportunities for our vibrant community to play in outdoor spaces. After listening to your input, residents have plenty to be excited about when it comes to new and improved parks coming soon.

Ten Timely Tips for Gardening in Westminster

Gardening season is here! While planting and pruning can be overwhelming, the City's horticulture team is here to help. As our staff sow seeds of plants that will beautify the city this spring, they shared ten helpful tips for home gardeners in Westminster to consider in April and May.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Westminster Arts Week

Apr. 20-27
Various times and locations
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Spring Pottery Sale

May 4
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | City Park Recreation Center
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MORE EVENTS

Business Essentials 101: Startup Success Key Components
May 1 | Noon-1 p.m. | Virtual Training | Register Now | Hosted by SBDC

Tree Limb Recycling
May 11 | 8 a.m.-Noon | 10001 Alkire Street | Learn More

Opening Your Business in Westminster & City Resources 101
May 16 | 7-8:30 a.m. | City Hall | Learn More

Armed Forces Day Ceremony
May 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Armed Forces Tribute Garden | Learn More

BROWSE ALL EVENTS

CONE ZONE

Roadway Improvement Updates

Looking for information on street construction projects in your neighborhood? Visit the Cone Zone webpage for information on projects throughout the city.

Big Dry Creek Trail Detour

A temporary detour will be in place along Big Dry Creek Trail in City Park from mid-May through June 2024 as the Streambank Restoration Project begins. Crews will be installing new stormwater infrastructure and drainage ponds. Please use caution and follow detour signs placed throughout the work zone. Thank you for your patience as we complete improvements to the City Park Pond and Big Dry Creek. Learn more.

NEIGHBORLY ADVICE

Safely Coexisting with Coyotes

Please be aware that springtime and warmer weather mean more wildlife activity in our open spaces and trails. During this time of year, coyotes are more active in Westminster as they protect and care for young pups. Learn more.

Keep Your Yard Green and Our Waterways Clean

Over-application of fertilizers and pesticides can result in stormwater runoff which carries toxic levels of chemicals or excessive nutrients into our waterways. Fortunately, there are some easy steps residents can take to reduce this risk. Learn more.

Purchase an E-Bike Using Colorado's New E-Bike Tax Credit

Westminster residents can receive a $450 discount when purchasing an e-bike from a retailer participating in the e-bike tax credit initiative. Learn more.

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