Gold Strike Park

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link

Consultation has concluded.



About the Gold Strike Park project

The City of Arvada has launched a park design effort to fulfill Gold Strike Park’s full potential as the next great park for Arvada. Please visit the project webpage on the City’s website for more information, including a project overview and the historical significance of Gold Strike Park. 

The project team is conducting several community engagement opportunities throughout 2023 to further inform the development of a design for the park. The 2023 community engagement efforts will conclude with a final schematic design that will be shared with the public later this year. After that, the final design will be used to develop the first phase of construction documents in anticipation of construction the following year. 

What we heard from the community from Gold Strike Park Survey #1

In the spring and summer of 2023, we surveyed the community to find out how they currently use Gold Strike Park and how they would like to experience the park in the future. The feedback received from the first survey was incorporated into the two design concepts that the community can now provide feedback on in Survey #2. 

Read the full Gold Strike Park Survey #1 summary report to learn about the feedback the team received and what elements were incorporated into the design concepts.

In the summer of 2023, community members were invited to take Gold Strike Park Survey #2 and tell us which design concept they would prefer. This survey closed on September 11, 2023. 

The Parks and Urban Design team asked community members to check out two park design concepts, Concept A: Wandering Creek and Concept B: Adventure Destination, and let the team know which design concept they would prefer, why they preferred that design, and what specific site amenities would motivate them to visit the park weekly. The team is currently reviewing the survey results. This community feedback will inform the final park designs, which will be shared with the community in late 2023.




About the Gold Strike Park project

The City of Arvada has launched a park design effort to fulfill Gold Strike Park’s full potential as the next great park for Arvada. Please visit the project webpage on the City’s website for more information, including a project overview and the historical significance of Gold Strike Park. 

The project team is conducting several community engagement opportunities throughout 2023 to further inform the development of a design for the park. The 2023 community engagement efforts will conclude with a final schematic design that will be shared with the public later this year. After that, the final design will be used to develop the first phase of construction documents in anticipation of construction the following year. 

What we heard from the community from Gold Strike Park Survey #1

In the spring and summer of 2023, we surveyed the community to find out how they currently use Gold Strike Park and how they would like to experience the park in the future. The feedback received from the first survey was incorporated into the two design concepts that the community can now provide feedback on in Survey #2. 

Read the full Gold Strike Park Survey #1 summary report to learn about the feedback the team received and what elements were incorporated into the design concepts.

In the summer of 2023, community members were invited to take Gold Strike Park Survey #2 and tell us which design concept they would prefer. This survey closed on September 11, 2023. 

The Parks and Urban Design team asked community members to check out two park design concepts, Concept A: Wandering Creek and Concept B: Adventure Destination, and let the team know which design concept they would prefer, why they preferred that design, and what specific site amenities would motivate them to visit the park weekly. The team is currently reviewing the survey results. This community feedback will inform the final park designs, which will be shared with the community in late 2023.


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Gold Strike Park Survey #2


    The survey closed on Monday, September 11, 2023.

    We encourage you to view this video presentation before filling out the survey.

    The video presentation includes a detailed description of the two design concepts:


    Common elements that are incorporated in both design concepts include: Nature Play, Gold Strike Themed Play, Creek Overlooks, Existing Sculptures, Flexible Event Space, Regional Trail Improvements, Low-Flow Creek Crossing, Educational Signage, Educational Pavilion, Shaded Picnic Structure, Restroom, Seating Along Trails, Picnic Areas, Flexible Event Lawn, Pollinator Garden, Enhanced Native Habitat, Creek and Wetland Improvements, Landscape Buffers and Berming, Bird or Bat Boxes, Parking Lot with Bus Drop-Off, and Pedestrian Bridge

    Elements unique to Concept A include: Wetland Boardwalk and Overlook, Natural Splash Pad, and Pebbled Gold Panning Play

    Elements unique to Concept B include: Hammock Garden, Sandy Creek Play, and Bouldering Feature

    Consultation has concluded.
    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Gold Strike Park Survey 1- English

    In this survey, the City asked community members how they use Gold Strike Park and what types of design components they thought would be best for improving their experience of the park. The survey closed on Sunday, June 4, 2023. 

    Consultation has concluded.
    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    La Encuesta del Parque Gold Strike 1 - Español

    ¿Usa el Parque Gold Strike? ¿Qué tipos de componentes de diseño cree que serían mejores para mejorar su experiencia en el parque? ¡Tome nuestra encuesta para informarnos! La encuesta se cerró el domingo 4 de junio de 2023.

    Consultation has concluded.
    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link