Evening Swim
Photo by Liz Erickson
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Tuesday, Jul. 14th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 9-11AM - DeLong Park Habitat Helpers
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time - Registration Required
- 10:30AM - Front Porch Friends Meeting @ The Community Center
- 4:30-5:30PM - Teen Advisory Board - Golden Library
- 5PM - City Council Study Session and Business Meeting @ City Hall
- 5-7PM - VIBE@Five
- 5:30-7:30PM - Exploring the Elements of Art
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night @ Bivy Beer Bar
- 6:30-8:30PM - Team Trivia Tuesday @ Buffalo Rose
- 6:30-8PM - Waterwise Yard Seminar (Virtual)
- 6:30-8:30PM - Bar Bingo Night @ VFW
- 7PM - Pub Trivia @ Atomic Cowboy
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10:30AM Front Porch Friends Meeting @ The Community Center
Front Porch Friends Meetings are occurring once a month. Join us at the Golden Community Center for friendly conversation and to support in planning and implementing future Front Porch activities. More information
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
5-7PM VIBE@Five
Join us for our Very Important Business Event -- the V.I.B.E.@Five! Our monthly Chamber after-hours is a casual gathering to network with fellow members and guests are always welcome.
Thank you to this month's host, The Golden Hotel - we'll be outside on their beautiful patio and deck! Join us at 4:45 for a celebratory ribbon cutting for their new space. More information
Location:
Golden Hotel
800 11th Street (Map)
5PM City Council Study Session and Business Meeting @ City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 5PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to PublicComment@cityofgolden.net BEFORE 3PM
- Provide in-person comment (limited to 3 minutes) during the business meeting, at 6:30.
5PM Study Session
- The City's "Management Analyst" will review the recent state legislative session and detail the effects that new laws will have on Golden. Learn more.
5:30PM Golden Noxious Weed Advisory Board
- The Parks & Rec Director will recommend a Noxious Weed Management plan. Learn more.
6:30PM Business Meeting
Public Comment
The meeting begins with public comment. If you want to address Council, you will have three minutes to speak. Any public comments received by email before 3PM will be posted in the meeting packet after 3 (so check back then!).
Proclamation
- National Arts & Health Day – July 25, 2026
Resolution re: Affordable Housing
Approve a Tax Increment Financing Agreement that will enable development of affordable housing on the Church of the Nazarene site (map). Learn more.
Resolution and Public Hearing to Create a New Urban Renewal Area
Approve a new urban renewal area for the Church of the Nazarene/affordable housing site. This new development will offer 47 townhomes for sale to households earning 80% or before of the Area Median Income. They are expected to attract 93 new permanent residents and 12 new students. Learn more.
Resolution to Approve a Service Plan for The Junction Metropolitan District
This document details how the City will work with the new Metropolitan District on the north end of town with regard to water, sewer, roads, fire protection, etc. Staff anticipates that this property will also become an Urban Renewal Area. Learn more.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
School Supplies Drive
Each Back-to-School Season, families can spend up to $200 on school supplies alone for each child. Already stretched families must choose between food and backpacks, pencils and rent, medical bills and calculators. You can help make a difference to provide necessary school supplies to students who need it most! Every child deserves to begin the school year with the supplies and confidence they need to succeed. Our School Supply Drive is underway, and you can make a difference for local students and families by helping us stock essential school items. There are several easy ways to give:
- Shop our Target, Walmart, or Amazon wish lists and have supplies shipped directly to us, or shop in person at one of these locations and drop off at the pantry.
- Make a monetary donation to our School Supply Fund, and we'll purchase the most-needed items.
- Pick up a few extra school supplies during your next shopping trip to any store and drop them off at our pantry.
- Use this PDF to know what to look for or print it to bring it shopping with you 😊!
👉You'll find our wish lists and donation links all in one place: Golden Pantry & Thrift Official: Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeThank you for helping local students head back to school with confidence. Together, we can ensure every child starts the year ready to learn! 📚💙
Location:
Golden Pantry & Thrift
1401 Ford Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 07/14/26
Golden History: Parkland Commensurate with the Population
Map showing when Golden’s land annexations through the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s
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Golden experienced tremendous growth after World War II. Our population grew from 3,175 in 1940 to 12,237 in 1980. We also annexed a lot of land, to form new neighborhoods. The two parks along Clear Creek–Parfet and Lions–were no longer adequate for Golden’s large, wide-spread population.
According to an August 7, 1980 Transcript article, the accepted standard at the time was five acres of park land for every 1,000 people. By that standard, Golden should have had at least 60 acres of park land at that time, but in fact, we only had 15 acres. In response, Golden began an energetic effort to build parks.
43 Years Ago
The July 14, 1983 Golden Transcript reported that the following Saturday the City would be dedicating FOUR new parks: Golden Heights, Heritage Dells, Beverly Heights, and the new “Clear Creek riverwalk.”
Park construction has continued as the town's population has increased. By the standard cited in the 1980 article, our population of about 20,000 would need about 100 acres of parkland.
According to the 2026 Comprehensive Plan, Golden now has "...21 parks totaling 169 acres [and] 16 open space properties totaling 391 acres...."
(We're such over-achievers!)
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 69, with temperatures rising to around 71 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 66°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 92°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 66°F
Thursday: Sunny, 92°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 67°F
Friday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 68°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 69°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 68°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, and Colorado Railroad Museum
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, Unite Fitness, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, in memory of Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, and Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/yr)
Brad Miller & Julie Bartos, Holly Thomas, Jim and LouAnne Dale, Ann Pattison, Thomas Hoffman, Carol Abel, Brian Quarnstrom, Sandra Curran, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith, Carlos & Nancy Bernal, Robert Storrs, Michele Sannes, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, E Tom Hughes, Crystal M Culbert, Patrick A. Madison, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Deb Goeldner, Christopher Ball, 6th Chair Home Services, Dot & Eric Brownson, Rosemary Coffman, Emeline Paulson, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Frani R Bickart, Jennings and Litz, Bill Sedgeley, Nancy Hughes, Justin L Wade, Kathi Eggers, Traci Case, Donna Owen, Leslie D Lutz, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, Jim Garner, John and Carol McEncroe, the Golden Welcome Center, the Golden Transcript, Koshare Eagle, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh. Nannette Johnson, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, and Cindy & Matt Finley
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, GoldenBrokers, and Elizabeth Coil
