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Town of Wellington Website: https://www.wellingtoncolorado.gov/
Wellington CO Main Street Program
Posted: September 4th, 2025
September 20th!
National Clean-Up day!
Town of Wellington, Colorado
and Wellington CO Main Street Program
NATIONAL CLEAN-UP DAY
Sponsored by Dumpster Diverz, Wellington is participating in the 2025 National Clean-Up Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 20, on 6th street across from the Eyestone North campus as well Downtown.
The Town will provide the following services at the 6th street location on a first come, first served basis:
•Trash dumpsters
•Metal and cardboard recycling dumpsters
•Yard waste disposal
There is a limit of 3 cubic yards (or 1 level standard pickup bed) per resident, and proof of residency is required to participate in this FREE event.
Additionally, the Wellington CO Main Street Program is leading an effort to clean several public areas around Town that morning. The group is looking for volunteers to serve in the following capacities:
•Join a group focused on cleaning the downtown area.
•Join a group focused on cleaning along the frontage road.
•Host your own clean-up: Local businesses, schools, and neighborhoods are encouraged to take part. Register your clean-up in advance, and we’ll provide a custom sign and marketing help!
•Help manage the free dumpster site.
For more information on opportunities to volunteer, go to https://www.trackitforward.com/site/644163/event/1108541 or use the QR code in the image with this post.
Veterans Garden at Wellington Community Park
Posted on: June 18, 2025
Fundraising efforts continue for Veterans Garden project
The Town of Wellington, American Legion Wellington post 176, the Town’s Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces, and Trails Advisory Board (PROST), and Friends of Wellington are stepping up efforts to raise money for the Veterans Garden project.
Veterans Garden is a tribute to local residents who served in the armed forces that’s planned for the east side of Wellington Community Park. The garden will include a display of flags from each branch of the military set behind a serene walkway with benches and scenic landscaping.
“The Veterans Garden project presents a unique opportunity to use Wellington’s rich history as way to help move forward and stay aligned with the goals we have in our Strategic Plan”, Wellington Parks and Recreation Manager Billy Cooksey said. “Our aim with the project is to create a space that unites the community while honoring the valor and sacrifices made by our veterans.”
In addition to the flags and walkway, the Garden will also feature a plaque or plaques containing the names of past residents that served in any branch of the military along with a flag retirement and ceremonial fire pit.
While the project Is still in the fundraising stage and has yet to break ground, there is a proposed site for the Garden at Wellington Community Park, which is located at 8760 Buffalo Creek Parkway. The site is positioned near the dog park, on the east side of the trail, with ADA accessible parking located in the park lot to the south and to the west along Buffalo Creek Parkway.
Anyone who would like to sponsor the project or contribute through volunteering or donating goods can email the Parks and Recreation Department at recreation@wellingtoncolorado.gov, call (970) 568-7410 during normal business hours, or go to https://wellingtoncolorado.gov/611/Veterans-Garden-at-Wellington-Community- to learn how to help or make a donation.