Be informed with NOCO Alert

In the event of an active large-scale emergency or disaster — like the grass fire late last month just 8 miles north of Wellington that resulted in evacuations — the NOCO Alert system is the most effective way law enforcement officers and first responders have of reaching a community or a specific part of a community to keep them informed.

NOCO Alert, which is Larimer's county-wide emergency alert system, allows users to customize what alerts they receive and how they receive them.

Wellington residents can sign up to receive all alerts sent in Larimer County by texting NOCOALERT to 888777. Residents can also click the button below to go to NOCO Alert's website, where they will have options to customize the area or areas within the county about which they wish to be alerted.

Anyone with questions can click the button below or call or text (970) 962-2173.

The Arc sets meetings at WPL

Members of The Arc of Larimer County will have regular hours at the Wellington Public Library on the last Wednesday of each month to assist and support Wellington residents with special needs and accessibility issues. For more information, click the button below or call (970) 204-6991

Main Street Market to open

The annual Main Street Market, organized each summer by the Main Street Wellington program, is set to open July 11.

Located in Centennial Park, the Market takes place from 4:30-7:30 p.m. each Thursday from July 11 through September 19. It features fresh fruit and vegetables each week, plus a wide variety of local handmade artisan items and cottage industry products.

For more about Wellington's Main Street Market, click the button below.

Irrigation audits

Enjoy the summer heat without worrying about your sprinkler system! Residential, Commercial, and HOAs potable water users are eligible for a FREE irrigation evaluation from professional irrigation technicians.

The Slow the Flow program through Resource Central aims to help Colorado residents reduce water use by optimizing their sprinkler system’s efficiency. Gain knowledge about your system, get a customized watering schedule and reduce water waste with the FREE irrigation consultation.

Click the button below to review the program and sign up. Evaluations are on a first come, first served basis.

Late Summer Garden In A Box

Did you know there are two prime planting seasons for native Colorado species?

There are still a few discounts for Garden in a Box available to Wellington utility customers for the fall planting season! Professionally designed for Colorado yards, these kits are super easy to install and can help you save around 7,300 gallons of water over the garden’s lifetime compared to a traditional grass lawn — not to mention helping you save on your water bill!

Click the button below to order your waterwise Garden In A Box today and claim your Wellington customer discount!

Library News

DMNS classes offered at WPL

The DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE is back in Wellington! The classes will be taught by a DMNS instructor with library staff support and hosted in the Leeper Center.

Get your body systems up and running while racing against the clock to complete challenges about your own body. The entire group will work together to bring their avatar to life. For ages 10-14. Registration is required. July 9, sessions at 1, 2 and 3 p.m.

Join us as we explore the world like the animals do! Participants will smell out their food like a squirrel, hunt in the dark like a raccoon, and use infrared detection to see prey like a snake, discovering animals’ adaptation and senses firsthand. For ages 4-7. Registration is required. July 30, sessions at 1, 2 and 3 p.m.

Planning for the 4th of July

The big day is almost upon us! Here are a few things to know before you go to Wellington's 2024 4th of July community celebration:

📍 An interactive event map is available for you by clicking the appropriate button below.

🎒 Remember to plan for the heat. The high temperature in Wellington on July 4 is expected to be in the 80s and sunny. Pack water, sunscreen, and dress accordingly. The splash pad at Wellington Community Park will be on during the festival, but there is limited shade.

🐶 Leave your pets at home. When the temperature gets into the 80s, dogs can overheat in just minutes without access to shade, water and a cooler environment — none of which will be provided for them during our July 4th Celebration. Combine the heat with a high volume of people, activity and noise, and you’re left with conditions that are not pet-friendly.

🤝 most importantly, bring your patience. The Fourth of July is a huge day in Wellington. Arrive early, carpool if possible, and make friends with your neighbors when waiting in lines. What makes Wellington's Fourth of July special is not just the great activities — it's the people!

🚍 Two shuttles will run between Centennial Park and Wellington Community Park from 10: 30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You will find shuttle stops in front of the Municipal Services Building (8225 Third St.) and at the intersection of E County Road 64 and Buffalo Creek Parkway. Special thanks to Wellington CO Main Street Program!

🎶 Live music at the festival will be performed by Liz Barnez from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by 2MX2 from 1:30-3 p.m. The Car Show Awards will be announced between the two acts at 1 p.m. The live music is sponsored by the Bohemian Foundation.

🎆 The viewing location for fireworks has changed again this year. With construction no longer happening at the Eyestone Elementary South campus, the fields at both Eyestone campuses are designated viewing areas this year. Please obey all posted signage in the area.  

📻 Don't forget to tune into 97.1 FM starting at 9:39 p.m. for synchronized music! 

⛈️ Looking at the forecast, weather-related updates, if needed, will be announced on Town of Wellington social media and WellingtonColorado.gov☀️.

Veterans Memorial Plaza

The Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (P.R.O.S.T) Advisory Board is excited to announce a fundraising initiative for the construction of a Veterans Memorial Plaza at Wellington Community Park. Our goal is to create a space that unites the community while honoring the valor and sacrifices made by our veterans, both in times of war and peace.

We need the support of our community to bring this vision to life. Join us in this legacy project to honor and support our veterans. Together, we can create a lasting tribute to those who have served our nation.

For more on the project, click the button below.

Big thanks to music sponsor

The local live music at this year's 4th of July Festival in Wellington Community Park came compliments of a $1,500 grant from the Bohemian Foundation. Learn more about the Bohemian Foundation’s Music Event Fund by clicking the button below.

News & upcoming dates

• Fall Sports Registration Opens July 8:

• Youth Flag Football,
• Youth Soccer,
• Adult Kickball
• Adult Softball

• Girl’s Youth Softball registration is currently open

• Closes Aug. 5

• July 12th – Try it Out Softball Event (Free Event)

• Library Park

• July 24th – Kickball Family Fun Night (Free Event)

• Library Park

• July 27th – Park N’ Play (Free Event)

• Library Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more details, use the button below!

Storytime sessions

Baby and Toddler Playgroup

7/2, 7/16, 10:15 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

7/9, 7/23, 10:15 a.m.

Upcoming classes

Join us July 13 for music and energy with Dance Afrik - African Drum and Dance performance at 11 a.m. at Library Park

11 a.m. July 27 followed by a hands-on workshop.