The City of Greeley opened the new Brentwood Park playground April 27, bringing a long-awaited upgrade to the neighborhood park. Students, neighbors and city staff gathered to mark the milestone.
The new playground replaces outdated and inaccessible play equipment. It provides an updated space for a range of ages and activities. The playground also serves as the main outdoor play space for Brentwood Middle School students, making it a shared space for both the school and the neighborhood.
Community and student input shaped the design
The final design was based on feedback from both the community and Brentwood Middle School students. The city launched an online survey in September to gather community feedback. Residents said shade, easy access and play options for different ages were important.
Brentwood students also took part in an in-person voting activity. They reviewed four playground concepts and used stickers to choose their favorite. The concepts were given nicknames to help students imagine the play experience. Each option included the same play tower but different features, like climbers, swings and obstacle courses.
After hundreds of votes, the “Epic” design was the clear favorite. It includes a large play tower, a pyramid net climber, an obstacle course, swings, a spinner and an accessible seesaw. These features support active and group play.
“It’s designed for all ages and is something the neighborhood can be proud of,” says Aaron Wagner, Greeley parks planner.
Ongoing investment in parks
The Brentwood Park playground replacement was funded through the Quality-of-Life tax. The city also saved nearly $100,000 on playground equipment through GameTime’s 2025 Grant Program, which allowed for additional play features. Learn more about park projects across Greeley by visiting speakupgreeley.com.
