The Official Newsletter of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado
eIssue January 2026 |
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Mayor's MessageMayor George Lantz provides an overview of the 2026 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Mayor's Holiday Lighting event, and previews 2026 priorities. Read the January Mayor's Message.
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Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve Well Construction Update The next phase of the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve Well project is to construct the well house and water distribution system to the ponds, as well as an irrigation system along the High Line Canal. Located near the well, the 15-by-17-foot well house will have 8-foot walls. The irrigation system will be installed along the High Line Canal to water the new trees from Belleview Avenue down to Orchard Road, east of Jackson Street. Construction is scheduled to start between mid-January and early February. The High Line Canal Trail is expected to remain open for most of the construction, with only a few brief closures as needed to ensure safe equipment passage. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of summer, weather permitting. View a map of the project location and learn more.
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E-Bike, E-Motorcycle and E-Scooter Laws and Safety Like many communities in the Front Range, Greenwood Village has seen more e-bikes, e-scooters, e-dirt bikes, and e-motorcycles showing up around the city. With recent advances in technology making these types of vehicles much faster and more accessible, more people are riding them on our streets, sidewalks, pedestrian paths and trails. Greenwood Village would like to remind residents and families that public safety remains our top priority. Before you buy or ride any kind of electric vehicle for yourself or your child, take time to understand your machine, its capabilities, where it is allowed and what Colorado law requires. Learn more about E-Bike, E-Motorcycle and E-Scooter Laws and Safety. In addition to installing new signage in parks and trails to clarify the prohibition of e-dirt bikes and e-motos, The Greenwood Village City Council will consider an ordinance regarding e-bikes at its February 2 regular meeting. Sign up to receive notice of City Council meeting agendas.
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Mayor's Holiday Lighting PhotosGreenwood Village City Hall was transformed into a magical winter wonderland for this year’s Mayor’s Holiday Lighting, with Mayor George Lantz and City Council holding their torches high to mark the final celebration of the City’s 75th anniversary year. Santa Claus even brought real reindeer from the North Pole to add extra fun to the family-friendly activities and live entertainment. Thank you to all the Villagers who joined us for all the festive fun! View the Mayor's Holiday Lighting photo gallery.
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Apply Now for Police Citizens AcademyThe Greenwood Village Police Department is excited to announce the start of its Citizens Police Academy on Thursday, February 19. This informative and engaging program will run every Thursday evening through May 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Greenwood Village City Hall. The Citizens Police Academy aims to educate community members about the vital role of law enforcement and its impact on the community. Each three-hour session will cover a wide range of topics, featuring presentations and demonstrations from specialized units. Participation is free and open to anyone over 18. Learn more and apply today. |
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Recreation ReimbursementDeadline for submitting 2025 receipts is January 15Greenwood Village offers a recreation reimbursement to residents of up to $550 per household annually. This program is applicable to primary residences only. The deadline for submitting 2025 receipts for reimbursement is January 15, 2026. How to submit- Online: Submit your form and receipts for 2025 by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2026.
- Drop off: Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, by 5 p.m. on January 15.
- Mail in: City of Greenwood Village, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village 80112. Mailed requests must be postmarked by January 15 (Note: putting the form in your mailbox does not guarantee it will be postmarked that day).
Learn more about Recreation Reimbursement. For questions, email Parks, Trails and Recreation or call 303-486-5773.
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Holiday Tree RecyclingGreenwood Village offers holiday tree recycling pickup to residents of single-family homes through January 16, 2026. Residents may place their trees curbside on their regularly scheduled trash day and crews will collect them the following day. Please make sure the trees are separate from your household trash and all decorations have been removed. For more information about the Holiday Tree Recycling program, email Parks, Trails, and Recreation or call 303-486-5773. After January 16, holiday trees can be disposed of by coordinating a Large Item Pick Up with Public Works. Large Item Pick Up is a free service for residents, but you must call ahead to schedule a date and time. Learn more about Large Item Pick Up.
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ArapAlertSign Up Today for Emergency AlertsArapAlert, the emergency notification system used by Greenwood Village Police and Arapahoe County partner agencies, allows residents to receive timely alerts about wildfires, evacuations, hazmat incidents, shelter-in-place orders, and other emergencies via phone call, text message, email, and mobile app push notifications. GVPD encourages all who live or work in Arapahoe County to sign up for these alerts. Important notice: If you subscribed prior to October 2025, you must opt in to the new system to continue to receive alerts. Learn more and sign up today.
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Updates from City Partners
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Cherry Creek School DistrictCherry Creek High School Rebuild Phase I UpdateThanks to strong community support of the November 2024 mill and bond measure, Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) is moving forward with the first phase of a major rebuild Cherry Creek High School (CCHS) to modernize aging facilities and better serve students for decades to come. This past fall, CCSD held several community meetings, including a large public meeting on November 24, where project details were shared, including the Phase I and Phase II plan, construction schedule, and new renderings. Demolition of district office buildings will begin in spring 2026, with the new West Buildings expected to open by summer 2028. View information and renderings specific to the CCHS project. View a dashboard highlighting the progress of bond projects across the district. Questions about the CCHS project or any CCSD bond project? Call 720-554-4990. |
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Upcoming Events & Meetings
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East Belleview Trail Public Input MeetingWednesday, January 28, 6 to 7 p.m. at Maintenance FacilityThe Parks, Trails, and Recreation (PTR) Department invites the public to review the revised landscape improvements for the East Belleview corridor. Join us for a public meeting on Wednesday, January 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, where we encourage community feedback on all aspects of the revised landscape corridor, including ideas and input for plantings. During the first public meeting held last July, many residents expressed support for removing the existing gravel trail on the north side of East Belleview Avenue, between South Dayton Street and the Cherry Creek State Park, citing safety concerns and that the trail led to an unsupported access point into the park. After coordinating with Cherry Creek State Park to confirm that this is not an approved access point, Greenwood Village has agreed to remove the trail and add ornamental landscape features to improve the corridor’s aesthetics instead. Residents will be directed to use the existing sidewalk on the south side of Belleview Avenue that connects to the official Cherry Creek State Park trail with a crosswalk at South Geneva Street. For more information or questions, email Jonathan Vittal, PTR Project Manager.
View all upcoming events |
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Arts and Recreation Programs
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Curtis Center Closed in January for RenovationsThr Curtis Center for the Arts will be closed in January for maintenance and renovations and will reopen on Monday, February 2, with a brand-new exhibit, “Youth Art Month.” We appreciate your patience during this closure as the Center will receive upgrades to enhance the visitor experience. The project includes refinishing the floors, repainting walls, upgrading the facility’s storage, and remodeling the basement kitchen. We look forward to welcoming you to the new and improved Curtis Center in 2026! Register for art programs.
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Winter Film ScreeningsThe members of the Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council and the staff at the Curtis Center are pleased to present a Winter Film Series, which will be held on the first Wednesdays in February, March and April 2026. All films will be screened at the Landmark Theater, 5415 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village. Tickets are $12 each. Come enjoy a wonderful selection of fun, family-friendly films and brighten up those brisk winter weeks ahead! "The Ballad of Wallis Island" Wednesday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. | Get tickets. "Ne Zha II" Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. | Get tickets. "The American Southwest" Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. | Get tickets.
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Register Today for Upcoming Recreation ProgramsA new year means new fun recreation opportunities! From Derby Cars and Spring Break Sports to Soccer and Coordination Development, check out new Pee Wee and Youth program offerings. Register for recreation programs
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