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Northglenn seeks Adams County grant to build lit ADA mini soccer pitch at Larson Glen
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Summary
City parks staff asked Adams County Open Space for grant support to transform an underused part of Larson Glen into a lit, ADA-accessible modular mini pitch with built-on goals, a perimeter containment wall, benches and efficient lighting for youth and families.
Jesse Mescherick, Parks and Recreation Project Manager for the City of Northglenn, asked Adams County Open Space to fund a mini pitch at Larson Glen that would add lit, ADA-accessible play space for soccer and Montessori-style play. "This project will transform an underutilized portion of the park into a lit ADA accessible modular mini pitch designed for soccer and Montessori play," Mescherick said.
Mescherick said Larson Glen currently has a basketball court, a small shelter and open green space but lacks diversified recreation options for youth and families. He outlined planned features including built-on goals, a perimeter containment wall, benches and energy-efficient lighting to extend safe play into evening hours.
City staff framed the mini pitch as supporting both organized programming and informal pickup games, and as a way to strengthen neighborhood connections and encourage physical activity across ages. Mescherick said the city would deliver the project "efficiently and responsibly" and that partnership with Adams County Open Space would help activate the park and invest in community health and vitality.
The presentation did not include a cost estimate, construction timeline or a formal vote; staff requested consideration of grant support and left details such as budget and schedule "not specified." The city named the Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation as a partner for broader parks programming in other agenda remarks.
