Randall Park is one of Wheat Ridge’s oldest and most historic parks. Constructed between 1952 and 1954, it is the second-oldest park in the City’s park system and has served generations of residents for more than 70 years. Located near 43rd Avenue and Fenton Street, the approximately 5-acre park sits along the Wheat Ridge and
Growth can be sneaky and surprising; from small starts can come sudden larger leaps that surprise even those who are paying attention. This spring season brought such a leap, with the unforeseen and very welcome turnaround and success of the Wheat Ridge Farmers Baseball program. Increasing in both players and wins from a twelve-player roster
For over four decades, the Wheat Ridge Piranhas Swim Club has been doing something bigger than swimming — building community, one lap at a time. If you’ve ever stood on the pool deck at a Wheat Ridge Piranhas practice, you know the sound. Coaches and swimmers chanting together — “Chomp! Chomp! Chomp!” — a rallying
I recently attended a Wheat Ridge Track and Field event, this year’s David S. D’ Evelyn Invitational at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood. After a half mile hike from the back of a completely full parking lot and paying the nominal entry fee I entered a full stadium of stretching, sprinting and spandex-clad student athletes. The
Winter sports have wrapped up at Wheat Ridge High School for the 2025 -26 season. It was a grind this year with teams and performers working well into the evening most days, either practicing or competing. There were many personal and team wins for all of the kids, however some of our student athletes garnered
I was recently able to pull away from my role as “sport parent transport service” to attend the boys basketball senior game. This year saw the Farmers take on the Jaguars of D’Evelyn High School in a very physical clash of skill and athleticism on Tom Dowd Court. Seniors were introduced to enthusiastic applause from
It is winter sports season in Wheat Ridge, and that means that just like 15,300 years ago in what is now known as France, it is Wrestling Season! That’s right, considered the oldest sport in the world (for humans anyway), Wrestling is alive and thriving at Wheat Ridge High School. I was lucky enough to
This month winter season sports in Wheat Ridge swing into action with Basketball, Swimming and Wrestling all underway. There is a lot to cover, however, let’s take a moment to recognize more accomplished athletes and talented competitors from this fall. Speech and Debate: Congratulations to sophomore Maura Plavnick for her 2nd place finish in Extemporaneous
With the end of Fall sports and activities upon us, I spoke with Jason Campbell, Athletic Director at Wheat Ridge High School, regarding results from all our Farmer athletes, musicians and the team that keeps the dream alive, Marching Band! The results are, as always, impressive. Boys’ Soccer Finished with a ranking of 21st in the
This month I attempted to go see as many Farmer teams as possible. That is a tall order for an historic school like Wheat Ridge with so many active sports. Here we go! Homecoming Football – The Farmers played the Coal Ridge Titans in a “Ridge vs Ridge” showdown on September 25th. While the Farmers
This month we visit the Wheat Ridge Girls Volleyball team; however, I am compelled to first take note of the terrible shooting at Evergreen High School on Wednesday, September 10th. As a member of the Jeffco community I share in the shock and dismay we are all feeling. As an adult and parent, I apologize
The weather is hot and so is the pace of activity in Wheat Ridge Athletics. As of this edition seasons have already started for Boys Golf, Girls Flag Football, Boys Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Softball and Football. I was able to attend a recent scrimmage game for the Boys Soccer L3 and Junior Varsity
Well, that went fast. Summer break is almost over, which means student athletes at Wheat Ridge will be signing up for the Fall season. Registration opened on July 25th and with so many options the Athletic Department has scheduled a Fall Sports Parent/Student Night event on Thursday August 14,2025 at 7:00 pm in the school
The seasons are over, titles bestowed, equipment returned. It is summertime in Wheat Ridge. While many student athletes are finding employment over the summer, going on family trips or just hanging out at historic Anderson Pool, most will be doing some sort of training, work out or skills development over this long break. I asked
It is a perfect Spring day at the concession stand affectionately known as “The Farmers Market” at Chuck Griffith Jr. Field, home of the Wheat Ridge High School Farmers baseball team. It is April 16th, and Wheat Ridge is at bat. It is the bottom of the second inning, and the Farmers have the lead,
Wheat Ridge home to world champion track athlete. Terry Ten Eyck doesn’t let the old man in. The 80-year-old is a world champion track athlete and is motivated by conversations with his high school friends. “There’s a lot of conversation about doctor’s appointments and what you’re going to have to get fixed next month,” Ten Eyck
Any reader that enjoys a crisp fall evening under the lights may know that Wheat Ridge High School Farmer Football has had some tumultuous seasons in recent years. However, as you may also be aware, the current coaching staff led by Brandon Wilkes has had significant successes in rebuilding the team to their former and
When Wheat Ridge resident Mark Bassignani went to the doctor for his back pain, he left the appointment with an unexpected prescription. “You don’t seem to hurt when you play pickleball,” Bassignani recalls the doctor saying. “So keep playing and come see me when you can’t play anymore.” He’s been playing seven days a week
The tassels have been tossed for the seniors at Wheat Ridge High School. A chapter is closed, but for two soccer phenoms wrapping up their careers for the Farmers, new adventures await both in the classroom and on the college field. Josiah Jakab and Diego Berumen have put pen to paper to play at the
Before Seth Rubin left North Carolina for Denver in 1999, he had zero experience in the food industry. He bounced around a few career paths before finding his calling in 2010, when he opened the popular Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen. Now, the company slings North Carolina-themed biscuits by the hundreds in its two locations
It’s been more than 20 years since Oscar Fonseca and James Vogel built their legacies on the mat for Jefferson Junior/Senior High School (JHS), but they haven’t stopped contributing to the program’s glory for many years. Both returned to their alma mater to coach in 2006, and have trailblazed the program into perennial success ever
Daunte Limon, junior at Wheat Ridge High School, is many things: a 3.61 GPA, a cross-country runner, a linebacker, a member of the National Honor Society, and quite possibly the best wrestler to ever walk through the school’s hallways, when all is said and done. Head Wrestling Coach David Osse said so, and combined with
This year, the Wheat Ridge High School Boys Soccer team adopted the Trace system to help improve their skills. Surrounding the field with live cameras and having each player wear a tracking (GPS) device on their person. Being able to watch on a live screen how each player follows set formations and help individuals record
The air has cleared and the skies are blue again – at least at press time – and Wheat Ridge is a prime location to enjoy September bicycle fun and the return of the Ridge at 38 Criterium. The second weekend of September is essentially an unofficial city celebration of that two-wheeled apparatus, the bicycle.
