Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb donates $5,000 after vandalism at Wellington Community Park

Parks staff told the committee on Aug. 13 that public reporting about vandalism at Wellington Community Park (WCP) prompted a high level of community response and led to a $5,000 donation from former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb. Staff said Webb visited the park with two long-time aides, toured WCP and other town sites, and offered funding and advice. "He donated $5,000 from his current business activities to the town of Wellington," the presenter said, adding Webb also shared ideas about funding and partnerships. Committee members described strong social-media engagement after the vandalism post and praised the community response. Staff said vandalism has been an intermittent but recurring problem; they are exploring camera placement to deter future incidents and to assist investigations. Staff characterized the Webb visit as an opportunity to learn about regional and philanthropic funding strategies, and said they will pursue partnerships and follow up on recommendations. No formal grant award was announced during the meeting; staff said they are still awaiting notice on a separate grant application and expect an award decision by the end of the month.