Published on August 25, 2026
Get ready to meet some new, four-legged visitors at Second Creek! From Sept. 5-12, a herd of goats will be on-site helping Commerce City naturally manage vegetation in targeted areas. The goats will graze on overgrown grasses and weeds, providing an environmentally friendly approach to open space maintenance and wildfire mitigation. Their grazing can help reduce excess vegetation while minimizing the need for mechanical mowing or herbicides in select areas.
Meet the goats! Residents and families can visit and pet the goats on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on their final day at Second Creek. Visitors can park at Stuart Middle School (15955 E 101st Way). The goats will be just east of Stuart Middle School in the open space.
Residents may notice temporary fencing and signage around the grazing areas while the goats are on-site. This pilot effort is part of the city’s commitment to caring for Commerce City’s natural areas through innovative and sustainable practices, with additional efforts planned in 2026.
This project was supported by the National Disaster Mitigation Enterprises (NDME) grant from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). The grant helps fund wildland fire mitigation projects throughout Commerce City. This project was a collaborative effort between the Commerce City Office of Emergency Management and the Public Works Parks Division.