Englewood’s Belleview Park is on the brink of a major glow-up, with a roughly $9 million overhaul set to rebuild the barn, shuffle the farm animals, upgrade core facilities and, crucially, keep the beloved miniature train chugging along. The project will move the animal petting area within the park and bring in new restrooms, a large pavilion and improved parking and lighting. In the meantime, the Farm & Train attraction is set to reopen for opening weekend next Saturday, May 23, with family activities running through Memorial Day.
What the plan includes
The city has budgeted about $9,025,000 for the Belleview Park renovation, which calls for a new barn and animal enclosures, ADA-accessible pathways, and restrooms inside the barn. The proposal also adds a large covered pavilion and upgrades to parking, lighting, and irrigation to improve safety and simplify maintenance. As outlined by the City of Englewood, the work is designed to modernize worn infrastructure while preserving the park’s familiar character.
Where the farm will move
The animal farm will shift to the west side of Belleview Park, just east of Pirates Cove water park, while the miniature railroad’s tracks and depot stay put. Designers plan to add an ADA-compliant ramp that links the new barn to the depot to make both attractions easier to reach for visitors of all ages and abilities. As reported by 9News, the relocation is part of the initial phase of the renovation.
Timeline and funding
The project has cleared a feasibility study and is currently in design, with the city expecting to finish design work this fall and begin construction in spring 2027. Funding comes from Englewood’s Renew & Recreate parks bond, and staff members say public outreach will continue through the design phase. According to the City of Englewood, the schedule is set up to limit disruptions to park programs as the work unfolds.
Opening weekend and tickets
The Englewood Farm & Train will reopen for opening weekend next Saturday through Memorial Day, with daily hours from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets for both the miniature train and animal farm are $3 per person, and children under 2 get in free, with online ticket sales already open and in-person sales available at the farm on opening day. As reported by 9News, the weekend will also feature food trucks, crafts and family activities.
Why it matters
Belleview Park’s farm-and-train combo has been a generations-long staple for Englewood families, and officials are pitching the renovation as a way to protect that tradition while improving accessibility and safety. The short seasonal reopening gives residents one last look at the park’s current layout before a multi-season construction period begins, and city leaders say public feedback will help shape final design details. Residents should expect parts of the park to be affected once construction starts in 2027, although the miniature train experience is expected to roll on.
