A herd of elk found some short-term grazing grounds in northwest Lakewood on Monday morning, prompting temporary caution for folks near Union Ridge Park.

The Lakewood Police Department posted photos on social media of about 10 of the animals munching on grass in the park, at 500 Zang St. By about noon, the animals had moved on.

The herd’s bull appeared “agitated,” and the department asked people to avoid the area until the animals relocated. Lakewood Animal Control was overseeing the herd.

“While this herd certainly is beautiful, they can also pose a risk to humans that get too close,” the department wrote on X.

Kara Van Hoose, a spokesperson for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, said it’s not common for elk to wander that far into the metro area, but it’s also not unheard of . A few

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