Parks - Welcome Message   Welcome to the Denver Parks Division! Denver has over 4,000 acres of traditional parks and parkways which include 2,500 urban natural acres, over 300 acres of parks designated Rivers & Trails and an additional 14,000 acres of spectacular mountain parks. You will find a variety of amenities, including picnic areas, jogging paths, recreation centers, hiking trails, or playground equipment.

Announcements City Park Docent Volunteer Job Description Denver Parks and Recreation is looking for docents who will man an informational booth with general information about City Park, such as, events, planning projects, maps and directions around the park as well as information about Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the Denver Zoo.  Candidates would also conduct tours of City Park and its features for the community when needed.  Knowledge of City history and/or plant materials a plus but not required.   Qualified candidates would be able to sit, stand or walk for up to 3 hours, be customer service oriented, enjoy interacting with people and be able to commit to at least 2 Saturdays a month.  Shifts are available every Saturday between 5/31/08 and 8/30/08 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 – 2:00 pm or 2:00-4:00 pm.  Training will be provided.   To find out more information about this volunteer opportunity please contact Angela Casias at 720-913-0647 or angela.casias@denvergov.org Parks Recreation Bike and Boat Rental Concession Services RFP opportunity   The Denver Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting proposals to operate bike rental, boat rental, food, beverage and merchandise concessions at Washington Park, South Downing Street at East Louisiana Avenue; City Park, 2001 Steele St.; and Berkeley Park, 4601 W. 46th Avenue. Read more Attention! Chief Hosa Lodge Reservations: Reservations for April through December are being taken at 303.435.4836. Join the Parks and People Partnership     Want to help make your neighborhood park better?   Through the monthly assessment of our system, citizens will be able to communicate the condition of amenities, fields, gardens and other critical resources to park mangement, staff and the public.   Call  720-913-0670 for questions or to learn more about the program.    Water Conservation Project Announcements   Have you seen one of our Conservation Test Area signs? Learn more about this and other Sustainable Parks activities:  CLICK HERE.   The Ruby Hill Sustainable Parks project is in-progress!  To learn more about this project CLICK HERE.