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News and Events Spring into Health 2008 Experience the latest in exercise trends, health screenings and a fitness walk through the blooming Denver Botanic Gardens. Denver Parks and Recreation's annual SPRING INTO HEALTH celebration will be held from 9:30am– 1:00pm on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Denver Botanic Gardens located at 1005 York Street . Read More   City & County of Denver Department of Parks and Recreation Public Input Regarding Alcohol Policy Proposed Changes Denver Parks and Recreation is proposing changes to its alcohol policy. These changes include adding spirituous alcohol to three of its private event locations, adding the Central Park at Stapleton to its permitable parks and clarify/cleaning up language in cooperation with the City Attorney’s Office and Excise and License.   Click here for a complete copy of the proposed changes.  Public comments will be collect through May 23, 2008.  To submit a comment, click here. To see the complete public hearing on the alcohol policy, click here.   Natural Resources Division Accepting Proposals Denver Parks and Recreation is inviting outstanding communicators to submit a proposal for a project to develop Natural Area Standards, Guidelines, and Training Materials for the over 3,000 urban and 14,000 mountain natural areas within the parks system. The consultant(s) will work with a team of experts in creating the tools and trainings that will help Parks and Recreation staff to restore and manage these diverse native landscapes. The project is funded by a Denver Department of Environmental Health Seed Capital Grant. Proposals are due by 2/29/08. For more information, click here. Daniels Park Master Plan    A jewel in the crown of the Denver Mountain Parks System in Douglas County will receive some well-deserved tender loving care through a proposed Master Plan for the historical park that culminates three years of collaborative efforts between two local governments and surrounding neighbors who share a mutual desire for park improvements.  Read More