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 Snapshot of Our System

Urban Parks

  • Over 350 urban parks and parkways, equaling over 4,000 acres of green space
  • Over 285 athletic fields permitted for activities such as sand volleyball, soccer, football, tennis, baseball, softball, and rugby

Mountain Parks

  • Over 13,500 acres of mountain parks including:
    Red Rock's Amphitheater
    The Buffalo Bill Museum
    Genesee Ropes Challenge Course
    A Braille trail
    Elk and bison herds

Natural Areas/Open Space

  • Over 2,750 acres of urban native areas including a weed-eating goat herd

Recreation

  • 29 recreation centers offering programs in cultural arts, sports & fitness, social enrichment,
    outdoor education, and events for youth and adults of all ages
  • 16 outdoor pools and 12 indoor pools, including children's spraygrounds, lap and therapy pools
  • 7 public golf facilities with one 27-hole regulation course, six 18-hole regulation courses

Lakes and Trails

  • 24 lakes that offer fishing and some boating activities, including paddle boat rentals at two lakes & along
    Cherry Creek
  • Over 85 miles of multi-purpose urban trails 
      

 Mision and Vision
Mission: As stewards of Denver's legacy, the Department of Parks and Recreation is dedicated to customer satisfaction and enhancing lives by providing innovative programs and safe, beautiful, sustainable places.

Vision: To be a nationally recognized leader providing model programs and dynamic public spaces.

      

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