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The Planning, Design, and Construction Division oversees planning and improvements to new and existing parks and recreation centers that make Denver the very best place to live and play.
 
Residents, contractors and civic groups are invited to provide comment on these projects. 
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Babi Yar Park Improvements

 

Improvements in Babi Yar Park are slated for construction beginning mid-summer 2010.  The Babi Yar Ravine will undergo drainage improvements for bank stabilization; stream stabilization using new low profile drop structures; and erosion control.  The work will include the restoration of wetlands, riparian vegetation and upland prairie, all under the guidance of an individual 404 permit.  In the park, improvements will focus on improved accessibility and addressing deferred maintenance.  Specific improvements include the repair of the Star of David path; planting and pruning of trees, new paving and repair of the water feature in the Grove of Remembrance; completing the Yale streetscape design towards  Havana and new paving, plantings and repair of the monumental Bridge. Babi Yar Park’s native prairie will be preserved and protected during construction, and areas disturbed during construction will be re-established with native plantings. The project is a collaborative effort between the City & County of Denver and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District. The project is funded by the 2007 Parks Improvements Bond Issue and UDFCD.

Click Here to view the concept plan presented at the public meeting on December 03, 2009. Please send comments to jeru.parikh@denvergov.org

 
 
Better Denver Bond Program
Cheesman Park

Traffic Calming and Irrigation Improvements
Park Improvement Projects – Scheduled for October 2009 – Spring 2010

Beginning in Fall of 2009, construction projects to upgrade the park irrigation system and pedestrian trails will be undertaken. This work will be phased and will result in a fully renovated irrigation sytem and upgrades to the pedestrian system in the park.
Click here for more information.

Washington Park Master Plan
Perhaps the most popular regional park in Denver, Washington Park attracts people from throughout the city and the region. Washington Park is also one of the City’s historically significant parks and landscapes. To ensure that Washington Park continues to meet the needs of the people who use it now – and in the future – as well as to maintain the manmade and natural features that define it, Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation has initiated a yearlong master plan process for the park.

Visit the Washington Park Master Plan website


Central Denver Recreation Center Site
In 2007, Denver voters passed the Better Denver Bond program in which $11 million dollars was appropriated for land acquisition and design services for central Denver recreation center. After a year of research on various sites in the area, two possibilities have surfaced: a site on Colfax Ave/York St next to East High School and Congress Park.

The City must make a decision about the final site in October.  Please submit your comments regarding these two sites via the comment form located on lower right side of page.

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Cheesman Park Trails Schematic Design is Complete
Based on public input from an open house held in February 2009 and several follow-up meetings with neighborhood groups, the schematic design for an improved system of park trails is complete and ready for implementation through the Better Denver Bond. Read more
 
 
Parkfield Lake Master Plan

In anticipation of upcoming Better Denver Bond construction, the Parkfield Lake Master Plan has been updated with a focus on active recreation.  The program includes football, soccer and baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts as well as a large play and skate area and many family gathering spaces.  Construction of these master plan updates is scheduled to begin in fall 2009.  The park will be open to the public in spring of 2011.
 

For questions please contact the DPR project manager Britta Herwig at 720.913.0614 or at britta.herwig@denvergov.org.


Civic Center Design Guidelines

The guidelines direct the implementation of $9.5 million of the Better Denver Bond funding to restore the Greek Theater, Voorhies Memorial, Broadway Terrace, park walkways and balustrades. The guidelines will be a basis for other park improvement projects that may be funded in the future. Read more
 

Cheesman Park Master Plan

Cheesman Park lies in the center of the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Its national significance as a public space has been recognized by the park’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places as part of Denver’s historic park and parkway system. The comprehensive planning process to assess the historic character and development of Cheesman Park and the Cheesman Esplanade is now complete.

Denver Playground Master Plan: Overview 

Denver’s first public playground was built in 1911 and, over ninety years later, the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) maintains almost 150 public playgrounds.  Each of the City’s playgrounds has been re-assessed for condition, safety, ADA accessibility, play value and maintenance practices. This new Play Area Master Plan will guide the City’s capital improvement program for playground construction for the next ten to fifteen years.


Highland Park Master Plan

An informal open house meeting will be held to provide information on the first phase of construction for implementation of the Highland Park Master Plan. Councilman Garcia will speak and be available for questions on July 15 at 6pm. 
 
River South (RISO) Greenway Master Plan

Completed Meeting

The River South Greenway Master Plan is a park, recreation and open space plan that sets a vision for the South Platte River and creates development, financial and regulatory guidelines for parkland along the River between 20th Street to the Denver-Englewood/Sheridan city limits on the south.

 

    - Chapter 2
    - Chapter 3
    - Chapter 4
    - Appendix

 

For more information, contact Jeff Shoemaker:  303-818-8078.

 

Rosamond Park Restroom Master Plan Update

Denver Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that Rosamond Park is slated to receive a new restroom that was funded by the bond vote last fall. The bond funded the restrooms identified in the Restroom Master Plan 2005. This plan was reviewed and endorsed by Denver City Council.

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 River North Greenway Master Plan Adopted (RINO) 

The River North (RINO) Greenway Master Plan is the first of two master planning efforts focusing on the future of the South Platte River Corridor through Denver.  The RINO Greenway Master Plan includes the area of the River between 20th Street and the northern boundary of the City and County of Denver.  A second master planning effort, the River South (RISO) Greenway Master Plan, will focus on the remaining eight miles of the South Platte River Corridor between the southern boundary of the City and County of Denver and 20th Street.


To download the PDF of the Final Adopted River North (RINO) Greenway Master Plan, click here.

Click here for the Letter of Adoption

For more information, contact: Devon Buckels, 720-913-0616 or devon.buckels@denvergov.org
 

Ruby Hill Park Master Plan
 
Following the 2004 completion of the baseline for the Ruby Hill Park Master Plan, Denver Parks & Recreation intends to stimulate dialogue and generate feedback. With the assistance of an Advisory Committee made up of neighborhood leaders and advocates, a more detailed draft schematic design was created to include new program elements. This draft schematic plan aims to pursue a holistic approach, creating and following a steady direction, and embracing a sound theme that will prevail until completion of the project.  To view the final park design for Ruby Hill, click here.  Please send comments to: gordon.robertson@denvergov.org


Bear Creek Park – Playground Renovation

After a public process that included two public meetings, on-site user-survey and a discussion with students of Sabin elementary school, a draft conceptual plan has been developed for a new and exciting playground at Bear Creek Park. Click here to view pdf. There is an open comment period of two weeks which will end on March 24, 2008.

Please send your comments by Email to Jeru Parikh
at jeru.parikh@denvergov.org mail to:
Jeru Parikh c/o DPR Planning Division
201 W. Colfax Dept. 613
Denver, CO 80202
 

Sloan's Lake Park Improvements

-Park Masterplan
-Northwest Parking Lot Improvements
-Park Restroom
-Marina Area Planning

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Denver Parks and Recreation

Capital Project Completions 9/1/09

2008 Completions
(20 projects – 3 planning / 17 construction)
Cheesman Park Master Plan
System-wide Playground Master Plan
Court Study and Maintenance Plan
Daniels Park Barn Restoration
Mountain Park Vault Toilets
Pahaska Teepee/Echo Lake Lodge Interior Remodels
Summit Lake Parking Lot
Cranmer Park Irrigation*
Wagon Trail*
Cherry Creek Trail University Ave. Underpass
Cherry Creek 13th Ave. Ramp
Chambers Road (Bolling to Gateway) Greenway Landscape Improvements
Auraria Parkway Median*
Berkeley Park Irrigation*
Sloan's Lake Park NW Parking Improvements
3 Restroom Rehabilitations
City Park Electric Fountain Rehabilitation

2009 Completions (33 projects – 3 planning / 30 construction)
River North Concept Plan
Dailey Park Master Plan
Washington Park Ditch Study
City Park Bandstand Renovation*
7 Recreation Center Renovations*
3 Restroom Rehabilitations*
1 New Restroom (Garfield)*
Bear Creek Playground
Chief Hosa Lodge Restroom and Deck
Echo Lake Lodge Restroom Rehabilitation
2 In-House Irrigation Rehabilitations*
Green Valley Ranch East Park Development and Irrigation*
6th Avenue Irrigation*
Barnum Park South Irrigation and Walks
Cherry Creek Drive South Streetscape
3 City Park Irrigation Projects*
Daniels Park Road Improvements
Monaco Parkway Median Rehabilitation
Platte River Retaining Walls
Washington Park Irrigation Pump*
Skyline Fountain Rehabilitation
20Th Street Recreation Center Window Replacement*

2009 Projected Completions (26 projects – 3 planning / 23 construction)
Gulch Master Plan
Dog Park Master Plan
River South Concept Plan
6 Recreation Center Renovations*
3 Restroom Rehabilitations*
Parkfield Park Development Phase II*
Summit Lake Restrooms
2 In-House Irrigation Rehabilitations*
Lincoln Park Irrigation*
3 Playground Rehabilitations*
Cherry Creek Regional Trail Improvement*
GVR Town Center Park Development
Lowry Great Lawn Park Development
Valverde Park PAL Ballfield Improvements

2010 Projected Completions (45 projects – 3 planning / 42 construction)
Washington Park Master Plan
Operations Headquarters Master Plan
Multi-Modal Trails Plan
5 Restroom Rehabilitations*
4 New Restrooms*
Park Avenue Irrigation*
Swansea Park Improvements
City of Axum Park Improvements*
Highland Park Irrigation and Walks*
Summit Lake Trail
7 Playground Rehabilitations*
4 In-House Irrigation Rehabilitations*
Cheesman Irrigation Phase 1*
Cheesman Pedestrian Improvements*
Alameda Parkway Irrigation*
Bear Creek Pedestrian Bridge
Bear Creek Regional Trail Improvement
Prairie Park (Buchtel Trail) Restoration
New Central Park (Stapleton) Recreation Center*
Central Platte Valley Dog Park
Civic Center Restoration (Greek Theater / Voorhies Memorial)*
City Park Greenhouse Rehabilitation*
Hampden Heights Park Storm Water Line
Highline Canal Trail (at Iliff) Rehabilitation*
Paco Sanchez Irrigation*
Park Avenue Parkway Irrigation*
Patrick House Roof
Cheesman Pavilion Restoration*
Speer Boulevard Irrigation*

*  Better Denver Bond Funded


LOOK at the Proposed Final Concept Plans for the New Play Areas at Argo, Pferdesteller and Elmendorf Parks!

 


Look at the Final Concept Plans for Hampden Heights, Observatory and Pulaski Park Playgrounds!
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