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Parks & Recreation

As stewards of a legacy park system, Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) is dedicated to customer service and enhancing the health of residents and the environment through innovative programs and safe, beautiful and sustainable places. The DPR system includes 30 recreation centers and nearly 20,000 acres of urban and mountain parkland including off-street trails, parkways and natural areas.

Learn more about DPR's programs, services, projects and facilities:

It's In Denver's Nature

Through the Game Plan for a Healthy City, Denver Parks and Recreation is investing in the city's fight against climate change. It's In Denver's Nature.

Fall Activities

Browse fall 2024 activities-- registration opens Tuesday, July 23 at noon.

Urban Parks

Denver's park system includes over 280 urban parks, off-street trails, historic parkways, natural areas and more. Find information on park rules, amenities, and park ranger program.

Mountain Parks

For over 100 years, Denver's mountain parks have provided scenic recreation areas spanning 14,000 acres of accessible parkland and conservation areas, making Denver's park system one of the most unique and expansive in the country.

Recreation Centers & Pools

Find information on our 30 recreation centers, 29 pools, memberships, financial assistance and center rentals.

Rentals & Permits

Find information on how to get permits for Denver parks, athletics fields and event facilities.

Planning & Community Engagement

Find information and get involved in numerous design and construction projects at parks and recreation facilities throughout Denver.

Park Operations, Forestry & Open Space Management

Learn about Denver Parks and Recreation's management of the city's urban forest, native landscape, and urban wildlife, as well as water conservation, pest management, and other resilience efforts.

Activities & Programs

Stay connected to recreation’s latest program offerings. View and register for classes.

Golf

Learn more about Denver’s municipal golf courses and programs. Schedule a tee time.

Parks and Recreation News

Learn about recent project completions and other news from Denver Parks & Recreation.

Get Involved with Denver Parks & Recreation

Learn more about volunteer projects, stewardship and how to partner with Denver Parks & Recreation. Find information on bidding opportunities and how to make a payment on your DPR contract.

Game Plan for a Healthy City

Learn more about the department's long-term strategic plan: Game Plan for a Healthy City and its goals to grow a resilient park and recreation system that supports the health of both Denver residents and our environment.

Parks Legacy Fund

Thanks to Denver voters who passed the Parks Legacy Fund (2018 Ballot Measure), a 0.25% sales tax has been dedicated to the improvement and expansion of Denver Parks, allowing implementation of Game Plan for a Healthy City to gain momentum.

Contact Denver Parks & Recreation

Find contact information for DPR's various work groups, browse frequently asked questions, and learn about the process for open records requests.

DPR Mission & Vision

Mission Statement

As stewards of a legacy park system, Denver Parks and Recreation is dedicated to customer service and enhancing the health of residents and the environment through innovative programs and safe, beautiful and sustainable places.

Vision Statement

Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) will be the foundation for the environmental health of the city and physical health of its residents by wisely using resources to create dynamic and sustainable public spaces, innovative programs, and neighborhood connections that are a catalyst for community-building and high quality-of-life for all residents.