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Bond-Funded Rebuild of Congress Park Pool Complete

Published on August 02, 2022

The $10.1M project was funded by the Elevate Denver Bond Program, approved by voters in 2017, for the design and construction of a new regional park pool facility to replace the outdated outdoor pool.

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Cooling Centers Open on July 22-23

Published on July 21, 2022

With forecasted high temperatures surpassing 100 degrees on July 22-23, Denver Parks and Recreation will open all currently operating recreation centers to the public as cooling stations during regular business hours with fee-free access to all.

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DPR Celebrates the Grand Opening of Arkins Promenade

Published on July 14, 2022

Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR), Mayor Michael B. Hancock, city officials, project partners, and the community celebrated the completion of the Arkins Promenade, an Elevate Denver Bond supported project, that creates a new space along the South Platte River for open space, recreation, and leisure activities.

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Playground Equipment Can Be Dangerous on Hot Days

Published on July 08, 2022

With recent high temperatures nearing or surpassing 100 degrees, and more hot weather expected for the summer months, Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) is advising parents and caregivers that playground equipment can heat to dangerously high temperatures, posing a burn risk for children.

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Denver Offers $1000 Cash Incentive to Employ More Lifeguards

Published on July 05, 2022

Denver offers cash incentive to employ more Lifeguards at public pools. New applicants who achieve certification, start work can receive incentive up to $1,000.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Jobs, News, Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release, Recreation Centers

Education Center Opens at Montbello Open space

Published on June 29, 2022

Denver Parks and Recreation celebrated the completion and the grand opening of the Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) Education Center at the newly developed Montbello Open Space.

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Denver Parks & Recreation Celebrates Opening of Genesee Base Camp

Published on June 18, 2022

This new facility allows us to expand outdoor recreation programs that connect Denver youth and families with nature.

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DPR Celebrates Sand Creek Greenway Trail Completion & Grand Opening

Published on June 09, 2022

This project brought the trail up to modern standards, including a wider surface that accommodates walking, jogging and bicycling. It also restores important native vegetation and wildlife habitat.

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Inspiration Point Park Improvements Complete

Published on May 26, 2022

The $2.5 million Elevate Denver Bond project includes a new playground, enhanced picnic sites, and restoration of the historic overlook wall.

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Six Indoor Pools to Close During Summer Season Due to Staff Shortage

Published on May 24, 2022

With less than half of the necessary lifeguards to operate all 30 pools at full capacity, Denver Parks and Recreation will focus resources on outdoor pools during the summer season.

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Spring Snow Can Damage Trees

Published on May 20, 2022

How to remove snow and manage damaged, fallen trees and branches.

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Active Duty Military Get Free Admission to Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave

Published on May 09, 2022

The Buffalo Bill Museum is participating in the Blue Star Museums, a program benefitting active-duty military personnel and their families. From Armed Forces Day, May 21, through Labor Day, September 5, the Museum will offer free admission to those currently serving and up to five members of their family.

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City Accelerates Economic Recovery with $366 million Bond Issuance

Published on April 11, 2022

Denver will deliver a substantial jolt to its economic recovery by issuing more than $366 million in voter-approved Elevate Denver and RISE Denver bond funds into a wide variety of projects in neighborhoods across the city.

Tagged as: , Elevate Denver, Finance, Housing Stability, Mayor, Press release, RISE Denver

High Winds and Tree Damage: How To Manage Fallen Trees and Branches

Published on April 05, 2022

With high winds forecasted in the Denver metro area, Denver Parks & Recreation is reminding residents to be cautious and how to manage fallen trees and branches. Property owners are responsible for downed trees and branches on their private property and within the adjacent public right-of-way.

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City and County of Denver Donates Bison to Tribal Nations

Published on March 21, 2022

Denver Mountain Park Bison will continue to help establish, support, and sustain Native American conservation herds across the country.

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Ruby Hill Rail Yard Now Open for 2022 Season

Published on February 09, 2022

Winter Park Resort and Denver Parks & Recreation have partnered to provide free skiing and snowboarding at Urban Terrain Park. Weather permitting, Ruby Hill Rail Yard will be open into March.

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Resident process delivers inclusive vision for Park Hill Golf Course

Published on December 13, 2021

After a year of working with residents in the neighborhoods around the Park Hill Golf Course, Denver Community Planning and Development and Denver Parks and Recreation today released a “Prevailing Vision” document that summarizes the input received from residents and outlines the next steps for planning a new future for this land.

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Mayor Hancock launches major infrastructure effort along S. Platte

Published on December 02, 2021

Mayor Michael B. Hancock joins The Greenway Foundation and nearly two dozen other stakeholders in committing to reclaim the South Platte River through major infrastructure investments. Today the Mayor announced the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to unite multiple stakeholders, the first step in making this historic investment in one of the most vital waterways in our state.

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Civic Center Park Public Health Order Lifted

Published on November 02, 2021

Areas of the park will remain temporarily closed as restoration work continues.

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Denver Parks & Recreation Resumes Recreation Center Membership Sales

Published on October 29, 2021

45% discount offered on all Individual Annual Memberships through the Month of November.

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Get the latest news from Denver Parks & Recreation.

Bond-Funded Rebuild of Congress Park Pool Complete

Cooling Centers Open on July 22-23

DPR Celebrates the Grand Opening of Arkins Promenade

Playground Equipment Can Be Dangerous on Hot Days

Denver Offers $1000 Cash Incentive to Employ More Lifeguards

Education Center Opens at Montbello Open space

Denver Parks & Recreation Celebrates Opening of Genesee Base Camp

DPR Celebrates Sand Creek Greenway Trail Completion & Grand Opening

Inspiration Point Park Improvements Complete

Six Indoor Pools to Close During Summer Season Due to Staff Shortage

Spring Snow Can Damage Trees

Active Duty Military Get Free Admission to Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave

City Accelerates Economic Recovery with $366 million Bond Issuance

High Winds and Tree Damage: How To Manage Fallen Trees and Branches

City and County of Denver Donates Bison to Tribal Nations

Ruby Hill Rail Yard Now Open for 2022 Season

Resident process delivers inclusive vision for Park Hill Golf Course

Mayor Hancock launches major infrastructure effort along S. Platte

Civic Center Park Public Health Order Lifted

Denver Parks & Recreation Resumes Recreation Center Membership Sales

City and County of Denver Donates Bison to Tribal Nations