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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.

Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development

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.

Tagged as: , News, Parks, Parks & Recreation

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.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Recreation Centers

2022 Park Event & Facility Permits Accepted Beginning November 1st

Published on October 27, 2021

Monday, November 1 marks the first day Denver Parks and Recreation will begin accepting permit applications for 2022 public events, special occasions, public assembly, and event facilities.

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New Bond-Funded Playground Opens at City Park

Published on October 26, 2021

With $2M funded by the voter-approved Elevate Denver Bond Program, the project includes replacement of the playground, enhanced picnic sites and walking areas.

Tagged as: , Elevate Denver, Mayor, Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

City Celebrates Tennis and Pickleball at the new Bear Valley Courts

Published on October 15, 2021

Improvements at the park were completed by the Elevate Denver Bond program and Denver Parks & Recreation.

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Design Consultant for Westwood Recreation Center Approved

Published on October 11, 2021

Community outreach for the new recreation center will soon begin. The site of the future recreation center is located in one of the most underserved areas of the city.

Tagged as: , Elevate Denver, Parks & Recreation, Press release

Scoop the Poop! Four Reasons why you Should Clean up after your Dog.

Published on September 10, 2021

The best way to make sure that our park habitats and natural wildlife stay healthy is by encouraging all pet owners to pick up after their dogs and properly dispose of the waste, ideally in biodegradable bag, and then in a trash can or at a designated pet waste station. Read on for four reasons why it’s important to pick up your dog waste

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Civic Center Park Slated for Temporary Closure

Published on September 07, 2021

Restoration and abatement work to begin, health order outlines safety risks to public health and environment.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

$450M Infrastructure Package Referred to November Ballot

Published on August 23, 2021

The GO bond infrastructure package is a key component of the city’s financial plan for economic recovery, the investments of which are expected to create an estimated 7,500 good-paying jobs,

Tagged as: , Budget, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Elections, Elevate Denver, Finance, Housing Stability, Jobs, Mayor, Mobility, News, Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release, Transportation and Infrastructure

DPR Opens More Recreation Centers & Indoor Pools; Extends Hours

Published on August 13, 2021

The next reopening phase starts on Monday, August 16 and includes 10 additional recreation centers, 8 indoor pools and extends hours at open facilities.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Recreation Centers

Washington Park paving project to close park roads & parking lots

Published on August 12, 2021

Thanks to a partnership with Denver’s Dept. Of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), the park road and parking lots in Washington Park are being repaved! This will improve the recreation experience for park visitors and require a closure of the park road and all parking lots for approx. 2 weeks.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

Calling All Volunteers to Support Our Parks

Published on August 02, 2021

Budget reductions from the pandemic have resulted in significant reductions in parks and recreation staff, particularly within the maintenance department. While this presents challenges like increased trash in parks and less freshly planted flower beds, Denver Parks & Recreation will continue to ensure that our parks remain accessible.

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City Releases $450 Million General Obligation Bond Package Details

Published on July 27, 2021

The city today followed through on the commitment to deliver a boost to Denver’s economic recovery with an equitable, fiscally responsible, community-focused $450 million General Obligation (GO) bond package which would create an estimated 7,500 good-paying jobs, produce an estimated $483 million in worker wages and benefits, and $1 billion in economic benefits.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Arts & Venues, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Construction project, Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, Housing Stability, Jobs, Mayor, News, Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sloan’s Lake Temporarily Closed Due to Blue-Green Algae

Published on July 22, 2021

Due to the potential public health risk posed by increasing blue-green algae bloom in the water, Sloan’s Lake is temporarily closed until further notice. Contact with the water and all recreational activities are prohibited. Park visitors should not allow their children or pets in or near the water.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

Indoor Pool at Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center Breaks Ground

Published on July 10, 2021

To commemorate the groundbreaking of its new indoor pool at the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center, Denver Parks and Recreation staff and Councilwoman Staci Gilmore participated in a chalk decorating celebration with members of the community on July 9, 2021. Attendees were able to get creative while commemorating the groundbreaking by using chalk to share messages and create images that captured

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Press release

DDPHE, Denver Parks Warn of Deadly Algae in Sloan’s Lake

Published on July 09, 2021

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) and Denver Parks & Recreation are sounding the alarm over potentially deadly blue-green algae detected at Sloan’s Lake.

Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Environment, Parks, Press release, Public Health & Environment

Improvements to Inspiration Point Park Underway

Published on July 02, 2021

The 25.5-acre park is located at 49th avenue and Sheridan Boulevard in northwest Denver. The park sits at an elevation of 5,415 feet and affords incredible views of nearly 200 miles of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, as well as the entire city of Denver. Completed in 1910, Inspiration Point Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

Reopening of St. Charles Place Park Celebrated with Youth Ambassadors

Published on June 28, 2021

The 2.5-acre park is located next to the St. Charles Recreation Center in Denver’s Cole neighborhood. Designed by the youth ambassadors, this collaborative park project represents the neighborhood and integrates the surrounding spaces to create a community gathering area.

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