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City and County of Denver Transfers  Bison to Tribal Nations

Published on March 06, 2026

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 2026 Season

Published on January 29, 2026

The Ruby Hill Rail Yard is closed as of March 2, 2026.

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Denver Mountain Parks Prepares for Prescribed Pile Burning

Published on December 03, 2025

DPR is preparing for prescribed pile burning on open space lands beginning this week and continuing into the spring of 2026. Piles of woody debris (slash) are burned to help reduce hazardous fuels.

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Denver Parks & Recreation Breaks Ground on New 47th & Telluride Park

Published on November 21, 2025

The new 13-acre community park is supported by $5 million from the RISE Denver GO Bond Program.

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Denver Breaks Ground on Civic Center Next 100 Project

Published on November 19, 2025

The Civic Center Next 100 project celebrates Denver’s First National Historic Landmark and aims to reinvigorate Civic Center Park for the Next 100 years by introducing thoughtful, contemporary updates that will create a premier destination for civic gatherings, community events, cultural performances and daily use.

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Phase 1 of Improvements at Joe P. Martinez Park Now Complete

Published on November 17, 2025

After completing the park's master plan in 2021, the first phase of improvements included an upgraded entry and plaza with shade structure, along with a large play area.

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Denver Celebrates Meeting 2025 Tree Planting Goal

Published on November 06, 2025

Since the start of the year, DPR’s Office of the City Forester has been planting trees across Denver, part of Mayor Johnston’s initiative to enhance the city’s green infrastructure and prepare for the adverse effects of climate change.

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Denver Parks & Recreation Opens Gates to Park Hill

Published on October 28, 2025

Alongside Mayor Mike Johnston, Councilwoman Shontel M. Lewis, and Councilman Darrell Watson, celebrated the initial opening of Park Hill Park. Thanks to a historic land exchange, the city now owns this site, which is open to the public for passive recreation from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week.

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Park Hill Park to Open for Limited Use on October 28

Published on October 09, 2025

The city finalized an agreement to acquire the property from Westside Investment Partners this month. At 155 acres, Park Hill will become the city’s fourth largest park and the largest acquisition of its kind in Denver in more than 100 years.

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New Street Soccer Facility Opens at Skyline Park

Published on August 27, 2025

The new activation is designed to bring people together, foster youth development, and strengthen community connection through the unifying power of soccer.

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Denver Cooling Centers Activated August 7

Published on August 06, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Denver Metro Area for Thursday, August 7. The City and County of Denver has activated cooling centers to help folks cool off.

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Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Denver

Published on June 26, 2025

City urges residents to protect their ash trees and save the city’s urban forest.

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Community Celebrates Groundbreaking for Historic La Raza Park

Published on May 19, 2025

$2 million renovation to preserve cultural legacy and enhance community space.

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A Sweetheart Bandit Finally Finds Forever Home

Published on April 29, 2025

Park Hill Dave adopted, just in time for “Adopt a Shelter Pet Day” on April 30.

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DPR Selects Sasaki to Lead Vision Process for New Park in Park Hill

Published on April 15, 2025

Sasaki, in collaboration with DPR, will spearhead a plan for the site and chart its long-term future. Kicking off the visioning process, a community survey will launch Monday, April 21st. On April 24th, DPR will host a Youth & Family Field Day to determine priorities and opportunities for the park that will enrich the lives of Denver residents and celebrate the natural beauty of the area.

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City and County of Denver Transfers  Bison to Tribal Nations

Ruby Hill Rail Yard 2026 Season

Denver Mountain Parks Prepares for Prescribed Pile Burning

Denver Parks & Recreation Breaks Ground on New 47th & Telluride Park

Denver Breaks Ground on Civic Center Next 100 Project

Phase 1 of Improvements at Joe P. Martinez Park Now Complete

Denver Celebrates Meeting 2025 Tree Planting Goal

Denver Parks & Recreation Opens Gates to Park Hill

Park Hill Park to Open for Limited Use on October 28

New Street Soccer Facility Opens at Skyline Park

Denver Cooling Centers Activated August 7

Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Denver

Community Celebrates Groundbreaking for Historic La Raza Park

A Sweetheart Bandit Finally Finds Forever Home

DPR Selects Sasaki to Lead Vision Process for New Park in Park Hill

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City and County of Denver Transfers Bison to Tribal Nations

Ruby Hill Rail Yard 2026 Season

Denver Mountain Parks Prepares for Prescribed Pile Burning

Denver Parks & Recreation Breaks Ground on New 47th & Telluride Park

Denver Breaks Ground on Civic Center Next 100 Project

Phase 1 of Improvements at Joe P. Martinez Park Now Complete

Denver Celebrates Meeting 2025 Tree Planting Goal

Denver Parks & Recreation Opens Gates to Park Hill

Park Hill Park to Open for Limited Use on October 28

New Street Soccer Facility Opens at Skyline Park

Denver Cooling Centers Activated August 7

Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Denver

Community Celebrates Groundbreaking for Historic La Raza Park

A Sweetheart Bandit Finally Finds Forever Home

DPR Selects Sasaki to Lead Vision Process for New Park in Park Hill

City and County of Denver Transfers  Bison to Tribal Nations