Denver City Government Closed Monday, Jan. 19 Published on January 16, 2026 Most City and County of Denver offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Tagged as: , Closure
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. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation
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. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation
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. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks & Recreation
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. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
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. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks & Recreation
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. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks, Parks & Recreation
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. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks, Parks & Recreation
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. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks & Recreation
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. Tagged as: , Parks, Press release, Public Health & Environment
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. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation
Community Celebrates Groundbreaking for Historic La Raza Park Published on May 19, 2025 $2 million renovation to preserve cultural legacy and enhance community space. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
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. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation
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. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks, Parks & Recreation
City of Denver Breaks Ground on New Westwood Recreation Center Published on April 14, 2025 The new Westwood Recreation Center is supported by a $37.5 million investment from the Elevate Denver Bond program, a voter-approved initiative aimed at enhancing and expanding the city’s infrastructure. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks & Recreation
Evergreen Golf Course Celebrates 100 Years of Golf and Scenic Beauty Published on February 11, 2025 The course’s origins date back to 1925 when the City of Denver acquired the Dedisse Ranch property with plans to build a reservoir and recreational lake. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation
Ruby Hill Rail Yard Opens for 2025 Season Published on January 23, 2025 The Ruby Hill Rail Yard officially opens for the 2025 season this Sunday, January 26, 2025. This season, the rail yard features newly designed rails, boxes, and configurations to accommodate skill levels from beginner to advanced. Open to both snowboarders and skiers, the rail yard remains free to the public. Weather permitting, the rail yard will be open until March. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
Civic Center Next 100 Design Receives Initial Approval Published on January 22, 2025 Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) is pleased to announce that the Civic Center Next 100 design plans were initially approved by the Landmark Preservation Committee. This approval marks a significant milestone in the ongoing revitalization of Civic Center Park, one of Denver’s most iconic and historically significant spaces. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
Denver Acquires Park Hill Golf Course in Historic Deal Published on January 15, 2025 In a historic deal, the City of Denver will make its largest ever single acquisition of private property to become an urban park with the purchase of Park Hill Golf Course. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Parks & Recreation, Press release
Local Artists Bring Color and Creativity to Denver Trails Published on December 13, 2024 Armed with paint supplies, ladders, concrete walls, and a sense of creativity inspired by the nature that surrounds them, each artist transformed our trail walls into living art. Their works uniquely blend our vibrant nature and resilient spirit, as highlighted in our “It’s in Denver’s Nature” campaign. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation