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Denver Cooling Centers Activated July 9

Published on July 08, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Denver Metro Area for Wednesday July 9. 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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New Indoor Pool Opens at Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center

Published on November 20, 2024

Mayor Mike Johnston, Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore and Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) cut the ribbon on the new indoor pool at the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center. This state-of-the-art community amenity was made possible by the support of the Elevate Denver Bond, approved by voters to improve public amenities across the city.

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Latest Design Updates for Civic Center Park Unveiled

Published on October 31, 2024

Denver Parks and Recreation unveiled the latest design updates for the Civic Center Next 100 project which were highlighted at a community event that discussed implementation of the vision plan for Downtown Denver’s Iconic Civic Center Park.

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New Indoor Pool at Swansea Recreation Center Breaks Ground

Published on October 25, 2024

The new indoor pool will feature 3 lap lanes, a lazy river, and a large slide that loops out of the building and back inside.

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Denver Announces Plans to “ColoradoScape” City & County Building

Published on October 23, 2024

The project will re-imagine the gardens and landscape around the city’s iconic structure.

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National Park Service Awards $8.4 million to La Alma-Lincoln Park

Published on October 03, 2024

Denver Parks & Recreation will use the grant to improve La Alma-Lincoln Park with new features including an exercise and cultural story loop, skate park and playground expansion, roller skate loop and rhythm skate plaza, picnic grove, tree canopy improvements and pollinator garden, safety improvements including lighting, and circulation, restored amphitheater and new plaza.

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October 2024: Parks & RecCONNECT Monthly Newsletter

Published on October 02, 2024

Denver Parks & Recreation wants to keep you safe during the spooky season. Find out which park themed costumes to avoid and join us for celebrations at our recreation centers.

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September 2024: Parks & RecCONNECT Monthly Newsletter

Published on September 04, 2024

With the closing of outdoor pools, Denver Parks & Recreation declares the summer officially over! Catch up on the exciting fall updates, opportunities, and events.

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Denver Opens Cooling Centers August 4

Published on August 02, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Denver Metro Area on Sunday, August 4. To help residents stay cool and healthy during the uncomfortably high temperatures, the City and County of Denver is offering support.

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August 2024: Parks & RecCONNECT Monthly Newsletter

Published on August 01, 2024

As summer winds down, DPR invites you to celebrate with our diverse program offerings. Join us for Washington Park's 125th Anniversary Jubilee and volunteer to leave your legacy.

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