City Park is Denver's largest urban park. At more than 300 acres, it offers a variety of amenities including tennis courts and athletic fields, a network of paths, an event venue, and cultural institutions such as the Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature & Science. At any given time, multiple projects may be underway in City Park. Explore the following sections to learn more about current and recent projects:
October 2024 Update:
Efforts are underway to restore cormorant habitat on the island located within Duck Lake in City Park. These efforts will include the removal of listed noxious weeds, new tree plantings, bracing existing trees, and installation of habitat poles and floating wetlands. Earlier this year a new aeration system was installed to assist with water quality. Restoration efforts are expected to conclude late 2024.
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In partnership with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
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As the recipient of Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Fishing is Fun grant, DPR restored the banks of the pond, creating crusher-fine trail access, and planting wetland species to enhance water quality and habitat. Native shrubs and vegetation were also planted to help stabilize slopes leading to the water's edge.