Axton Ranch Donation In March 2021, Denver City Council approved an agreement to accept 450-acres of Axton Ranch in Jefferson and Gilpin Counties to the Denver Mountain Park system. This is the first acquisition of a new mountain park since the donation of James Q. Newton Park in Conifer in 1939.
Basketball Court Improvements (Multi-Park) Basketball courts in Berkeley Park, Bezoff Park, Chavez Park, Dennison Park, Eastmoor Park, Harvard Gulch Park, and Pferdesteller Park will undergo improvements.
Bear Creek Park Vision Plan This 86-acre regional park contains natural landscapes, a playground, regional trail, picnic shelters, ballfields and a restroom building. A master plan document and concept plan for park improvements to be implemented in future phases tomake Bear Creek Park a resilient destination park.
Bethesda Park (New Park at Iliff & Bellaire) After several years of working with the community, the vision plan was completed 2023. This new 2-acre park is starting its final design with construction documents completed in late 2025.
Capitol Hill Parks Projects This parks planning project in Capitol Hill will look at the cluster of three parks in the southern part of the neighborhood: Quality Hill Park, Governors' Park, and Grant-Humphrey’s Park.
Cheesman Park Playground, Picnic Area & Walk Improvements Improvements to highlight Cheesman Park's tree canopy and landscape include a renovated playground and new picnic site, along with improved pedestrian path between the Pavilion and Denver Botanic Gardens.
City Park Projects Learn about projects in City Park, including a nature-play area being built in partnership with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the restoration of Lily Lake, and the recently completed regional playground.
City of Chennai Park and City of Potenza Park Thanks to DPR Capital Funds and the Elevate Denver Bond, two Sister City parks are getting upgrades!
Civic Center & Bannock Street Concept Design Project partners and the public are working together to create a design for four key areas within Civic Center that will accommodate its current uses and encourage active daily use in the: Greek Theater, Central Promenade, Central Gathering Space, and Bannock Street between Colfax and 14th Avenue.
Clear Creek Trail A grade separation study at West 52nd Avenue will evaluate multiple options to determine whether it's possible to build an overpass or underpass of the Clear Creek Trail and realign the trail within the creek corridor.
Crestmoor Park Thanks to funding from the RISE Denver Bond and City Wide Accessibility Capital Funds, the second phase of improvements are being made to playground equipment and other amenities throughout Crestmoor Park.
Dailey Park Thanks to funding from the voter-approved 2021 Rise Bond, improvements are being made to the playground and basketball court at Dailey Park.
DeBoer Park & Harvard Gulch Trail In June 2023, the bridge in DeBoer Park was found to have critical structural issues which could not be repaired and require a complete replacement of the bridge. Find construction updates and detour information.
Green Valley Ranch West Park Green Valley Ranch West Park is a 3.5-acre park situated in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood. The park provides amenities to the local neighborhood such as picnic spaces, athletic fields, a basketball court, and a playground. Planned enhancements are in the works for this park.
Harvey Park Improvements Thanks to funding from the Rise GO Bond 2021, improvements are being made to playground equipment and new site furnishings at Harvey Park.
Heron Pond Open Space and Carpio-Sanguinette Park This project re-envisions approximately 80 acres of city property and existing open space around Heron Pond to serve as a regional and local amenity in the Globeville and Elyria/Swansea neighborhoods.
High Line Canal Trail The High Line Canal trail is a 71-mile-long trail that extends into Denver County for approximately 16 miles. Learn more about improvements to the trail in partnership with the High Line Canal Conservancy.
Huston Lake Park Improvements Huston Lake Park is a community park in the Athmar Park neighborhood with a wide variety of amenities. The next phase of improvements include a new playground, walks with ADA improvements, and irrigation upgrades.
La Alma-Lincoln Park Vision Plan Exciting changes are coming to La Alma-Lincoln Park! A Vision Plan was completed in July 2023 for La Alma-Lincoln Park, illustrating the community vision for the future of the beloved neighborhood park. “Alma” translates to “soul” and this park has been the heart and soul of the surrounding neighborhood through a rich and diverse history.
Landscape Transformation Projects Strategies have been developed to expand resilient, low-water landscapes in areas that provide limited or no recreational value, such as medians, steep slopes, and low-traffic edges along roadways and waterways.
La Raza Park Improvements Denver Parks and Recreation is planning enhancements for La Raza Park. This project is being funded through the Legacy Fund, DPR CIP, Elevate Denver Bond, and RISE Denver Bond.
Loretto Heights Park Improvements This park contains natural landscapes, a playground, trails, and picnic shelters. A master plan document and concept plan for park improvements to be implemented in future phases tomake Loretto Heights Park a resilient destination park.
Martinez Park Master Plan The Martinez Park master plan was completed in January 2021. The next phase, including final design and construction of Phase 1A, will include new and exciting amenities that support active recreation and play.
Mestizo-Curtis Park This project consists of rebuilding and updating the existing community pool and pool facility.
Montbello Central Park Improvements Thanks to funding from the Parks Legacy Fund, Parks Capital Funds, and RISE Bond the existing tennis court facility and ballfields will receive improvements at Montbello Central Park.
Montbello Landscape Transformation at 56th and Chambers This project proposes to convert non-functional bluegrass along E. 56th Ave. and Chambers Rd. to a low-water native prairie with grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs. Irrigation will be upgraded to improve long-term water efficiency and support landscape transformation.
Montclair Park Playground This project will replace the playground and surfacing within the playground area. The design will be informed through a communityengagement process that will provide a range of opportunities to provide feedback.
New Park in Sun Valley A new 10-acre park is coming to 10th Avenue and Alcott Street in the Sun Valley neighborhood. Owned by Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and Xcel Energy, this riverfront parcel is being constructed and conveyed to DPR to serve the redeveloped DHA Sun Valley community with access to the river and regional trail system.
New Park at 47th and Telluride This new park will provide much need amenities for the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood. A vision plan for the park was completed in 2022 and the voter-approved RISE Bond has funded the first phase of construction. The park will include athletic fields, sports courts, a play area, walkways, and other amenities as requested by the community.
New Park in Avion Community DPR is partnering with the Denver Connection West Metropolitan District to acquire & build a new park in northeast Denver's Avion community. At approx. 9 acres, a 2022 vision plan includes a playground, basketball court, athletic fields and walking loop along with native landscaping and trees, urban food forest, picnic and seating areas. Funding provided by DCWMD & Parks Legacy Funds.
Park Hill Park In a historic deal negotiated by Mayor Mike Johnston, the City and County of Denver is acquiring the site of the former Park Hill Golf Course and intends to transform it into a modern, urban park. Denver Parks & Recreation will oversee the park, which will open for the public by summer 2025.
Pickleball: Planning & Advisory Group Denver Parks & Recreation recognizes the demand for additional pickleball facilities and is exploring appropriate park locations while collaborating with stakeholders on various maintenance and operations issues around the sport.
Rosamond Park Improvements Rosamond Park was identified as an Elevate Denver and Rise Bond project with the scope including replacement of the existing playground and basketball court (Elevate Denver Bond) and replacement of the tennis courts and lighting (Rise Bond).
Ruby Hill Park: Phase 3 Design After successfully implementing the Levitt Pavilion, mountain bike park, roadway network, and parking lot improvements called for in the 2008 Ruby Hill Park Master Plan, DPR is advancing the third phase of improvements.
Sloan's Lake Neighborhood Projects Several projects and planning efforts are underway in Denver's Westwood neighborhood, bringing new green space and recreation amenities to the community.
Skyline Park Improvements This project will create a new vision for all three blocks of Skyline Park and develop a final design for construction of phase one improvements that are funded by the Elevate Denver Bond Program. In alignment with the Outdoor Downtown Plan, this plan will be driven by the foundational goals of a Social, Recreational, Connected, Cultural and Sustainable downtown.
Southmoor Park Improvements Planned enhancements are in the works for Southmoor Park, which include a reconstructed basketball court and playground with possible new locations, ADA-compliant walkways, and turf conversion with associated irrigation upgrades.
South Platte River Trail Improvements Various long and short-term infrastructure projects will soon be implemented and require detours along the South Platte River Trail in the coming months and years.
Swansea Indoor Pool An indoor pool is being constructed at Swansea Recreation Center to replace its aging outdoor pool. This project is funded through the Elevate Denver Bond.
Tennessee Utility Corridor Irrigation Replacement This project includes full irrigation system replacement along the 8 block corridor between Federal and Zuni. The project will also include landscape restoration.
Trails Projects Various long and short-term infrastructure projects are implemented on Denver's regional trail system, requiring detours and closures at different times and locations. Learn more about current trail projects.
Vanderbilt Park East Vanderbilt Park East, located adjacent to the proposed Denver Summit FC stadium site, will be developed in association with the stadium. Learn more and get involved.
Washington Park Projects Learn about current and recent projects happening to maintain and improve one of Denver's largest parks, including upgrades to picnic areas, courts, walks, and other park infrastructure.
Westwood Recreation Center This project is funded through the Elevate Denver Bond Program. The public input process held in early 2018 identified health and wellness as a high priority throughout the city, with a recreation service-gap in west Denver—the future recreation center will be the first in the neighborhood.
Westwood Neighborhood Projects Several projects and planning efforts are underway in Denver's Westwood neighborhood, bringing new green space and recreation amenities to the community.
W. H. Ferguson Park (Turtle Park) This project will focus on maintenance upgrades to the existing play area and irrigation system, along with bringing access to the park's amenities up to ADA standards.
Zeckendorf Plaza Dog Park Denver Parks and Recreation has recently initiated a 3-month pilot dog park at Quality Hill Park. It started following a series of focus groups with the neighborhood association.