Park Rangers

You have the right to request a hearing to review issuance of your citation by filing a petition. If you would like to request a hearing, you may do so by submitting a petition for review, along with a non-refundable $25 filing fee, within 15 days of receiving the citation.

Please make sure you have your citation number and you enter the citation number exactly as it appears on the physical copy of your citation. 

Appeal Your Park Citation

 Are you fishing around for some summer fun? Come reel in a good time with Park Rangers and other staff from Denver Parks and Recreation during this summer’s Fishing is Fun program which consists of different fishing activities for various age groups and skill levels. Each event is a free education-based program providing information about fish and fishing ethics, skills, safety, water ecosystems, and environmental stewardship. All necessary items will be provided from live bait to poles, and participants will be able to take home a fishing rod to enjoy all summer long. We hope you’ll come catch a love for fishing – you’re sure to be hooked!

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City Parks are closed from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am. No access is allowed during these times except on through roads or trails. Mountain Parks are closed one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise. Activities or events may be allowed after curfew with an issued permit.

The Volunteer Courtesy Patrol was created in 2011 by the Denver Parks and Recreation Ranger Program with help from BikeDenver, and is comprised of over 100 volunteers who are excited about helping their community.  Volunteers model good behavior for others, provide information to park and trail visitors including information about safety, provide mechanical and medical assistance as needed, report maintenance issues, and provide extra eyes and ears for the Denver Rangers.  They currently patrol Denver’s most visited areas including the Cherry Creek Trail, the South Platte River Trail, Washington Park, City Park, Cheesman Park, Bear Creek Park/Trail, and High Line Canal Trail.  More information on the Volunteer Page.

The Park Ranger program provides:

• Enhancement of public safety through proactive visitor contacts
• Enforcement of Park Rules and Regulations  
• Daily patrol and monitoring of the urban and mountain parks 
• Protection of park resources and facilities
• Customer service related to park permits and events
• Emergency response and visitor assistance
• Maintenance activities to keep parks safe and clean 
• Administration of the citywide boating program   
• Outreach and environmental education