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City Releases $450 Million General Obligation Bond Package Details

Published on July 27, 2021

The city today followed through on the commitment to deliver a boost to Denver’s economic recovery with an equitable, fiscally responsible, community-focused $450 million General Obligation (GO) bond package which would create an estimated 7,500 good-paying jobs, produce an estimated $483 million in worker wages and benefits, and $1 billion in economic benefits.

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Sloan’s Lake Temporarily Closed Due to Blue-Green Algae

Published on July 22, 2021

Due to the potential public health risk posed by increasing blue-green algae bloom in the water, Sloan’s Lake is temporarily closed until further notice. Contact with the water and all recreational activities are prohibited. Park visitors should not allow their children or pets in or near the water.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

DDPHE, Denver Parks Warn of Deadly Algae in Sloan’s Lake

Published on July 09, 2021

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) and Denver Parks & Recreation are sounding the alarm over potentially deadly blue-green algae detected at Sloan’s Lake.

Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Environment, Parks, Press release, Public Health & Environment

Improvements to Inspiration Point Park Underway

Published on July 02, 2021

The 25.5-acre park is located at 49th avenue and Sheridan Boulevard in northwest Denver. The park sits at an elevation of 5,415 feet and affords incredible views of nearly 200 miles of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, as well as the entire city of Denver. Completed in 1910, Inspiration Point Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

Reopening of St. Charles Place Park Celebrated with Youth Ambassadors

Published on June 28, 2021

The 2.5-acre park is located next to the St. Charles Recreation Center in Denver’s Cole neighborhood. Designed by the youth ambassadors, this collaborative park project represents the neighborhood and integrates the surrounding spaces to create a community gathering area.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

Fire Restrictions in Effect for Denver Mountain Parks & Open Space

Published on June 22, 2021

Due to extremely dry conditions and a high potential for danger, fire restrictions are in effect for all Denver Mountain Parks properties located in Jefferson County, Clear Creek County and Douglas County.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

Youth Education Center Breaks Ground at Montbello Open Space Park

Published on June 09, 2021

The 5.5-acre open space park and education center site is located at East 46th Avenue and Albrook Drive, near Peoria Street and Interstate 70 in the heart of northeast Denver's Montbello neighborhood.

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Multi-Purpose Rink Now Open at Lowry Sports Complex

Published on May 13, 2021

This is the first outdoor multi-sport enclosed rink within the Denver parks system, and the only rink of its kind in Denver that is free and open to the public year-round.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

Restoration and Repair of Sullivan Gateway at City Park Complete

Published on May 06, 2021

Sullivan Gateway, built in 1917, marks the south entry of the City Park Esplanade, part of the City Beautiful Parkway Historic District.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

Back-to-Back Snowstorms May Cause Additional Damage to Trees

Published on April 19, 2021

With the prediction of more heavy wet snow today closely following Friday’s storm, trees may be more prone to damage and limbs that may have partially failed, could fail completely due to the additional weight.

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Parks and Recreation News

Get the latest news from Denver Parks & Recreation.

City Releases $450 Million General Obligation Bond Package Details

Sloan’s Lake Temporarily Closed Due to Blue-Green Algae

DDPHE, Denver Parks Warn of Deadly Algae in Sloan’s Lake

Improvements to Inspiration Point Park Underway

Reopening of St. Charles Place Park Celebrated with Youth Ambassadors

Fire Restrictions in Effect for Denver Mountain Parks & Open Space

Youth Education Center Breaks Ground at Montbello Open Space Park

Multi-Purpose Rink Now Open at Lowry Sports Complex

Restoration and Repair of Sullivan Gateway at City Park Complete

Back-to-Back Snowstorms May Cause Additional Damage to Trees

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