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City Celebrates Tennis and Pickleball at the new Bear Valley Courts

Published on October 15, 2021

Improvements at the park were completed by the Elevate Denver Bond program and Denver Parks & Recreation.

Tagged as: , Elevate Denver, Mayor, Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release

Design Consultant for Westwood Recreation Center Approved

Published on October 11, 2021

Community outreach for the new recreation center will soon begin. The site of the future recreation center is located in one of the most underserved areas of the city.

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

Scoop the Poop! Four Reasons why you Should Clean up after your Dog.

Published on September 10, 2021

The best way to make sure that our park habitats and natural wildlife stay healthy is by encouraging all pet owners to pick up after their dogs and properly dispose of the waste, ideally in biodegradable bag, and then in a trash can or at a designated pet waste station. Read on for four reasons why it’s important to pick up your dog waste

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation

Civic Center Park Slated for Temporary Closure

Published on September 07, 2021

Restoration and abatement work to begin, health order outlines safety risks to public health and environment.

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

Scoop the poop! Reasons why you should clean up after your dog

Published on August 31, 2021

When dog waste is left behind, not only is it unsightly and leaves an overwhelming smell, but it can also leave excessive amounts of bacteria, parasites and nitrates that disrupt outdoor ecosystems. Help us keep park habitats healthy by picking up after your pet.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation

$450M Infrastructure Package Referred to November Ballot

Published on August 23, 2021

The GO bond infrastructure package is a key component of the city’s financial plan for economic recovery, the investments of which are expected to create an estimated 7,500 good-paying jobs,

Tagged as: , Budget, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Elections, Elevate Denver, Finance, Housing Stability, Jobs, Mayor, Mobility, News, Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release, Transportation and Infrastructure

DPR Opens More Recreation Centers & Indoor Pools; Extends Hours

Published on August 13, 2021

The next reopening phase starts on Monday, August 16 and includes 10 additional recreation centers, 8 indoor pools and extends hours at open facilities.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Recreation Centers

Washington Park paving project to close park roads & parking lots

Published on August 12, 2021

Thanks to a partnership with Denver’s Dept. Of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), the park road and parking lots in Washington Park are being repaved! This will improve the recreation experience for park visitors and require a closure of the park road and all parking lots for approx. 2 weeks.

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

Calling All Volunteers to Support Our Parks

Published on August 02, 2021

Budget reductions from the pandemic have resulted in significant reductions in parks and recreation staff, particularly within the maintenance department. While this presents challenges like increased trash in parks and less freshly planted flower beds, Denver Parks & Recreation will continue to ensure that our parks remain accessible.

Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation

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.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Arts & Venues, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Construction project, Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, Housing Stability, Jobs, Mayor, News, Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release, Transportation and Infrastructure

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New! Public Health Orders

News articles

City Celebrates Tennis and Pickleball at the new Bear Valley Courts

Design Consultant for Westwood Recreation Center Approved

Scoop the Poop! Four Reasons why you Should Clean up after your Dog.

Civic Center Park Slated for Temporary Closure

Scoop the poop! Reasons why you should clean up after your dog

$450M Infrastructure Package Referred to November Ballot

DPR Opens More Recreation Centers & Indoor Pools; Extends Hours

Washington Park paving project to close park roads & parking lots

Calling All Volunteers to Support Our Parks

City Releases $450 Million General Obligation Bond Package Details

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