Community Celebrates Groundbreaking for Historic La Raza Park Published on May 19, 2025 $2 million renovation to preserve cultural legacy and enhance community space. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
A Sweetheart Bandit Finally Finds Forever Home Published on April 29, 2025 Park Hill Dave adopted, just in time for “Adopt a Shelter Pet Day” on April 30. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation
DPR Selects Sasaki to Lead Vision Process for New Park in Park Hill Published on April 15, 2025 Sasaki, in collaboration with DPR, will spearhead a plan for the site and chart its long-term future. Kicking off the visioning process, a community survey will launch Monday, April 21st. On April 24th, DPR will host a Youth & Family Field Day to determine priorities and opportunities for the park that will enrich the lives of Denver residents and celebrate the natural beauty of the area. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks, Parks & Recreation
City of Denver Breaks Ground on New Westwood Recreation Center Published on April 14, 2025 The new Westwood Recreation Center is supported by a $37.5 million investment from the Elevate Denver Bond program, a voter-approved initiative aimed at enhancing and expanding the city’s infrastructure. Tagged as: , Mayor, Parks & Recreation
Evergreen Golf Course Celebrates 100 Years of Golf and Scenic Beauty Published on February 11, 2025 The course’s origins date back to 1925 when the City of Denver acquired the Dedisse Ranch property with plans to build a reservoir and recreational lake. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation
Ruby Hill Rail Yard Opens for 2025 Season Published on January 23, 2025 The Ruby Hill Rail Yard officially opens for the 2025 season this Sunday, January 26, 2025. This season, the rail yard features newly designed rails, boxes, and configurations to accommodate skill levels from beginner to advanced. Open to both snowboarders and skiers, the rail yard remains free to the public. Weather permitting, the rail yard will be open until March. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
Civic Center Next 100 Design Receives Initial Approval Published on January 22, 2025 Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) is pleased to announce that the Civic Center Next 100 design plans were initially approved by the Landmark Preservation Committee. This approval marks a significant milestone in the ongoing revitalization of Civic Center Park, one of Denver’s most iconic and historically significant spaces. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
Denver Acquires Park Hill Golf Course in Historic Deal Published on January 15, 2025 In a historic deal, the City of Denver will make its largest ever single acquisition of private property to become an urban park with the purchase of Park Hill Golf Course. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Parks & Recreation, Press release
Local Artists Bring Color and Creativity to Denver Trails Published on December 13, 2024 Armed with paint supplies, ladders, concrete walls, and a sense of creativity inspired by the nature that surrounds them, each artist transformed our trail walls into living art. Their works uniquely blend our vibrant nature and resilient spirit, as highlighted in our “It’s in Denver’s Nature” campaign. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
New Indoor Pool Opens at Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center Published on November 20, 2024 Mayor Mike Johnston, Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore and Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) cut the ribbon on the new indoor pool at the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center. This state-of-the-art community amenity was made possible by the support of the Elevate Denver Bond, approved by voters to improve public amenities across the city. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation