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Athletic Field Permit Policy

Date: Thursday, June 29, 2017
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Denver Police Protective Association Event Center ; 2105 Decatur St.  

Denver Parks & Recreation invites the community to attend a public meeting to discuss creation of a new athletic permit policy. This policy would address priority use of athletic fields, historical priority, scheduling, allowable use, rest periods, field preparation, cancellation/refunds, and consequences for policy violations, among other issues. Please plan on attending this meeting to learn more about the policy creation process and to voice your thoughts on these topics.

For more information, please contact the Parks Permit Office | 720.913.0700 | Park.Permits@denvergov.org

For Spanish language interpretation email: Laura.Morales@denvergov.org.   

A sign language interpreter or CART will be provided upon request (three business days’ notice is requested): SignLanguageServices@denvergov.org. 

For any other public accommodation requests/concerns contact DisabilityAccess@denvergov.org

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NOTICE OF REVISED PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMUNICATION AND NOTIFICATION POLICY (PECAN)

 Notice is hereby given that the Department of Parks and Recreation for the City & County of Denver has proposed revisions to the Public Engagement Communication and Notification Policy (PECAN), as of May 26, 2017. The revisions adjust the time period stated for notice of public hearings, to align with the requirement cited in the City Charter. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hear public comments on this revised policy on July 12, 2017 at 5:30 pm at the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, held at the Wellington Webb Municipal Building, located at 201 W. Colfax Ave., Room 4.F.6. A copy of the PECAN Policy, as modified, is on file with the Manager of Parks and Recreation and available for download via this link.

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NOTICE OF REVISED NAMING OF PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES POLICY

Notice is hereby given that the Department of Parks and Recreation for the City & County of Denver has proposed revisions to the Naming of Parks and Recreational Facilities Policy as of May 26, 2016. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hear public comments on this revised policy on July 12, 2017 at 5:30 pm at the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, held at the Wellington Webb Municipal Building, located at 201 W. Colfax Ave., Room 4.F.6. A copy of the Naming of Parks and Recreational Facilities Policy, as modified, is on file with the Manager of Parks and Recreation and available for download via this link.

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City Park Master Plan Update

Public Open House
Date: Tuesday, May 30
Time: 5:00-7:00PM
Location: City Park Pavilion | 1700 N. York St.

Learn about the master plan update, discuss what makes City Park “the people’s park” and share your ideas for this planning process! Learn more about this project.

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RiNo Park

Public Meeting 4, Existing building re-use: June 22, 2017

You are invited to attend an upcoming Public Open House to discuss the potential re-use of the two existing buildings on the River North Park site. The process to identify funding and  potential partnerships for programming the buildings is underway, and your input is needed.

DATE: June 22, 2017
TIME: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (please come at any time ­– a brief presentation will occur at 6pm)
LOCATION: Summit Church, 3300 Larimer St.

For questions, please email Sloane Nystrom, Denver Parks/NDCC Project Manager, at Sloane.Nystrom@denvergov.org

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A sign language interpreter or CART will be provided upon request, three business days in advance. Contact signlanguageservices@denvergov.org to make your request. For any other public accomodation requests or concerns, email disabilityaccess@denvergov.org

Notice of Rules & Regulations Adoption

Proposed updates presented at the Department of Parks & Recreation’s May 14, 2015 Public Hearing have been duly adopted effective May 27, 2015, in accordance with the rule-making requirements of Section 39-2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code and are in accordance with the authority of the Executive Director of the Denver Department of Parks & Recreation under Section 2.4.4 of the Denver City Charter.

 View full rules and regulations

Washington Park Passive Recreation Use Areas (PRUA) Amendment

The purpose of the PRUA Regulation is the protection and management of public health and safety, as well as public park land, and to assure fair and equitable use of Washington Park by all patrons. High levels of active recreational use of Washington Park, particularly on weekends and holidays during the warm seasons, have resulted in public conflicts and misconduct in Washington Park. It also causes significant wear and tear on portions of the turf inside the park. The PRUA Regulation is necessary to reduce, if not eliminate, these conflicts, misconduct and park damage, and to allow effective enforcement by park rangers and police. 

View the full Washington Park Passive Recreation Use Areas Amendment

This Policy is adopted by the Denver Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) for the purpose of providing some clarity as to the designation status of and the protections afforded to Denver parks under the existing legal framework and to make clear the public process with respect to designation of Denver parks in accordance with the City Charter and City procedures.

• Final Park Designation Policy
• Current park designation status
• Current park designation map
• Park Designation Steering Committee Representatives

 

City & County of Denver
Department of Parks & Recreation
Notice of Public Hearing regarding
Proposed Changes to Rules and Regulations

Notice is hereby given that effective June 12, 2014 the Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations amendments will be amended to address the following issues:

8A.0 Marijuana. (39-10)  The prohibition of the consumption, use, display, transfer, distribution, sale, or growth of marijuana, as specified herein, is important to the safe and harmonious public use of Park Facilities.

8A.1: Violation: The consumption, use, display, transfer, distribution, sale, or growth of marijuana in a Park Facility is prohibited.

The Administrative Citation Rules and Regulations for the Denver Department of Parks and Regulations, as adopted May 11, 2012, are hereby amended with respect to Attachment B (Penalty Fines) to add the following fine for violation of Section 39-10(c), D.R.M.C., regarding marijuana, which fine is in accordance with Section 39-10(d), D.R.M.C.:

Section 39-10(c)
Marijuana     $150.00

The existing provisions in Attachment B pertaining to a second offense within one year and a third offense within one year shall be applicable to violations involving marijuana.

A copy of the Rules and Regulations, as amended, is on file with the Manager of Parks and Recreation and is available for public inspection on the website. A public hearing will take place June 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Wellington Webb Municipal Building located at 201 W Colfax Ave., 4^th floor, room 4.F.6.

Developed in 2013, the RAP Plan identifies core services, points out duplication in services, recommends service provision strategies, and recommends resource allocation and pricing strategies. It enhances partnerships and helps meet the future needs of Denver residents, and those who work in and visit the community.

Full Report
Summary

• Administrative Citations, Rules and Regulations
• Communications Policy
• Rules and Regulations for Parks and Facilities
• Park Rules Brochure
• Gift Policy
• Rule 8A.0