On February 1, the project team hosted a second Public Open House at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The information shared at this meeting included a summary of what's been heard from the community thus far, existing conditions, preliminary recommendations and big ideas for consideration.
This information was organized by topic and is available for review below:
This past fall, DPR continued to solicit input from the public. The community Stakeholder Working Group met two times, providing further guidance and feedback to the department. Based on this outreach, the following statement was developed to establish the park’s character and help draft goals and principles for the future of City Park:
Park Character:
City Park is ‘the People’s Park’ with a 120-year legacy as Denver’s most loved public space. The park’s distinct spatial patterns of large open meadows and lakes are defined by mature forested groves, curving roads and paths, and allees of trees. Living collections and gardens, gateways, monuments, and buildings and structures strategically define entries, views, and park experiences, adding to the park’s grandeur. Together, these define the People’s Park, where experiences are offered for all, from tranquil walks, to play and biking, to outings to the Zoo and Museum.
Draft goals for City Park’s future, consistent with rehabilitation approach:
Draft principles for City Park’s future:
Summer 2017 Project Update
Thank you for sharing your voice in the City Park Master Plan Update! This summer we have conducted the following outreach to inform our existing conditions assessment and identify what makes City Park special to you:
Through this outreach, we have heard the following reoccurring themes from the City Park community:
This fall we will wrap up our inventory and assessment of existing conditions. These findings will serve as the basis for establishing a vision and guidance for development of draft master plan recommendations. We appreciate your input and look forward to your continued support!
Since 2001, more than $60 million has been invested in City Park, implementing many of the 2001 Master Plan recommendations, including:
The following map illustrates investments made in the last 15 years and highlights 2001 Master Plan recommendations that have been implemented.
The following illustrates the anticipated schedule for the master plan process. Please stay tuned for public meeting dates and times.
At key milestones there will be additional opportunities for input through stakeholder working group meetings, online surveys and events at the park. Please send an email to CityParkMasterPlan@denvergov.org to sign up to receive project updates.
Why update the City Park Master Plan?
The existing City Park Master Plan, Revitalizing the Legacy of City Park, was completed in 2001 and has provided guidance on park projects for more than 15 years. Over that time, the neighborhood has changed and additional park studies have been conducted, prompting the 2017 master plan update initiative which will:
The project is funded by Denver Parks and Recreation and a Historical Fund Grant from History Colorado, with contributions from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; the Denver Zoo; Historic Denver; City Park Alliance; City Park Friends & Neighbors; and dozens of individual donors.
Design Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 31 | 9-11am
City Park Greenhouse
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Public Open House 3
Thursday, April 19, 2018 | 5-7PM
East High School Cafeteria | 1600 City Park Esplanade
Public Open House 2
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 | 5:30-7:30PM
Download the meeting boards:
Part 1 (PDF) Part 2 (PDF)
Public Open House 1
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 | 5:00-7:00PM
Download meeting boards (PDF)
For questions and project updates, please send an email to CityParkMasterPlan@denvergov.org.