The Urban Forest: It's In Denver's Nature Published on May 24, 2023 Growing and caring for the city's trees? It's In Denver's Nature. Nurturing a robust urban forest is critical to our resiliency when it comes to combatting the effects of climate change. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
Denver Days 2023 Published on April 20, 2023 The Agency for Human Rights and Community Partnerships (HRCP) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 11th annual Denver Days! This year, Denver Days will be celebrated during the first weekend of August. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Human Rights & Community Partnerships, Mayor, Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release
DEN Airport Expands Land Overseen by Denver Parks & Recreation Published on February 07, 2023 Denver Parks and Recreation previously oversaw, managed, and maintained 198 acres of DEN’s prairie grasslands. An expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which began Jan. 14, increased the area managed by DPR to approximately 580 acres, making it the largest open space in the City and County of Denver. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
Tree Damage: How to Manage Broken Limbs and Fallen Branches Published on January 18, 2023 Denver Parks & Recreation is reminding residents to be cautious of broken limbs overhead, along with how to manage fallen trees and branches. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
Improvements to McWilliams Park Complete Published on September 29, 2022 Thanks to voters who supported the #ElevateDenver bond and Park Legacy Fund, improvements at McWilliams Park are now complete! Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
Bond-Funded Rebuild of Congress Park Pool Complete Published on August 02, 2022 The $10.1M project was funded by the Elevate Denver Bond Program, approved by voters in 2017, for the design and construction of a new regional park pool facility to replace the outdated outdoor pool. Tagged as: , Elevate Denver, Parks, Parks & Recreation
Be Aware: Stay Safe Around Denver’s Waterways, While Outdoors Published on July 21, 2022 The hot weather may have you craving a dip into one of Denver’s lakes or waterways or spending time in the outdoors unprotected from biting bugs. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) wants to be sure all Denverites stay safe and healthy while enjoying summer activities. Tagged as: , News, Parks, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DPR Celebrates the Grand Opening of Arkins Promenade Published on July 14, 2022 Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR), Mayor Michael B. Hancock, city officials, project partners, and the community celebrated the completion of the Arkins Promenade, an Elevate Denver Bond supported project, that creates a new space along the South Platte River for open space, recreation, and leisure activities. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
Playground Equipment Can Be Dangerous on Hot Days Published on July 08, 2022 With recent high temperatures nearing or surpassing 100 degrees, and more hot weather expected for the summer months, Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) is advising parents and caregivers that playground equipment can heat to dangerously high temperatures, posing a burn risk for children. Tagged as: , Parks, Parks & Recreation
Denver Offers $1000 Cash Incentive to Employ More Lifeguards Published on July 05, 2022 Denver offers cash incentive to employ more Lifeguards at public pools. New applicants who achieve certification, start work can receive incentive up to $1,000. Tagged as: , Announcements, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Jobs, News, Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release, Recreation Centers