In Our Parks
Keep up to date on upcoming Denver Park Trust events, recent projects, and learn more about the Denver park system, why parks are important, and how we’re working to enhance and expand Denver’s parks in historically under-resourced communities.
Why Are Parks Important?
March 15, 2023: As countless studies have shown, parks and open space are a vital source of both physical and mental wellbeing for humans. Parks provide innumerable benefits for people, our communities, and the environment.
Birthday Celebration at Martinez Park
July 27, 2022: The Villa Park Neighborhood Association and nearly 150 residents celebrated Private Joseph P. Martinez’s birthday. Private Martinez was the first Latino and Coloradan to receive the Medal of Honor in World War II, and his birthday was celebrated by the community in his namesake park. If he were alive today, Private Martinez would be 102 years old.
Park Spotlight: Paco Sanchez Park
March 17, 2022: All about Paco Sanchez Park, a 30 acre park along Lakewood Gulch just east of Knox Ct. that boasts a very cool adventure playground designed to challenge and engage park lovers of all ages and abilities with climbing nets, a spiral slide, a zip line swing, and much more.
DPR’s Outdoor Adventure Plan, Rec Centers Reopening After COVID!
December 16, 2021: Denver Parks and Recreation Want to Know What Gets Community Members Outside with the Outdoor Adventure Plan; Recreation centers return to full operating hours after COVID
DPR’s Resiliency Program, Unveiling Madam CJ Walker Park’s New Interpretive Signs, and the 39th Avenue Greenway
September 30, 2021: Why you should clean up after your dog; All about DPR’s resiliency program; Explore the 39th Avenue Greenway; Unveiling of the new Madam CJ Walker Interpretive Signs
About the Whittier Neighborhood, DPT’s 2nd Birthday, and the North American Beaver
July 29, 2021: Whittier’s History and Walking Tour; Help us celebrate the Denver Park Trust’s 2nd Birthday; Critter of the Month: the North American Beaver
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