Denver Parks & Recreation | January 2026

Happy New Year! (It's never too late for well wishes, right?). Start 2026 strong by adding Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) to your must-do list.

Kick off your January with DPR:

✅ Youth (ages 5-18) get a MY Denver Card for free access to recreation centers

✅ Similarly, MY Denver PRIME expands free access for Denverites (ages 60+)

✅ Use the Find a Park tool to explore one of 280 urban parks

✅ Drive up to Denver's mountain parks and stop by the Buffalo Bill Museum

✅ Explore rentals and permits available for your next event, meetup or celebration

✅ Join a public meeting to help us shape future park projects

Leash Your Dogs 🐾

Even if you have the goodest boy, off-leash dogs can create safety issues for wildlife, park visitors, and even other dogs. Keep our parks welcoming for everyone! Please keep your dog on-leash unless you are inside a designated dog park. If you love them, leash them! Our #2 priority: scoop the poop! 💩

View Park Rules

Visit Buffalo Bill Museum 🦬

FREE Admission

1. MY Denver Card youth cardholders can bring one adult in free

2. Free admission on the first Wednesday each month through April

Regular Admission: Adults (18-64): $5

Hours: Tues-Sun, 10 AM - 5:00 PM

(Closed on Mondays)

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Listen to Denver Playcast 🎙️

Your monthly guide to everything that makes Denver’s parks and recreation system one of a kind! Listen to learn more about our parks, trails and the people behind the scenes that make our recreation centers, parks, and outdoors spaces uniquely Denver.

Subscribe to the Podcast

Get a Free Tree 🌳

Want a tree? The Park People’s Denver Digs Trees program offers free and low-cost trees to all Denver residents. All you have to do is apply! A dozen species, all suited for Denver’s climate. Plant a tree, grow a greener life. Apply today at www.TheParkPeople.org

Apply by Feb 15

Get Active at the Rec Center 🗓️

Add activity registration dates to your calendar!

Registration for 2026 activities opens on the following days at 12 PM:

Spring 2026: Wed, February 25

Summer 2026: Wed, May 6, 2026

Fall 2026: Wed, July 22, 2026

Winter 2026: Wed, November 4, 2026

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Contribute to the Rail Yard 🎿

In partnership with the Denver Park Trust, we hope to build a new surface lift that will remove barriers for people of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Allowing users to get more rides in while visiting the Rail Yard to bring the winter mountain resort experience into the heart of the city. Contribute to our efforts and help spread the word!

Contribute to the Rail Yard

Denver Park Lover ⭐

What is on your 2026 Bucket List?

a. Hike to the top of Lookout Mountain

b. Bike down South Platte River

c. Catch an outdoor movie in the park

d. Join a yoga class at Rude Recreation Center

e. Photograph the changing seasons at Wash Park

Win a DPR Swag Bag!

Be a Park Steward 🤝

Looking to get more involved in your community? Come help out in your favorite park! Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year. The volunteer calendar shows current openings and upcoming events. Registration is required.

Stop by "Volunteering with DPR" Pop Ups to learn more:

Jan 17 | Sloan's Lake Park South Playground 10 AM -12 PM

Jan 24 | Confluence Park Amphitheater 10 AM -12 PM

Jan 25 | Wash Park Boathouse 10 AM - 12 PM

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