Denver Parks & Recreation | March 2025 | |
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They Not Like Us 🎶
Hey Denver, I hear you like some fun. This Sunday, set your clock forward by one hour. Just make sure you get plenty of sleep to enjoy playin’ in sunnier days. The other departments, they not like us. You already know that the most fun department has plenty in store for the spring season. City is back up, it’s a must, we outside!
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You a Fan, You a Fan, You a Fan 🎙️
Denver Playcast – a Parks, Recreation & Trail Mix a monthly guide to everything that makes our system one of a kind. In the second episode, Denver's first National Historic Landmark, Civic Center Park, is undergoing a major transformation. Podcast host Stephanie Figueroa speaks with Jenna Harris, DPR’s Downtown Parks Program Manager about the planned changes to Denver's crown-jewel park.
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Be a Smart Ash, wop, wop, wop, wop
The Office of the City Forester’s Be A Smart Ash program offers free, right-of-way tree planting which focuses on single-family residential homes in the city and county of Denver. Residents can apply online to have their property’s adjacent right-of-way assessed for tree planting. Over 1,300 trees are planted each year in the spring and fall seasons at no cost to residents! If there is room for a tree, a species will be selected and planted that is suitable for the location and will provide benefits for years to come. See if you are eligible and apply today!
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Certified Tree Lover? Celebrate Arbor Day at City Park 🌳
When: Sat. April 19 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: City Park, 2100 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Make a difference this Arbor Day by helping to enhance Denver’s urban forest! Volunteers are needed to help plant trees at City Park, located at 17th and York.
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Step this Way, Step this Way 🕺
Survey is closing on March 15. Help us improve the future of MY Denver programs at our recreation centers! This survey is for current and future participating MY Denver families to share what matters most in the programming. Provide your email address to be entered into a random drawing for a prize! 🏆
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Now Streaming, Nature 🎬🍿
Streaming, it’s not just for TV. Your next big adventure could be right around the corner on Colorado’s public lands. Live out new ‘episodes’ every time you go out. Make sure you Know Before You Go and plan your visit. Check out helpful tips in each episode! #KnowBeforeYouGo #BingeSomeNature
Brought to you by NoCo Places, a coalition of northern Colorado Front Range public land managers. This coalition represents a common voice for public lands. Learn more.
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2025 Vibrant Denver Bond 🤑
The Vibrant Denver bond program empowers communities to take an active role in shaping and preparing Denver for the future. Bond programs are used to fund new public parks, recreation centers, libraries, arts and cultural venues, roads, bridges, police stations, and other public facilities. Join community conversations and provide feedback via the short survey which closes on March 31.
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Future Fest 🌞
Future Fest is an inclusive, free, citywide event for young people of all ages and their families on April 26, 2025 at Civic Center Park. This citywide event is focused on empowering youth, connecting passions to careers and creating a more inclusive future for all.
YOUth belong at Future Fest 2025! Brought to you by the City and County of Denver.
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For the Minorrrrrrs 📢
Denver recreation centers offer both structured and drop-in activities for MY Denver cardholders when school is out. This includes afterschool, during school breaks and evening and weekend fun! Activities vary, falling under five categories:
- Sports and Wellness
- Urban Arts and Culture
- Science, Technology and Education
- Social Recreation
- Community Engagement
Cardholders can access any of Denver's 24 recreation centers, including 13 indoor swimming pools, and 16 outdoor pools, which are open during the summer months, all at no cost. The MY Denver Card also provides an awesome variety of "structured" programs led by qualified staff members at 24 recreation centers. Select the center of your choice to view the activity calendar and go have some fun!
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Spring Break Programs 😎
Did you know Denver Parks and Recreation offers spring break camps and programming? With limited spaces available, be sure to sign up quick and mark your 2026 calendar to get ahead of the curve.
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Volunteers Needed. Are You Locked In?
Register to volunteer for Miracle League Denver at Valverde Park in cooperation with Adaptive Recreation Department. Learn more and register.
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Are You My Friend?
Are You Locked In? ⭐
Guess where this image was taken! To give you a hint, we didn't forget about our mountain parks. We will pick a random entry to win a DPR swag bag.
Thank you for guessing the podcast artwork last month. If you guessed Paco Sanchez Park playground (which most of you did), you are correct.
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Mar. 12 | Harvard Gulch Open House Public Meeting
Mar. 13 | Green Valley Ranch West Park Public Meeting #2
Apr. 3 | Clear Creek Trail Community Meeting
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