Denver Parks & Recreation | June 4, 2025

Sunny days are ahead (we hope). Through rain and shine, you can depend on us to keep a green composure. Check out the latest and greatest from Denver Parks and Recreation!

Denver in the Top 10 🏆

Denver climbed to the 10th place in Trust for Public Land's ParkScore Index! An impressive 96% of Denver residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park or accessible school yard—well above the 76% national average. Denver Parks and Recreation's Executive Director Jolon Clark said, "Every Denverite deserves access to quality green spaces that are close to home. This top-ten ranking reflects the collective dedication of our residents, partners and employees to building a parks system that is equitable, accessible and resilient."

Mural Art on Trails 🎨

We have partnered with HCA HealthONE to bring 8 vibrant murals to the Cherry Creek and South Platte River trails. The collaboration aims to make a positive community impact beyond our shared values of service, health, and connection. The murals celebrate community, encourage outdoor activity, and beautify our trail system. Keep an eye out during your next trail adventure!

Last Call for Volunteers! 📢

Join our summer trail cleanup this Saturday! Sign up to help with general clean up tasks that may include trash and weed removal, painting, and other tasks to keep Denver trails looking great for all trail users. We still have open spots in one of 11 locations.

When: Sat., June 7 | 8:00 - 10:00 AM

Where: Multiple locations across Denver

Become a Sponsor 🤑

Get ready for the first Cherry Creek Trail Wall Fest! This event celebrates homegrown creative talent through an outdoor art gallery along the Cherry Creek Trail. This is your chance to be a part of something special - help us elevate our local artists and make the Cherry Creek Trail more beautiful than it already is. Become a sponsor and let's paint the town (trail) together!

Park Hill Park: Open House 🍦

Join us for our next public engagement meeting on the future 155-acre park! You'll be able to react to potential park layouts based on the input gathered so far. The first 200 attendees will receive a free ice cream!

When: Sat., June 7 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Where: City of Axum Park

Denver Playcast 🎙️

Dive into the latest on Park Hill in this month's episode of Denver Playcast: A Parks, Recreation & Trail Mix! A once-in-a-lifetime park is coming to Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood. Jolon Clark from Denver Parks & Recreation and Anna Cawrse from Sasaki join our host Stephanie to discuss what it’ll take to convert this former 155-acre golf course into Denver’s newest regional park in over 100 years.

Request for Information: Pahaska Concession Services 🧾

DPR is soliciting responses from companies with the interest, capability, and financial backing to operate indigenous-focused food and beverage, retail marketplace, and cultural programming concession services at Denver Mountain Parks’ historic Pahaska facility located at Lookout Mountain Park. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only.

Pool Season is (Almost) Here! 🏊‍♂️

Whether you’re an indoor or outdoor swimmer, there’s a DPR pool to help you cool off from the Mile High heat. This summer, pools will be open from June 9 through August 11, with holiday closures on June 19 and July 4. Due to construction and maintenance needs, Mestizo Curtis pool will not open for the 2025 season, and Ruby Hill Park pool is permanently closed.

Note: Outdoor pools may close for unexpected maintenance and during inclement weather when lightning is in the area or temperatures or forecasted to remain below 65 degrees.

La Alma Live! Concert Series 🎶

La Alma Live is a three-part concert series to gather community to celebrate music, culture, and connection. Through intergenerational performances, storytelling, and cultural exchange, La Alma Live will honor the city’s rich artistic legacy while providing a platform for both emerging and established artists.

When: Sundays June 8, July 13, August 10 | 5:00-7:00 PM

Where: La Alma-Lincoln Park Amphitheater, 1102-1198 Osage St, Denver CO 80204

Cost: FREE!

Youth Climbing Team 🧗‍♀️

Outdoor Recreation's youth climbing team invites youth to have fun on rocks! Instruction, equipment, and transportation provided. Register today!

When: Every Monday in June and July

Where: Carla Madison Recreation Center

Summer Equals Movie in the Parks 🎬

We are hosting 11 movie in the park events across the city. Grab your favorite blanket, snacks, and enjoy watching a movie at your neighborhood park. Movies start at 7:00 PM. Admission is free and presented by the MY Denver Card. Registration not required. All ages welcome.

Tuesday, June 17 | Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center | The Lion King: Mufasa

Tuesday, June 24 | Johnson Recreation Center | Night at the Museum

Wednesday, June 25 | Aztlan Recreation Center | The Sandlot

Thursday, June 26 | Pack Sanchez Park | Moana 2

Thursday, July 3 | Swansea Recreation Center | Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Thursday, July 10 | Harvey Park Recreation Center | Despicable Me 4

Tuesday, July 15 | Cook Park Recreation Center | The Minecraft Movie

Thursday, July 24 | La Alma Recreation Center | The Lion King: Mufasa

Thursday, July 31 | Barnum Recreation Center | Big Hero 6

Thursday, August 7 | Harvard Gulch North Park | Wonka

Tuesday, August 12 | Southwest Recreation Center | The Sandlot

Flowerbed Care at Alamo Placita 🌹

Join us for this recurring volunteer opportunity throughout the summer and fall! On the second Wednesday evening and fourth Saturday morning of each month, volunteers are needed to help care for the flower beds at Alamo Placita Park. This includes mulching, weeding and other tasks needed to keep these iconic spaces in great shape!

New Tennis Courts 🎾

Rosamond Park has officially received a glow-up just in time for those perfect summer days. The fresh blue and green surfaces are practically begging to be played on. With the courts open to the public, your summer plans just got more exciting!

In Search of Fun? 🔎

Explore Denver's Special Events Calendar for upcoming public events throughout the city, including festivals, markets, runs and walks held in parks and on public streets. You can search for events happening at parks near you.

Denver Park Lover ⭐

Denver Playcast is a one of a kind podcast and your monthly guide to everything that makes Denver’s parks and recreation system one of a kind. So far, we have covered the future of Civic Center Park, trails and mountain parks. What other parks and recreation topics are you eager to learn about? Submit your answer for a chance to win a swag bag.

June 4 | Southmoor Park Virtual Public Meeting #2

June 7 | Citywide Trail Cleanup

June 7 | Park Hill Park: Open House

June 17 | Cheesman Park Pop-Up

June 18 | Mestizo Curtis Park Pool Public Meeting

June 21 | Go Skate Day

June 26 | City Park Living Land Public Meeting

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