Due to budget problems at Stapleton Development Corporation (SDC), the parks consultant position will be terminated and the funds should be reallocated to cover the cost of SDC staff positions.
Behind the Scenes: Parks Planning at Stapleton
Bluff Lake Debuts Ge ocaching
Described as “a sophisticated Easter egg hunt or hide-and-seek game,” geocaching has grown into a worldwide network, now including Bluff Lake Nature Center.
Stapleton Parks News
Here’s an update on parks north of I-70 (including a dog park) and good news about Westerly Creek North and Uplands—they will move forward this year.
Connecting the Dots Along Westerly Creek
Westerly Creek is beginning to resemble the vision of a continuous greenway from Lowry to Stapleton.
Fighting to Save the Endangered
The endangered wildlife market takes a tragic toll on the world’s wildlife. Read and watch a video.
Parks and Rec Reimagines City Park
Denver Parks and Rec plans to revamp City Park into a regional attraction, which stirs excitement and fears among nearby residents. Read opinions and view the proposed plans for the new City Park Loop project.
David Lucas Brings Passion for Nature to the Arsenal
He is wild about conservation and education. While growing up in Kentucky, he was always interested in wildlife. He spent almost all his time outdoors and at age 10, he knew he wanted to work for the Department of the Interior.
The Magnificent Dream–Denver Mountain Parks
To honor Denver Mountain Parks, Stapleton resident Erika Walker wrote Denver Mountain Parks: 100 Years of the Magnificent Dream.