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Central Park Organizations

Brookfield Properties
Brookfield Properties

7351 E. 29th Ave., Denver, CO 80238
brookfieldproperties.com
303-382-1800
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Brookfield Properties purchased Forest City, which was the master developer of Central Park. Brookfield Properties manages and develops real estate that not only provide strong returns for Brookfield Asset Management, but also contributes positively to the communities in which we operate. We are committed to sustainable solutions that minimize our environmental impact while also partnering with our tenants and surrounding neighborhoods to bring our real estate to life.

Central Park Business Association (CPBA)
Central Park Business Association (CPBA)

2373 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 100, Denver, CO 80238
centralparkbusiness.com
303-403-6300
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The Central Park Business Association (CPBA) is a non-profit group of businesses located in or serving Denver’s Central Park neighborhood. We provide members of the business community a place for connection and collaboration. We are your neighbors, friends, and colleagues—here to support each other and promote our local businesses within this community we call home.

Central Park Master Community Association
Central Park Master Community Association

8371 E Northfield Blvd., Denver, CO 80238
mca80238.com
303-388-0724

The MCA is a 501(c)4 nonprofit community organization whose mission is to operate Denver’s Historic Airport District through comprehensive parks and recreation management, ongoing recreational and cultural programming, and ensure for the long-term operation and sustainability of all its facilities and assets.

Central Park United Neighbors (CPUN)
Central Park United Neighbors (CPUN)

centralparkunitedneighbors.com
centralparkunitedneighbors@gmail.com
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CPUN is the registered neighborhood organization for the Central Park community in Denver, CO. Central Park’s all-volunteer neighborhood organization has committees that include: education, transportation, sustainability, safety, outreach, and neighborhood watch. CPUN meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of most months at 6:30pm (Block Captain meeting) and 7:30pm (Board Meeting) at the Central Park Recreation Center, 9651 MLK Blvd. Email to confirm meeting times.

Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities
Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities

7350 E. 29th Avenue Ste. 300, Denver, CO 80238
fsucommunities.org
303-468-3220
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The  Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities was founded in 1990 by beloved Denver oilman/philanthropist Sam Gary. (The original name, Stapleton Foundation, was dropped in 2018.) Its mission was to write the redevelopment plan for Stapleton, the city’s former airport which closed in 1995 to make way for Denver International Airport. At 4,700 acres, it is the largest infill development in the country. The current mission of the Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities is to advocate, sustain and realize the principles of the Central Park Development Plan (the Green Book).

Elected Officials

Open Space/Nature Centers

Bluff Lake Nature Center
Bluff Lake Nature Center

11255 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238
blufflake.org
720-708-4147
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Bluff Lake Nature Center is a nonprofit agency that owns and manages a unique urban wildlife refuge and outdoor classroom in northeast Denver. The refuge is home to an abundance of animals and native plants which thrive in a variety of habitats.

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

6550 Gateway Rd., Denver, CO 80222
fws.gov/refuge/rocky-mountain-arsenal
(303) 289-0930
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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a 16,000-acre expanse of prairie, wetland, and woodland habitat where wildlife thrives. It’s FREE to visit! Located just 10 miles northeast of downtown Denver, you can step into nature and see the native wildlife that call the Refuge home. Bison, deer, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, prairie dogs, and coyotes are just a few of the animals you will see on your visit. Take a nature escape and discover the variety of wildlife and outdoor recreational experiences waiting for you.

The Urban Farm
The Urban Farm

10200 Smith Rd., Denver, CO 80239
theurbanfarm.org
303-307-9332
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The Urban Farm (TUF) strives to provide the opportunity for urban youth to engage and participate in local food and agricultural systems by removing the barriers to entry such as land access, time, location and finances. As a community farm and educational center TUF provides a unique opportunity for urban youth to learn hands-on about agriculture without ever leaving the city. We believe access and education are essential to promoting future generations of farmers, healthy eaters, and sustainably minded consumers. The Urban Farm strives to inspire excitement for learning through practical work experience in a farm setting while fostering respect, responsibility, curiosity, caring and grit.

Police

Denver Police Academy
Denver Police help:

Crime Stoppers Anonymous Tips: 720-913-7867
Gang Hotline: 720-913-7867
Hate Crime Hotline: 720-913-6458
Positive Comments or Complaints: 720-913-6665
Report Graffiti: 311 or 720-913-1311
Sex Offender Hotline: 720-913-6511

Recreation Centers

Central Park Rec Center
Central Park Rec Center

9651 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Denver, CO 80238
denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Parks-Recreation/Recreation-Centers-Pools/Recreation-Centers/Central-Park-Recreation-Center
720-865-0750
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Central Park is a Regional Level recreation center located in the northeast area off of M.L.K. Jr Blvd and Central Park Blvd. This facility includes group fitness classes (view the center activity sheet above), weight an cardio equipment, a gymnasium, and 2 multi-purpose rooms. In addition, the indoor pool includes a lazy river, splash area, 25yd lap pool, slide and pool party room. Adult Water Walking is offered at this center. Central Park Recreation Center also offers Active Older Adult (AOA) classes along with a free membership for residents ages 60+ through the MY Denver Prime program.

Northeast Park Hill – Hiawatha Davis Jr Rec Center
Northeast Park Hill – Hiawatha Davis Jr Rec Center

3334 Holly St., Denver, CO 80207
denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Parks-Recreation/Recreation-Centers-Pools/Recreation-Centers/Hiawatha-Davis-Jr.-Recreation-Center
720-865-0590

Hiawatha Davis Jr. is a Local Level recreation center in the northeast area located off of MLK Jr. Blvd and Holly St. This facility features weight and cardio equipment, a gym, a game room, the only indoor running track in the Denver Rec Center system, and meeting rooms that are available to rent. The multi-purpose room includes white boards, a pull down screen, and access to the kitchen. Aqua Aerobics and Swim Lessons are offered at this center. Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center also offers a free meal program for youth, along with free membership for youth through the MY Denver Card program.

Northeast Park Hill – Martin Luther King Jr Rec Center
Northeast Park Hill – Martin Luther King Jr Rec Center

3880 Newport St., Denver, CO 80207
denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Parks-Recreation/Recreation-Centers-Pools/Recreation-Centers/Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-Recreation-Center
720-865-0530

Martin Luther King Jr. is a Neighborhood Level recreation center located in the northeast area near Monaco St just south of I-70. This facility features weight and cardio equipment, a gym, a racquetball court, and two multi-purpose rooms with a projector, pull down screen, access to the kitchen, and tables and chairs. Members have access to the lap pool, therapy pool and dry sauna. Aqua Aerobics, Deep Water Aerobics, and Swim Lessons are offered at this center. Only warm water therapy pool in NE Denver.

Preschools/Childcare

Monarch Montessori of Denver
Monarch Montessori of Denver

4895 Peoria St, Denver, CO 80239
monarchm.com
303-712-2001
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Monarch Montessori of Denver is two schools under one roof. First Steps is a private, non-profit Infants through pre-school program. Our elementary is a tuition-free DPS public school for Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Montessori Children’s House of Denver
Montessori Children’s House of Denver

Central Park:
2211 Xanthia Way Denver, CO 80238
303-320-4900

Mayfair:
1467 Birch Street Denver, CO 80220
303-322-8324

Park Hill:
2600 Leyden Street Denver, CO 80207
303-316-3321

mchdenver.org
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An accredited, private Montessori school for children 15 months through 6th grade with 3 Denver campuses: Mayfair, Park Hill, & Central Park. Established in 1991.

Primrose School
Primrose School

Central Park:
2501 Syracuse Street, Denver, CO 80238
primroseschools.com/schools/denver-central-park
303-322-7200
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Lowry:
150 Spruce St, Denver, CO 80230
primroseschools.com/schools/lowry
303-341-7000
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primroseschools.com/locations/denver-metro
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We provide year-round full-time and part-time education and care in Denver for children 6 weeks old through Kindergarten. Our nurturing environments and low teacher-to-child ratios allow us to get to know both your child’s interests and abilities to help maximize their potential.

Public Elementary & Middle Schools

Visit our Business Directory for information about some area private schools.

Denver Green School Northfield (Grades 6-8)
Denver Green School Northfield (Grades 6-8)

5650 N Elmira Ct, Denver, CO 80238
dgsnorthfield.org
720-423-8200
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DGS Northfield provides students with an engaging learning experience, that is focused on real-world issues. Through our excursion program and with a broad lens of sustainability, we leverage meaningful learning opportunities that bring the most out of our students.

Denver Language School (Grades K-8)
Denver Language School (Grades K-8)

Whiteman Campus (Grades K-4):
451 Newport St Denver CO 80220
303-557-0852

Gilpin Campus (Grades 5-8):
2949 California St Denver CO 80205
303-557-0852

denverlanguageschool.org
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DLS is Colorado’s only early total immersion K-8 charter school offering Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. We are a data-driven, research-based educational model committed to achieving academic excellence and intercultural competency through full language immersion. Moreover, DLS is focused on educating the whole child, encouraging our students to be creative, curious and compassionate thinkers who will mature into well-rounded, thoughtful, community-minded adults.

Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST): Conservatory Green (Grades 6-12)
Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST): Conservatory Green (Grades 6-12)

Middle School (Grades 6-8):
8499 E Stoll Pl., Denver, CO 80238
dsstpublicschools.org/conservatory-green-middle-school
303-802-4120
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High School (Grades 9-12):
5590 Central Park Blvd. Building 4, Denver, CO 80238
dsstpublicschools.org/conservatory-green-high-school
303-802-4127
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DSST: Conservatory Green is a community that nurtures academic excellence and promotes lifelong learning.

Denver School of the Arts (Grades 6-12)
Denver School of the Arts (Grades 6-12)

7111 E Montview Blvd., Denver, CO 80220
dsa.dpsk12.org
720-424-1700
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The Denver School of the Arts is a comprehensive secondary arts magnet middle and high school in Denver Public Schools. In addition to a rigorous academic program, students engage in intensive studies in Creative Writing, Dance, Band, Orchestra, Vocal Music, Stagecraft & Design, Theatre, Video Cinema Arts, and Visual Arts. DSA is committed to fostering a lifelong love of the arts in a culturally diverse, academically challenging environment.

Isabella Bird Community School
Isabella Bird Community School

2701 N Lima St., Denver, CO 80238
isabellabird.dpsk12.org
720-423-9900
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Our mission at Isabella Bird Community School is to provide an educational experience that is equitable, intellectually stimulating, and inspires curiosity to ensure our students will be academically prepared, socially and environmentally responsible, culturally responsive, and personally fulfilled life-long learners.

McAuliffe International School (Grades 6-8)
McAuliffe International School (Grades 6-8)

2540 Holly St., Denver, CO 80207
mcauliffe.dpsk12.org
720-424-1540
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McAuliffe International School develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people through the collaborative efforts of students, teachers, parents and community. McAuliffe International School is a rigorous, high-performing middle school that prepares students for success in high school, college and life.

Monarch Montessori of Denver
Monarch Montessori of Denver

4895 Peoria St, Denver, CO 80239
monarchm.com
303-712-2001
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Monarch Montessori of Denver is two schools under one roof. First Steps is a private, non-profit Infants through pre-school program. Our elementary is a tuition-free DPS public school for Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Swigert International School (ECE-5)
Swigert International School (ECE-5)

3480 Syracuse St., Denver, CO 80238
swigert.dpsk12.org
720-424-4800
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Swigert International School strives to create innovative, intellectually curious students who share a sense of agency for creating a better and more peaceful world. We aim to develop knowledgeable, inquisitive, and caring young people through the collaboration of students, teachers, parents and community. We are an IB elementary school serving ECE4-5th grade in the Central Park neighborhood of NE Denver.

Westerly Creek Elementary (ECE-5)
Westerly Creek Elementary (ECE-5)

8800 E 28th Ave., Denver, CO 80238
westerlycreek.dpsk12.org
720-424-3160
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Westerly Creek Elementary achieves academic excellence by nurturing students’ curiosity in a child-centric, inclusive learning community. Utilizing diversified instruction, the faculty and staff foster a love of learning and a sense of civic responsibility within an innovative and enthusiastic environment.

William R. Roberts School (K-8)
William R. Roberts School (K-8)

2100 Akron Way, Denver, CO 80238
billroberts.dpsk12.org
720-424-2640
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Bill Roberts aims to develop a creative, safe and dynamic community of learners that nurture and educate the whole student. Our high-caliber staff, in partnership with our supportive parent community, provides students with challenging and innovative learning opportunities through exploring the arts, educating for character, and fostering vigorous thinking – which is all essential for success in our changing world.

Willow Elementary School
Willow Elementary School

8499 Stoll Pl., Denver, CO 80238
willow.dpsk12.org
720-218-0043
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Willow Elementary School serves ECE through 5th grade students in the Conservatory Green neighborhood in Central Park. Willow is committed to a rigorous academic experience that emphasizes learning as an interactive process. We are focused on meeting every student’s individual needs to ensure that all succeed.

Public High Schools

Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST): Conservatory Green (Grades 6-12)
Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST): Conservatory Green (Grades 6-12)

Middle School (Grades 6-8):
8499 E Stoll Pl., Denver, CO 80238
dsstpublicschools.org/conservatory-green-middle-school
303-802-4120
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High School (Grades 9-12):
5590 Central Park Blvd. Building 4, Denver, CO 80238
dsstpublicschools.org/conservatory-green-high-school
303-802-4127
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DSST: Conservatory Green is a community that nurtures academic excellence and promotes lifelong learning.

Denver School of the Arts (Grades 6-12)
Denver School of the Arts (Grades 6-12)

7111 E Montview Blvd., Denver, CO 80220
dsa.dpsk12.org
720-424-1700
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The Denver School of the Arts is a comprehensive secondary arts magnet middle and high school in Denver Public Schools. In addition to a rigorous academic program, students engage in intensive studies in Creative Writing, Dance, Band, Orchestra, Vocal Music, Stagecraft & Design, Theatre, Video Cinema Arts, and Visual Arts. DSA is committed to fostering a lifelong love of the arts in a culturally diverse, academically challenging environment.

East High School
East High School

1600 City Park Esplanade, Denver, CO 80206
east.dpsk12.org
720-423-8300
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East High School is the largest and highest-performing comprehensive high school in DPS. With a proud tradition of excellence in serving the students and families of Denver, East provides a rigorous and balanced learning experience for students in our ethnically, culturally, linguistically and economically diverse learning community.

Specialty Schools

Anchor Center for Blind Children
Anchor Center for Blind Children

2550 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80238
anchorcenter.org
303-377-9732
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Anchor Center for Blind Children teaches visually impaired infants, young children and their families, providing hope and a nurturing environment where children reach their highest potential. Anchor Center is the only privately funded organization in Colorado (and one of a handful nationwide) that provides early intervention/developmental education services to very young children with visual impairment.

 
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