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The Park People works to preserve, enhance, and advocate for Denver's parks, recreation resources, open space and urban forest. We pursue this mission by raising private funds for capital projects of various sizes, parks enhancements, and through our flagship program, Denver Digs Trees.

Current Park People projects include: The Denver Digs Trees Fall Shade Tree Program, which provides free and low-cost trees for Denver residents to plant in their yards to help conserve energy and save money. Apply now for a shade tree for your yard!  The Community Forester Program trains citizens to become knowledgeable and skilled foresters who help grow and steward Denver's urban forest. The Park People has also recently been awarded a significant grant from the State Historical Fund. Along with matching funds that we've already raised, we are poised to begin Phase I of the renovation of the James Fleming House located in Platt Park. Check back often to find out what we're up to.

Birds Eye View - Civic Center Park

Above: Birds Eye View - Civic Center Park

Spring Flowers

Above: Spring Flowers

Cheesman Park Pavillion

Above: Cheesman Park Pavillion

Spring Trees Arrive!

Above: Spring Trees Arrive!

Fleming Mansion

Above: Fleming Mansion

West Wash Park Garden

Above: West Wash Park Garden

Play in the Gates Interactive Fountain in City Park

Above: Play in the Gates Interactive Fountain in City Park

Wynken, Blyken, and Nod

Above: Wynken, Blyken, and Nod

Sponsor Highlight

  

On May 15, The Park People and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado coordinated 150 volunteers in planting 175 trees at Columbine Homes, an affordable housing community in West Denver.  Many thanks to our event sponsors who made this planting possible.

 

Upcoming Events

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Apply for a free or low-cost Shade Tree for your Yard!

Aug 28

Community Forester: Tree Planting & Health

 

 

 

 

 

 

What's New

Applications are available now for free and affordable Shade Trees to plant in your yard.  Learn more and apply online while supplies last!

Check out The Park People's Fall Newsletter here.

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