Urban Parks & Trails

Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) is implementing a systemwide water reduction strategy in response to Denver Water’s 2026 Stage 1 drought declaration. As Denver Water’s largest single consumer, DPR is taking proactive steps to reduce water use across parks, medians, golf courses and other public landscapes while continuing to provide safe, accessible and healthy public spaces for the community. 

Over the last several years, DPR has invested in smarter irrigation technology, water-efficient landscape design and long-term sustainability improvements to prepare for moments like this. 

Learn more about how DPR is reducing water and protecting the city's parks and recreation resources.

Beginning in 2020, roads and parking lots in various parks closed to provide more space for recreation. These closures remain at some parks*. ADA parking spots are provided along the perimeter of the park where roads have been blocked. View park maps to find more information on closures

Washington Park Recreation Center:
Vehicle access to the recreation center is open via Franklin Street at both the E. Exposition and E. Kentucky Avenue entrances. View the Washington Park road closure map.

*Continued road closures: Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Presentation (2/10/21) | Survey Findings & Next Steps

Sloan's Lake is a beloved regional asset in northwest Denver that is in need of environmental improvements to remain a resilient ecosystem and recreational amenity. 

For Sloan's Lake Environmental Assessment click here