East Cheesman Neighbors

PARKS and RECREATION MASTER PLAN

Jun 12, 2001

Susan Baird,
Denver Parks and Recreation,
303-964-2523


Denver Parks and Recreation has kicked off its Game Plan develoment pprocess.

This strategic plan is to carry the department ahead twenty years and we want to hear what everyone is thinking and wanting.

Please join us at a public meeting or send us your thoughts. We also appreciate any help you can give us in publicizing this plan.



DPR GAME PLAN
creating a strategy for our future

Public Meeting Announcement

Join us over the next ten months in crafting a thoughtful long-range strategy for Denver 's parks,parkways,trails,natural areas,recreation
facilities and programs.

Come to one of our public meetings and tell us what is important to you.

We 'll add your ideas,thoughts and questions to our growing list:

* .Is the 10-acre neighborhood park obsolete? Is anyone there?

* .Are we taking care of the parks and features that make Denverspecial?

* .Does everyone have their fair share of park and recreation amenities?

* .Does everyone know that we have parks all the way from sand hills prairie to the tundra on top of Mt.Evans?

* .Should the City be taking a more proactive approach to conserving water and resources?

* .Is your dog happy with our parks?
Why?

Denver 's changing: people, neighborhoods, how we spend our spare time and money. We are fortunate to have such wonderful parks and recreation programs, but now is the time to set a vision for the 21st century or be left behind.

We need a Game Plan.
Let 's safeguard what we have and value and boldly plan ahead.

We 'll be holding a series of public meetings,hosting a website,and offering illustrated presentations over the next 10 months.

Think big (or small)and join us.
Children are welcome! .Spanish-speaking facilitators will be there!

.We can provide sign language interpreters or an alternate form of the materials (with 48 hours notice).

Game Plan Public Meetings
Put these dates on your calendar!
Denver Parks and Recreation will host nine drop-in open houses during the last two weeks of June to unveil some ideas for our future! We?’ve listened to hundreds of good ideas and analyzed our current park and recreation system. It?’s time to test some ideas! Stop by (it?’ll take 15 minutes!) and help us create a strategic plan for parks and recreation. Kids wanted! Spanish-speaking facilitators at many parks! Snacks!

June 19 (Tuesday). Berkeley Park, near the Rec. Center. 6-8 p.m.

June 20 (Wednesday). Bible Park near Yale picnic area. 4:30-6:30

June 21 (Thursday). Washington Park, near the Boathouse. 6-8 p.m.

June 23 (Saturday). Bear Creek Park near the shelter. 9-12 a.m.

June 24 (Sunday). Sunken Gardens Park near the playground. 2-4 p.m.

June 26 (Tuesday). Crestmoor Park, near the playground. 6-8 p.m.

June 27 (Wednesday). Montbello Civic Center Park. 6-8 p.m.

June 28 (Thursday). Barnum Park (south), near the Rec. Center. 4:30-6:30 p.m.

June 30 (Saturday). City Park, near the Pavilion. 9-12 a.m.

A sign language interpreter or alternate form of material is available with 48-hours notice. Please call 303-964-2554.


Let us know what you think on our web comment page!

For more information on our ?“next steps?”,
download our handout below. Thanks!


Game Plan Next Steps1.doc (462K)



Questions? Call 303-964-2530 or visit our website -

www.denvergov.org/gameplan!