Park Hill Park is Now Officially Open to the Public
DENVER, CO – After years of uncertainty over its future, the former Park Hill Golf Course site has officially reopened as Park Hill Park, marking the start of a new chapter for one of Denver’s most debated properties.
After years of uncertainty, the former Park Hill Golf Course site has officially reopened as Park Hill Park, marking the start of a new chapter for one of Denver’s most debated properties.
The City of Denver finalized a land swap earlier this month, acquiring the 155-acre property along Colorado Boulevard from Westside Investment Partners in exchange for 145 acres of land near Denver International Airport. The deal, valued at $12.7 million, cleared the way for the long-closed golf course to be converted into public green space.
The city says Park Hill Park will remain open during daylight hours while crews continue early-phase improvements, including mowing overgrown areas, repairing sidewalks, and removing perimeter fencing. The long-term vision includes trails, plazas, and community-driven amenities to guide the park’s final design.
The project is also tied to Ballot Issue 2B, which, if approved by voters this November, would authorize $175 million in city funding for park and recreation improvements citywide including investments in Park Hill Park.
For residents, today’s opening represents progress after years of debate over the site’s potential use for housing, commercial development, or open space. Now, the city says the focus is clear: creating a park that honors community priorities and expands public access in northeast Denver.
All project information was sourced from publicly available site plans, renderings, and permitting documents.
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All project information was sourced from publicly available site plans, renderings, and permitting documents.
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