We are pleased to announce that two major Mountain Parks projects are in contention for Denver's anticipated 2017 General Obligation (GO) Bond request. The "Park Structures and Infrastructure" project would request $2.0 to $4.5 million for renovating shelters, historic features, and general infrastructure throughout the Mountain Parks system in order to bring facilities up to modern standards. The … Continue reading 2017 GO Bond: Recommended Mountain Parks Projects
Denver Mountain Parks Foundation PO Box 300446 Denver, CO 80203 mountainparksfoundation.org April 19, 2017 Parks and Recreation GO Bond 2017 Committee Dear Members of the Committee, The Denver Mountain Parks are currently undergoing a dramatic resurgence. After languishing for over 50 years due to social, economic, and organizational changes, these significant public resources are now … Continue reading DMPF Position Statement in Support of GO Bond 2017 Mountain Parks Projects
We are thrilled to announce that Denver Beer Co has selected the Denver Mountain Parks Foundation as their 2017 non-profit partner. Through this partnership, the foundation will benefit from Denver Beer Co's major summer events (Summer Shindig Festival, Sun Drenched Music Festival) in addition to collaborating on several special summer events in the Denver Mountain … Continue reading Denver Beer Co Selects Foundation as 2017 Non-Profit Partner
Denver Mountain Parks had a successful bison auction March 3rd at Genesee Mountain Park raising a record amount. The charismatic bison and mountain parks staff once again captured some local media attention around the annual event. You can read the Denver Post story, and watch a great short video about the auction, featuring Denver Mountain Parks … Continue reading 32nd Annual Bison Auction Coverage from Denver Post and 9NEWS
We would like to extend a special thanks to everyone who contributed to our first Colorado Gives Day campaign this past December 6th. We were thrilled to raise $5,000 from 41 donors, including many first time contributions. Beyond December 6th, ColoradoGives.org provides a convenient, year round place to make contributions, including the option to setup … Continue reading Special Thanks to Colorado Gives Day Donors
Visit our profile page on ColoradoGives.org to learn more about our programs. This year our foundation has made huge strides in its mission to increase the visibility and relevance of the Denver Mountain Parks. We have assisted in the refurbishment of the historic shelters and well houses at North Genesee, Bergen Park, Little Park, Starbuck … Continue reading Give Where You Live (and Play) This Colorado Gives Day, Dec. 6th
Former Mountain Parks superintendent Pat Gallavan passed away Tuesday, March 3. To make a donation to the Foundation in his memory, use the "Donate" button to the left. You do not need a Paypal account; just click through to make a secure credit card payment via Paypal. Contributions may also be mailed to Denver Mountain … Continue reading In Honor of Pat Gallavan
Join us: Book-signing tomorrow, Nov 2, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Tattered Cover LoDo! Celebrate National Bison Day with us Saturday at the Tattered Cover LoDo. Your chance to get an autographed copy of Denver Mountain Parks: 100 Years of the Magnificent Dream! Learn more about the book, and check out the first-ever video on these … Continue reading Nov 2nd Book Signing
