Denver Mountain Parks Foundation

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Preservation
Conservation
Education

Since 1912

Denver’s
gateway to the
Rocky Mountains

Since 1912, the Denver Mountain Parks have served as Denver’s gateway to the Rocky Mountains. We work in partnership with Denver Parks and Recreation to ensure the continued stewardship and enjoyment of our unique Mountain Park System for generations to come.

Our Latest Projects

Video Tour of the Denver Mountain Parks

Our most excellent friend Tommy Matthews created this amazing video tour of a few of the Denver Mountain Parks.  You can read his full blog post on the Olmsted 200 website Here.

Axton Ranch Floristic Study

Axton Ranch Floristic Study

The Denver Mountain Parks Foundation is excited to announce that it has partnered with the Denver Botanic Gardens on a floristic study of the newest Denver Mountain park Axton Ranch. Thanks to the...

Youth Education and Outreach

Youth Education and Outreach

Big City Mountaineers: Camping program for underserved 8-13 year olds at Genesee and Katherine Craig Mountain Park. Our first education grant doubles the number of 8-12 year olds from Denver Parks and Recreation La Familia and Central Park rec centers that will get to...

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