Denver Playcast: A Parks, Recreation & Trail Mix - Denver Parks & Recreation

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Let's Talk Trees: Meet Denver's City Forester Jul 31, 2025

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In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Denver’s new City Forester, Luke Killoran, to talk about our unique urban canopy. And that pesky little bug that finally made its way into Denver, the Emerald Ash Borer.

Denver Park Rangers Jun 30, 2025

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From rule enforcement to fire prevention—and yes, sometimes reminding you to leash your pup—Denver Park Rangers do it all. But who are the folks in brown and green? Stephanie finds herself in some ranger danger (not really) with Jodie Marozas, DPR Park Ranger Training Manager.

A Once in a Century Vision – Park Hill Park May 30, 2025

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A once-in-a-lifetime park is coming to Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood. Jolon Clark from Denver Parks & Recreation and Anna Cawrse from Sasaki join Stephanie to discuss what it’ll take to convert this former 155-acre golf course into Denver’s newest regional park in over 100 years.

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Denver's Wild Side: The Mountain Parks Apr 30, 2025

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Stephanie sits down with Shannon Dennison, DPR's Director of Mountain Parks, to talk about the city's backyard parks, the mountain parks!

Resources mentioned in the episode:

https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Parks-Recreation/Urban-Parks-Trails/Mountain-Parks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRN-Lu-m-oY&t=34s

On Your Left: Connecting Communities Through Trails Apr 01, 2025

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Denver's trail system is expansive. Nicole McSpirit and Adam Lind teach Stephanie about Denver's one-of-a-kind trail system and what it means to be a trail user and advocate in our city.

A Landmark's Legacy Reimagined: The Future of Civic Center Park Mar 01, 2025

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Denver's first National Historic Landmark, Civic Center Park, is undergoing a major transformation. Stephanie Figueroa speaks with Jenna Harris, Downtown Parks Program Manager about the planned changes to Denver's crown-jewel park.

Introducing Denver Playcast: A Parks, Recreation & Trail Mix. Jan 31, 2025

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Stephanie Figueroa, DPR Marketing and Communications Specialist, sits down with DPR Executive Director, Jolon Clark to discuss the magnitude of our parks and recreation system and the impact that the Legacy Fund has on so much of what we do. Get to know Jolon and how his passion for sustainability and a love of outdoor spaces guides his leadership at DPR.