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Revitalizing Rivers. Reconnecting Communities.

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National Western Center Open Space

National Western Center Open Space

The riverfront forming the future  western border of the National Western Center will be a grassy open space for recreation, relaxation and small community events. This public space will create the ideal opportunity for planned and impromptu activities—from live music and citizen science projects to quiet walks and bike rides. An informal 250-person open-air amphitheater will offer performances, while colorful public art pieces reflect our vibrant community. The NWC and the riverfront will connect to the neighborhood and nearby parks, via two new river bridges and the regional trail system.

Throughout much of Denver’s history, harmful industrial uses created negative environmental effects due to longstanding and daily dumping of every kind of waste directly into the South Platte. All of that began to change in 1974 when The Greenway Foundation initiated its mission to Revitalize Rivers and Reconnect Communities. Today, Denver residents value enhancing and protecting the city’s greatest natural resource as does the NWC by creating the six acres of riverfront that will allow the river to become more accessible, healthy and safe for recreation — for residents and visitors alike. 

For more information, visit www.nationalwesterncenter.com

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Greenway Projects

Adams County South Platte River Vision and Implementation Plan

Adams County South Platte River Vision & Implementation Plan

Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project

Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project

Hydro - The CSU SPUR Campus/Water Center

CSU SPUR Campus / Water Center

Fountain Creek Watershed Vision & Implementation Plan

Fountain Creek Watershed Vision & Implementation Plan

Globeville Landing Park

Globeville Landing Park

Grant Frontier Park

Grant Frontier Park

Heron Pond/Carpio- Sanguinette Parks

Heron Pond / Carpio- Sanguinette Parks

Johnson Habitat Park

Johnson Habitat Park

National Western Center Open Space

National Western Center Open Space

RiNo Art Park & RiNo Promenade

RiNo Art Park & RiNo Promenade

Shoemaker Plaza at Confluence Park

Shoemaker Plaza at Confluence Park

Fall Colors Along the South Platte River

South Platte River and Tributaries Project

The River Mile

The River Mile

Canada Geese Along the South Platte River

Trinidad Purgatorie Visioning Project

Current News

Mayoral Candidates on the Future of Denver’s Urban Waterways

The Greenway Foundation reached out to the current 2023 Denver Mayoral Candidates, asking each to respond to three questions concerning the future Denver’s Urban Waterways. As we receive their responses …

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Jeff Shoemaker Retires from The Greenway Foundation


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