Most City and County of Denver offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents Day. Solid waste collection will be on a regular schedule; customers should set carts out on their regular collection day.
Denver offers more than 90 miles of off-street, multi-use trails within city limits. Most trails follow urban waterways, offering safe and scenic routes through various neighborhoods. These trails provide recreational opportunities and supplement Denver's on-street grid bicycle route system.
The Cherry Creek Trail Wall Fest celebrates local creative talent by adding fresh visual experiences to the walls along Cherry Creek Trail. Help elevate the city's artists and the beauty of Cherry Creek Trail by becoming a part of this dynamic public art event.
Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) is constantly working to improve the 100+ miles of trails in the city's park system. When doing improvements there may be temporary detours due to construction. DPR is committed to providing the safest detours available for the shortest amount of time necessary to minimize impacts to users.
Various long and short-term infrastructure projects require detours along regional trails. Whenever possible, notification and detours are posted.
Ride right! For the safety and enjoyment of all trail users, please follow rules and etiquette on Denver's busy off-street trail network.
Various projects along the South Platte River are underway or planned through 2030, all of which are necessary to keep the city's infrastructure safe and improve experiences for trail users. Many trail improvements are being done in coordination with other public agencies as part of adjacent redevelopment and transportation projects.
Many of our parks have perimeter and lake loop trails to serve as a defined route within the park. Here is a list of some of those loops to help you start exploring our park system.