The Sand Creek Art Walk, located near the Smith Road trailhead in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood, features murals along 1,250 linear feet of concrete walls from the former Stapleton Airport’s runway tunnel system. This public art project celebrates the history and natural beauty of the Sand Creek Regional Greenway.

The project began with strong community support, including donations, matching funds from the Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership (SCRGP) and the Trust for Public Land, and backing from Councilman Chris Herndon.

In May 2022, Denver Parks and Recreation completed a 3.1-mile trail extension, creating a continuous paved path from Peoria Street to I-70 and Quebec. Preserving the older lower trail inspired the Art Walk’s vision: to honor the past while fostering an engaging, creative environment. With funding from Denver’s Urban Arts Fund, a second mural was completed in June 2022.

SCRGP’s first-ever Mural Festival in September 2023 engaged over 280 community members in painting the mural’s base layer. This event helps the community foster a sense of ownership and pride in this creative endeavor.

The Sand Creek Art Walk is a testament to the power of collaboration, community support, and artistic expression, as it weaves history, nature, and culture into the fabric of the Sand Creek Regional Greenway, offering a unique and memorable experience for all who explore it.

All Sand Creek Art Walk murals are made possible through funding and coordination by SCRGP. Help bring more public art to our community—make a gift to SCRGP today!