Many Destinations

Centering Equity in Greenway Enhancements

Since 2021, the Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership has prioritized reducing barriers for greenway use and enjoyment for nearby communities that have limited outdoor recreation opportunities.

After an 18-month engagement process to strengthen relationships with nearby communities that SCRGP had previously under-reached, the Partnership engaged community members in the winter and spring of 2024 to better understand barriers and potential solutions related to built improvements for the Greenway. Community members expressed strong support for activating several sections of the Greenway, rather than a single large improvement, to boost trail use and encourage exploration across cities and neighborhoods. They called the concept "Many Destinations,” which aims to inspire walking, biking, and rolling to explore these varied parts of the trail.

Sense of safety

Play and fun
Family
Connection to community
Nature and wildlife
Comfort

Design Themes and Draft Concepts - May 2024

Seclusion

Peace and relaxation
Adventure
Learning
Art and music
Acknowledging history and stories

12 Destinations

6 Active - 6 Passive

Phase 1: 2025-2027

Wetland Park, Commerce City

Active Destination near 52nd Ave and Ivy Street

Features:

Accessible, inclusive swings
Painted mural on the existing loop path around the wetland
Shaded seating
Native planting and trees

“This sounds SUPER relaxing and very cool for kids and adults. I can imagine myself taking outdoor activities like bubbles, balls, chalks, and/or art activities and just let my kids go crazy and play! Then I would be in the swing relaxing with a cold drink and a book while my kids play…or make it a story time with the kids.”

-SCRG Community Member

STATUS

Permitting with the City of Commerce City

Construction Drawings Development

FULLY FUNDED! Funding secured from Great Outdoors Colorado, Adams County Open Space, The Colorado Health Foundation, and Metro Denver Nature Alliance.

Conceptual Design COMPLETE, under the direction of SCRGP Community Ambassadors, Flow Design Collaborative, and Flour Design Studio.

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MLK Play, Denver

Active Destination near MLK Blvd and Moline Street

Features:

Climbing structure with varying climbing features, levels of difficulty, and a platform to view Sand Creek, the surrounding landscape, and the mountains.
Shaded bench swings for parents and adults.
Tables
Native plantings and trees

“I like that this has something interesting for adults and kids, different abilities, etc. I think this concept would get a lot of use.”