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1990s

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1990 – 1994
  • Constructed stretches of Cherry Creek in unincorporated Douglas County and Castlewood Canyon State Park
  • Initiated design and funding of “Venice on the Creek”, the tourism boating attraction along Cherry Creek in LoDo
  • Initiated design of Aurora and Arapahoe County sections of Cherry Creek South Greenway
  • 1995 - Constructed Phase I (Blake St. – Delgany St.) of “Venice on the Creek” (4 City blocks)

1996:
  • Phase I of “Venice on the Creek” opened to the public - River Ranger program returns after 6 year hiatus
  • Partnership with South Platte River Commission begins- Education program expanded into Middle Schools

1998:
  • Phase II of “Venice on the Creek” constructed/opened to the public (Lawrence St.– Blake St.) (3 City blocks)
  • Free special events initiated to encourage public awareness and usage of the Greenway
                    River Rendezvous – two day Frontier Day celebration
                    Confluence Concerts – four free evening concerts at Confluence Park
                    NIMBY (not-in-my-back-yard) Fest – volunteer based cleanup of River (metro wide – 30 miles)
  • Initiated design of improvements to 7 block section of River adjacent to Overland Golf Course in Denver
  • Served as “host” Foundation for landscaping/playfield improvements at D.P.S. elementary school

1999:
  • Phase III of “Venice on the Creek” constructed/opened to the public (Delgany St. to Conf. Park)(3 City blocks)
  • Greenway Preservation Trust initiated – permanent trust to preserve, protect and enhance the South Platte River and its tributaries in Denver
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  • About Us
    • About Us >
      • Greenway Current (Annual Report)
      • Flood of 1965
      • Greenway Videos
    • River & Trail Info
    • Blog
    • Success Stories >
      • 1970s
      • 1980s
      • 1990s
      • 2000s
      • 2010-2014
      • 2015-Future
    • Volunteer
    • Employment
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Search
  • Education
    • SPREE >
      • SPREE Home Page
      • Just for Kids!
      • Support SPREE
    • Field Trips >
      • Excursion Signup
      • Feedback
      • Excursion FAQ
    • Virtual Field Trips
    • Camp >
      • Summer Camp
      • School Break Camps
      • Leaders in Training
      • FAQ
    • Learning SPREE
    • After School
    • High School >
      • River Rangers >
        • School Internships
        • Summer Employment
        • Why Environmental Education?
      • Greenway Leadership Corps
  • Water Resources
    • TAP-IN Colorado
    • Clean Water Challenge
    • Nautilus Pilot
  • Projects
    • River Vision Implementation Plan (RVIP) >
      • Johnson Habitat Park
      • Weir Gulch
    • Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project
    • USACE Feasibility Study
    • Clear Creek Greenway Design Effort
    • Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners
  • Events
    • Family Events >
      • Beaver Bonanza
      • Art on the River
      • Family Spring Stewardship Day
      • Family Fall Stewardship Day
      • Family Fishing Day
    • Spring South Platte Stewardship Day
    • CROSSCURRENTS
    • Reception on the River
    • Gala on the Bridge >
      • Gala on the Bridge Event Info
    • Fall South Platte Stewardship Day
  • Donate
    • Giving SPREE
    • Colorado Gives Day
  • Email Sign Up