1990s

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

Greenway Foundation History: