The South Platte River is still a great, safe place to go during this time. There's a lot to do through our parks and along the River! Please remember to wear a mask or fabric cover over your face, don't congregate in large groups, and minimize your use of park facilities. If you touch public items in parks, remember to use hand sanitizer or wash your hands afterwards. And definitely stay 6 feet away from other trail and park users! But otherwise the South Platte is a great place to go for some outside, physically fun.
Some ideas include:
- Go for a walk or run
- Ride your own bike or your own scooter
- Explore a new park
- Pick up trash along your neighborhood waterways
- See how many native plants you can identify (bonus points if you spot our state tree: blue spruce!)
- Check out our Kids Page for more ideas on how to have fun with social distancing
- Visit the southeast corner of Larimer St. and 15th St. to see The Water Connection's Gutter Bin in action!
- Walk to the Nautilus, which is installed on the north side of the Cherry Creek between Market St. and Blake St.
But please be careful and considerate when using our parks and trails! We all have to work together during this time.
Find out more about The Greenway Foundation's response to COVID-19 and to stay up-to-date on our program updates.
Some ideas include:
- Go for a walk or run
- Ride your own bike or your own scooter
- Explore a new park
- Pick up trash along your neighborhood waterways
- See how many native plants you can identify (bonus points if you spot our state tree: blue spruce!)
- Check out our Kids Page for more ideas on how to have fun with social distancing
- Visit the southeast corner of Larimer St. and 15th St. to see The Water Connection's Gutter Bin in action!
- Walk to the Nautilus, which is installed on the north side of the Cherry Creek between Market St. and Blake St.
But please be careful and considerate when using our parks and trails! We all have to work together during this time.
Find out more about The Greenway Foundation's response to COVID-19 and to stay up-to-date on our program updates.
How to be safe & Smart about going Outside
It’s not just about you.
Coronavirus is a serious disease that can be deadly for our most vulnerable populations. This isn’t something to take lightly. Be respectful and keep all members of our community in mind.
You can still go outside - but be careful.
If you’re sick or have experienced symptoms, please stay inside. You know the drill. If you do go outside, stay at least 6 feet away from people. Don’t hang out in groups, play team sports, use the playground, or have a picnic in a public park. You *can* use parks for exercise - walk, jog, bike, or rollerblade on trails! Cross the road, or jog on the grass to keep that 6 foot buffer if you see anyone else. And try going to a park that might be less frequented to make physical distancing easier.
Stay close to home.
Don’t travel farther than you need to. Remember, this is to help keep our whole Colorado community safe and healthy. When you travel further, you can impact more people and communities that may not have the same resources that Denver has.
Don’t be a daredevil.
Now is not the time to try a double backflip. Our hospitals are at capacity - or will be soon. Make good decisions so our hospitals and hospital staff can stay focused on COVID-19 and those affected by it.
Respect the Mask Order.
Follow the rules of for Denver and for Colorado. Many businesses may be closed or only partially open right now, but you can still head down to the South Platte River and Cherry Creek because our parks are open! While it is important to continue to wear a mask and keep our distance, you can still explore Denver's waterways if you are moving through the space. Maybe head to a nearby park you haven’t visited before to jog or rollerblade. Make sure you’re getting your happy outside time, but in a safe, and physically-distant way! And be a good environmental steward - our parks won’t have as much maintenance as usual, so do things like pack out your trash, or use the bathroom before you go to the park.
For the most up-to-date information about what is allowed in public parks, please visit Denver Parks and Recreation website:
https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-parks-and-recreation
Resources & Sources
https://covid19.colorado.gov/
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/03/25/faq-colorado-stay-at-home-order-coronavirus/
https://www.outdooralliance.org/blog/2020/3/24/how-to-get-outside-during-a-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR3UHZX0zLLV6uJ_aAh83TCm1lBZm-TMQ3SPif8mJ6eCVkYBVNOl_vcrzmM
Coronavirus is a serious disease that can be deadly for our most vulnerable populations. This isn’t something to take lightly. Be respectful and keep all members of our community in mind.
You can still go outside - but be careful.
If you’re sick or have experienced symptoms, please stay inside. You know the drill. If you do go outside, stay at least 6 feet away from people. Don’t hang out in groups, play team sports, use the playground, or have a picnic in a public park. You *can* use parks for exercise - walk, jog, bike, or rollerblade on trails! Cross the road, or jog on the grass to keep that 6 foot buffer if you see anyone else. And try going to a park that might be less frequented to make physical distancing easier.
Stay close to home.
Don’t travel farther than you need to. Remember, this is to help keep our whole Colorado community safe and healthy. When you travel further, you can impact more people and communities that may not have the same resources that Denver has.
Don’t be a daredevil.
Now is not the time to try a double backflip. Our hospitals are at capacity - or will be soon. Make good decisions so our hospitals and hospital staff can stay focused on COVID-19 and those affected by it.
Respect the Mask Order.
Follow the rules of for Denver and for Colorado. Many businesses may be closed or only partially open right now, but you can still head down to the South Platte River and Cherry Creek because our parks are open! While it is important to continue to wear a mask and keep our distance, you can still explore Denver's waterways if you are moving through the space. Maybe head to a nearby park you haven’t visited before to jog or rollerblade. Make sure you’re getting your happy outside time, but in a safe, and physically-distant way! And be a good environmental steward - our parks won’t have as much maintenance as usual, so do things like pack out your trash, or use the bathroom before you go to the park.
For the most up-to-date information about what is allowed in public parks, please visit Denver Parks and Recreation website:
https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-parks-and-recreation
Resources & Sources
https://covid19.colorado.gov/
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/03/25/faq-colorado-stay-at-home-order-coronavirus/
https://www.outdooralliance.org/blog/2020/3/24/how-to-get-outside-during-a-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR3UHZX0zLLV6uJ_aAh83TCm1lBZm-TMQ3SPif8mJ6eCVkYBVNOl_vcrzmM