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. Just make sure you stay off the playgrounds, don't congregate in groups, or use picnic tables. And definitely stay 6 feet away from other trail 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.
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 off a playground. 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 Stay-at-Home order.
Follow the rules of Colorado’s new order. Many things may be closed right now but you can still head down to the South Platte River and Cherry Creek because our parks are not closed (playgrounds are closed). While it is important to keep our distance and avoid touching surfaces like playgrounds, 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 more information on Colorado's stay-at-home order and how to get outside safely, please visit Denver.gov
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.
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 off a playground. 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 Stay-at-Home order.
Follow the rules of Colorado’s new order. Many things may be closed right now but you can still head down to the South Platte River and Cherry Creek because our parks are not closed (playgrounds are closed). While it is important to keep our distance and avoid touching surfaces like playgrounds, 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 more information on Colorado's stay-at-home order and how to get outside safely, please visit Denver.gov
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