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​be safe & Smart about going Outside

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.

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 
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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
    • Virtual Field Trips
    • Field Trips >
      • Excursions By Grade >
        • ECE
        • Kindergarten
        • 1st Grade
        • 2nd Grade
        • 3rd Grade
        • 4th Grade
        • 5th Grade
      • Excursion Signup
      • Feedback
      • Excursion FAQ
    • 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 >
        • The Water Connection >
          • About The Water Connection
          • Nautilus Installed in Cherry Creek
          • TAP-IN Colorado
          • Gutter Bin Pilot
          • Clean River Design Challenge
          • Minimum Stream Flow
  • Water Resources
  • 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
    • Spring South Platte Stewardship Day >
      • Family Spring Stewardship Day
    • Art on the River
    • Citizens for the River
    • Reception on the River
    • Rock the River >
      • Rock the River Catering
      • Rock the River Viewing Instructions
    • Gala on the Bridge
    • Bridge Party
    • Fall South Platte Stewardship Day >
      • Family Fall Stewardship Day
    • Family Fishing Day
  • Donate
    • Colorado Gives Day
  • Email Sign Up