| RECREATION
At nearly 800 acres, Lowry’s
parks and recreational areas will be equal in size to 20 percent
of all park space in Denver today! To demonstrate respect
for Colorado’s environment, Lowry’s parks are being built
responsibly, with 35 percent of the total acreage devoted
to native plants and grasses, and less than half slated for
sod, all of which includes low water grass varieties.
Open Now
24
Hour Fitness Sport: In the Town Center District,
this club includes basketball, pool free weights, cardio equipment,
group exercise, personal training, locker rooms, sauna, steam
room and Kids' Club.
Reading
Garden: In the Town Center District, this is a collection
of spaces, or "reading rooms" positioned throughout
green space for people to gather in relative privacy. Surrounding
the spaces are inscriptions of classic book titles, permanent
art sculptures, a small shelter, benches, planters, native
trees, shrubs and ground covering. is
a partner in the project.
Lowry
Swim Club: Located in the former officer's club
in the Town Center District, the pool is open during summer
months. The club offers aqua aerobics, swim lessons, yoga,
a baby pool, barbeque areas and a movie night on Fridays under
the stars. Email or call 303-364-4063.
PowerHouse
Pedestrian Plaza: In the Town Center District, this
park is intended for Lowry workers to relax and reflect. It
features shaded picnic tables, sitting areas and natural plantings
-- all within a small commons.
Activities in the Town
Center District: Sources of recreation include dance
and fitness classes at Colorado
Free University, yoga and pilates at Ascent Health Center,
neighborhood walking and stroller groups, and classes and
personal training at Half
Hour Power.
Bayaud Park: This 6.1-acre
park contains both passive and active neighborhood park facilities,
including paved walkways, public art and open space. The Bayaud
Park playground includes a picnic area and play equipment
for children ages 1 through 12.
Big
Bear Ice Arena: Open to the public, the year-round
facility is located in a former aircraft hangar, and has two
indoor ice rinks, one outdoor roller rink, video games and
refreshments.
Boulevards and Parkways:
The landscaping at Lowry is extensive with flowers, new drought-resistant
trees and thousands of mature, transplanted trees. Major thoroughfares
have landscaped medians much like traditional Denver parkways.
Every sidewalk has a tree lawn, and public art dots the streets.
Roslyn Park:
Set in a charming location, the park features a crusher fine
trail, colorful natural plantings, and flagstone patios with
picnic tables.
Crescent Park: Approximately
8 acres, Crescent Park includes a contemplation area with
views of the Front Range, covered and uncovered picnic areas,
natural areas, play equipment, an open play area and walkways.
East & West Pocket
Parks: These small neighborhood parks feature a sand
box, play equipment, picnic tables, benches, landscaping and
trees.
Jackie Robinson Field:
Modeled after Coors Field, the facility functions
as a Little League ballpark for metro Denver. Three fields
are designed for tournament play geared to children 14 and
under.
Mira
Vista Golf Course: The redevelopment vision for
Mira Vista includes a minimum of an improved 18 holes of regulation
golf, a separate 9-hole 3-par junior facility, and a Golf
House Colorado clubhouse to include a restaurant and pro shop
capable of handling the golf operations, and to house association
offices, plus display the portraits and memorabilia from the
Colorado Golf Hall of Fame. In the meantime, golfers may play
the existing course.
Montclair
Recreation Center: The Montclair Recreation Center
is operated by Denver Parks and Recreation for the enjoyment
of Lowry and surrounding neighborhoods. The center includes
a gymnasium with basketball and volleyball programs, lap pool,
leisure pool, locker rooms, crafts spaces, multipurpose rooms,
a woodworking shop and youth lounge.
Soccer Fields in Sports
Complex: The
soccer fields are operated and maintained by Denver Parks
and Recreation. Organized teams must get a permit from the
City of Denver Parks Permitting Department at 720-913-0700
to play on these fields. Click
here for directions of the fields.
West Park:
The West Park has a playground with equipment for varying
age groups, picnic tables, benches, sand area, landscaping
and mature shade trees, native plant areas, concrete walks
and crusher fine paths. A trellis structure leads into a grassy
play area.
Coming in the Future
Great Lawn: The “crown jewel” of Lowry’s
park system will be approximately 50 acres of open space that
echoes Denver’s other classic parks such as Cheesman, Congress
and City Parks. The large center lawn will accommodate community
events or passive recreational activities. Westerly Creek
will wind around the west side of the lawn, narrowing and
widening into ponds. The park design also features picnic
areas, a playground, bridges, trails and roads.
Hiking and Biking Trails: Segments of walkways
are already in place. Eventually, a network of public trails
will connect all areas of Lowry and link to the regional trail
system. Westerly Creek is being revitalized as a recreational
corridor from the Highline Canal Trail south of Lowry to the
Sand Creek Parkway at Stapleton. Westerly Creek Dam was built
by the Army Corps of Engineers to manage a 500-year flood.
The 45-foot-high, 1.5 mile-long dam provides the best scenic
views at Lowry. Gradual ramps will allow people to walk or
ride to the top of the dam to enjoy the view, along with some
solitude.
Kelly Road Dam:
This wetland area will be re-established and enhanced, providing
a habitat for wildlife and natural areas for strolling. Interpretive
signage is planned for the area as well.
City of Ulaanbaatar Park: Currently planned as a 4.3-acre park, the park
will feature a contemplative space, playground, trails, native
landscape areas and a trellis at the base of Fifth Avenue,
which marks the historic location of the Phipps Sanitarium.
Sports Boulevard:
The spine of Lowry’s sports complex is Sports Boulevard,
a regional recreation complex that will be flanked by baseball,
soccer and basketball and tennis courts. The complex is being
built by the Lowry Redevelopment Authority and will be operated
by Denver Parks and Recreation. In 2003, four soccer fields
were built and three more were constructed in 2004. In 2005,
sports courts are planned for basketball and tennis.
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