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.

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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.