Denver Park Trust

The Denver Park Trust serves as the vital support system for Denver Parks and Recreation, attracting philanthropic investment to enhance and expand our city’s cherished park system. 

Donate today and become an active contributor to the betterment of our environment, our city, and the people who live here. Your impact will be doubled with a $50,000 match! 

Envision a thriving, resilient, and sustainable Denver where everyone has access to exceptional parks.

Denver has a long legacy of prioritizing parks, but not always in an equitable and sustainable way. In 2025, Denver was ranked the 10th best park system in the nation, steadily moving up in the rankings since coming in at 29th in 2019. While this is encouraging progress, we still fall short in equity, acreage, and amenities. Donations to the Denver Park Trust provide vital resources to preserve and expand our city’s top-tier park system.

It takes all of us to create vibrant and accessible parks.

In Denver’s 2025 Vibrant Bond Survey, parks were the highest priority for respondents over all other categories, with a resounding 79% of respondents ranking them as the highest importance. Despite being a top priority for residents, parks are often among the first departments to face budget cuts when financial pressures arise in the city.

With a proposed $11 million budget cut for the parks department next year, community support is more essential than ever to ensure our parks continue to thrive.

Your gifts last a lifetime.

Parks are where neighbors connect, where children play and learn, and where all of us can find a moment of peace in the midst of our busy lives. Your generous donation has a lasting impact that ripples through time, touching the lives of people, strengthening communities, and nurturing the environment for years to come.