ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — Arapahoe County's largest regional park is reopening after an $18 million makeover.
Dove Valley Regional Park officially reopens Monday at 12 p.m. after doubling in size in renovations that began in March 2023.
Located across from the Denver Broncos' practice facility, formerly 52 acres in size, the park has been expanded with an additional 40 acres to over 90 acres, said Arapahoe County park officials.
Improvements for the 35-year-old park include upgraded athletic fields, a new roadway access and parking lot, walking trails, playgrounds, a new dog park, and a shade pavilion with picnic shelters.
Additional upgrades, including a bike park and pump track, are expected to be completed later this summer.
Dove Valley Regional Park improvements include:
- Upgraded athletic fields
- New roadway access and parking lot
- Walking trails
- New 165-car parking lot
- Large playground for ages 2-12
- New off-leash dog park
- Outdoor fitness equipment station with stair climb overlook
- Shade pavilion with picnic shelters
- Sledding hill
- Refurbished restroom facilities
- Bike park and pump track (opening later this summer)
“Upgrading the facilities and amenities in our parks will help more people spend time outdoors, stay active, and build stronger relationships with their neighbors,” said District 2 Commissioner Jessica Campbell. “By investing in our parks, we are investing in the future of our county and a healthy quality of life for our residents.”
Dove Valley Regional Park improvements are funded through the Arapahoe County Open Space Sales and Use Tax.
FROM MARCH 2023: Arapahoe County's largest regional park to double in size
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