A Landmark's Legacy Reimagined: The Future of Civic Center Park
Denver Playcast: A Parks, Recreation & Trail MixShow Notes
Denver's first National Historic Landmark, Civic Center Park, is undergoing a major transformation. Stephanie Figueroa speaks with Jenna Harris, Downtown Parks Program Manager about the planned changes to Denver's crown-jewel park.
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A very special episode of Denver Playcast!
In this episode, learn how Denver Parks & Recreation is making Civic Center Park fully accessible for the first time in its history, and hear from Barry Rosenberg, a Denver disability rights advocate who was present at the Gang of 19 protest in 1978.
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