Parks, Recreation and Libraries
Adminstrative Offices
4800 W. 92nd Ave.
303-658-2192
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Libraries provides many of the physical, social and cultural needs of the community. This department constructs and maintains parks, trails and right-of-ways; operates several recreation centers and libraries; and plans and implements programs, sports leagues, senior activities and special events.
Administration Division:
- Provides overall management of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department
* Bill Walenczak, Director
Library Services Division:
Irving Street Library, 7392 Irving Street
College Hill Library, 3705 West 112th Avenue
- Circulates books, audiobooks, magazines, music and movies
- Supports students, lifelong learners and recreational readers with research, reference and readers' advisory services
- Offers free programs for children, teens and adults, including story time, citizenship classes, English conversation groups and book clubs
- Allows free wired and wireless internet access for members of the community
- Provides 24/7 online access to the library catalog, downloadable audio and video, and over 30 subscription databases
* Kate Skarbek, Library Services Manager, 303-658-2640
Park Services Division:
- Performs all park, public facility, median, right-of-way, forestry and open space maintenance
- Manages the city greenhouse
- Designs and develops the city's comprehensive parks, open space and trails program
* Richard Dahl, Park Services Manager, 303-658-2202
Recreation Facilities Division:
* Peggy Boccard, Recreation Services Manager, 303-658-2211
Recreation Programs Division:
- Provides a wide range of scheduled recreation programs including arts and crafts, fitness, youth programs, and special events
* Peggy Boccard, Recreation Services Manager, 303-658-2211
Regional Parks and Golf Division:
* Ken Watson, Regional Parks and Golf Manager, 303-658-2195