Greater Park Hill News

13/04/2026

For 25 years, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stopped Scott Masse from getting the mail out. Lisa Reddick Flavin writes about this character in this month’s issue.
https://greaterparkhill.org/park-hill-character-youve-got-mail/

09/04/2026

Colfax Avenue is currently gutted for Bus Rapid Transit construction. Did you know that state transportation planners are moving forward with plans for a similar project on congested Colorado Boulevard? Those who do know, are fuming. Read about it here, and remember, not only matters - it's critical.
https://greaterparkhill.org/brt-overload/

06/04/2026

Come show your support for the Greater Park Hill News and local journalism this Thursday, April 9 at The Denver Press Club!
greaterparkhill.org/newspaper/support/

SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS! On Local News Day, April 9, learn more about several of metro Denver's independent community newsrooms at a free fundraising/networking event at 5 p.m. at The Denver Press Club, sponsored by the Colorado Media Project and the Colorado Press Association.
Representatives of each outlet will be on hand, and you're invited to donate to the independent newsroom(s) of your choice. With food provided by the sponsors and a cash bar.
RSVP here. ⬇️
https://denverpressclub.wildapricot.org/event-6627210

26/03/2026

Terrible news. Last night around 2:30 am, the 97-year old bandstand at City Park was destroyed in a fire. Investigation is underway. Also, efforts to rebuild have already started, and City Park Jazz is already working to make sure their 40th anniversary season happens this summer...

First, here's the good news: Our season schedule is locked in! And it's gonna be an incredible way to celebrate City Park Jazz's 40th Anniversary season:

6/07/26 — DJ Williams Band
6/14/26 — Spicy Pickles Feat. Hannah Rodriguez
6/21/26 — Hazel Miller & The Collective
6/28/26 — Shane Endsley and the Denver Municipal Band
7/05/26 — Brass Band Extravaganza Featuring: Bourbon Brass Band & Badda Boom Brass Band
7/12/26 — BTTRFLY
7/19/26 — Conjunto Colores w/ Rasta Salsa
7/26/26 — Convergence
8/02/26 — Delta Sonics Blues R***e
8/09/26 — Jakarta

Now for the bad news:
Last night around 2:30 am, the bandstand at City Park was destroyed in a fire. Denver Police and Fire Departments are still on scene and an investigation is underway.

What we do know as of right now is that the structure — originally built back in 1929 — is a total loss. But that doesn't mean our 40th Anniversary season is.

The City Park Jazz Board of Directors is already working through our options and we'll be partnering closely with the City to ensure we can do everything in our power to have this incredible celebration of community again this summer. We have a great team in place for this. We're evaluating our options for mobile stage set ups, power needs, and how we'll adjust our footprint in City Park accordingly.

How you can help: One thing we know for sure is that this will force us to incur some additional costs that we don't have in our annual budget. As you know, City Park Jazz is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that subsists entirely on donations, grants and sponsorships. So, if you have a little extra to pitch in right now, any donation you can provide will be helpful. You can donate here: https://cityparkjazz.org/united4jazz and please share with anyone else who might be inclined to pitch in.

10/02/2026

Stop the presses! The Park Hill Branch Library closes tomorrow until March 6. The old girl is 105 and is getting some modern upgrades. Click for the exciting details!

February 3, 2026 AT THE LIBRARY: Relief For Creaky Bones News and Opinion Park Hill Branch To Close Briefly For Modern Upgrades By Tara Bannon Williamson | Park Hill Branch Librarian Being 105 ain’t easy.  The Park Hill branch of the Denver Public Library, circa 1930. The library, at Dexter Stree...

06/11/2025

Per Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. Executive Director Colette Carey:

With the ongoing government shutdown affecting SNAP benefits, the Emergency Food Pantry is operating at almost double our normal numbers - probably pretty par for the course, citywide. Anyway, as we prepare for our annual Thanksgving Box giveaway, any donations are welcome. Thank you in advance!

13/10/2025

A BIG day at City of Axum Park. Dozens turned out for the Park Hill Fall Fest on Oct 12 to celebrate autumn and catch up with neighbors, play some games, nibble on yummy snacks and celebrate community. Here are some photos from the day (tag away, please!).

12/10/2025

Fall Fest happening now, Sunday, Oct. 13 at City of Axum Park. From 2-5 p.m. Stop by for some hot dogs and cookies, get your face painted, and say hi to your neighbors.

27/09/2025

The 47th annual Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair is this Sunday, September 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Five lovely homes are on the tour this year -- come be a lookyloo and get inspired.

Proceeds from ticket sales support the general operations of Greater Park Hill Community, including, programs and initiatives, sustainability efforts and more.
🎟️ Tickets
$30 for adults
$25 for seniors (65+)
Free for children 12 and under
Prices increase to $35 on the day of.

Check out the brochure and buy tickets online at parkhillhometour.org/home-tour/

You can also buy tickets in person at:
Park Hill Community Bookstore (4620 E. 23rd Ave.)
Spinelli’s Market (4621 E. 23rd Ave.)
Park Hill Branch Library (4705 Montview Blvd.)

Also Sunday don’t miss the FREE Street Fair at Montview and Forest Parkway, with live entertainment, food trucks, 80 vendors, a wine-and-beer garden, photo booth, sustainability zone, kids’ activities, and more.

See you Sunday!

21/08/2025

Denver Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore has taken off the "muzzle” after her husband, Scott Gilmore, got laid off from his city parks department job this week. Trash talk about the mayor aside, here’s some perspective on the past fruits of the marriage between the city of Denver and the Gilmore Family Dynasty. Click on the link. It's a news story that’s worth the read.

https://greaterparkhill.org/all-in-the-family/

19/08/2025

Neighbors living at and near 17th and Monaco continue to be vexed by the inaction of to take what seems like simple steps to improve safety at the dangerous intersection. Crashes there are frequent -- one property alone has been crashed into no fewer than five times by cars and trucks in a 16-month timespan.

A community meeting is planned tomorrow, Aug. 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Mosaic Campus (enter at at 17th Avenue and Quebec Street and follow signs). Read the full story from the September issue at this link: https://greaterparkhill.org/what-just-happened-what-just-happened/