Adopt an Open Space
Open space volunteers assist with invasive species removal, ecological restoration and litter clean up in Denver's urban open spaces! Some tasks are self directed, others are supervised by DPR staff.
Ready to get involved?
Open Spaces available for Adoption
Bear Creek Open Space
- Status: Needs 5 More Volunteers
- Description:
- Assist with ongoing restoration efforts at Bear Creek. Learn to ID invasive plant species for removal, help with seeding and planting natives, and keep the open space clean and tidy (pruning back trees and shrubs, clearing the trails, etc.)
- Location: Map
City Park Shorelines
- Status: Filled
- Description:
- Help care for the shorelines of Duck Lake and Lily Pond. Get trained by DPR staff how to identify invasive plant species for removal. Help pick up trash and keep an eye on the space to monitor use, damage, exciting native plants or wildlife, etc.
Hentzell Park
- Status: Needs 5 More Volunteers
- Description:
- Help with ongoing restoration and stewardship at Hentzel Park. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants, remove trash and debris, and seed native plant species.
- Location: Map
Wash Park Shoreline Restoration
- Status: Needs 4 More Volunteers
- Description:
- Wash Park is one of Denver's most popular parks! Help restore the riparian buffer of the southern lake to enhance habitat, improve filtration of pollutants, and keep the shoreline beautiful!
Westerly Creek
- Status: Needs 7 More Volunteers
- Description:
- Westerly Creek Open Space overlaps with Westerly Creek Park between 26th Ave. and MLK Blvd. It also extends south to Montview Blvd and between Central Park Rec. Center and the Sand Creek Regional Greenway.