A northwest Denver park, founded in 1931 and enjoyed by generations of local residents, is in line for a series of upgrades.
La Raza Park is located in the Denver neighborhood of Sunnyside. Formerly called the Columbus Park, in honor of explorer Christopher Columbus, it was renamed La Raza, partly in honor of the surrounding Latino community it serves.
Now plans are in the discussion stage for a general upgrade of the park, which features a basketball court, playground, walkways, and a large center pyramid structure.
Some $350,000 in funding secured through the city’s $937 million Elevate Denver bond program, which was approved by voters in 2017, will pay for the design phase of new playground space.
Future work, to be undertaken by the Denver Parks and Recreation Department, could see a general upgrade of the park, as well as the possible construction of a swimming pool.
City officials say the playground design work will launch early next year, and once completed, a timeline for construction will be announced.
Funding for additional work at the park could be secured through the Parks and Recreation Department’s annual capital improvement plan.
By Garry Boulard
