The Five Points community will welcome a revitalized Mestizo-Curtis Park on Saturday during an unveiling with Mayor Michael Hancock.
The park — the oldest in Denver — got a breath of fresh air after Geraldolyn Horton-Harris, whose family lived in northeast Denver for more than 57 years, approached The Trust for Public Land in 2013, saying the park was “forgotten, abandoned, left for dead,” according to a news release.
Wanting to give the Five Points community a safe, engaging gathering space, Horton-Harris and the Trust for Public Land got residents involved in offering suggestions for an improved park.
The Saturday event will showcase a new $300,000 playground that “incorporates elements of the neighborhood’s architecture, geography, history and cultural background,” the release said.
“Together, we are creating a great place for our families and children to connect with nature and with each other,” Hancock said in a statement.
“We are transforming Denver’s oldest city park into a true community gathering place,” the mayor said.
Denver Parks and Recreation plans to match this investment with other amenities, including trail enhancements, a community garden and a fitness center where parents can watch their children play as they exercise.
Elizabeth Hernandez: 303-954-1223, orehernandez@denverpost.com
