As a longtime resident of central Denver, I’ve enjoyed the beauty of City Park for several decades, including the gorgeous views, flower beds and fountains. I am always amazed at this time of year to see the sprinklers going in full force — overwatering the sidewalks, creating mud holes and washing out the running trail. Thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) of gallons of water are wasted daily.
What about getting creative and finding ways to model Denver Water’s “Use Only What You Need”? Perhaps allowing landscaping companies to submit proposals and create mini gardens throughout the park that are Xeriscaped, while showcasing and advertising their services? Or, have landscape architect interns do a project to convert the grassy areas to natural rock and water efficient landscapes? Or, have a five-year plan to incrementally change sections of the park from the green grass to some of the wildscaping ideas shown on Denver Water’s website?
We could be a city that is a leader in implementing more responsible use of water, creating unique but still beautiful parks.
Sylvia Theisen, Denver
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