| At nearly 800 acres, Lowry’s parks and recreational areas are equal in size to 20 percent of all park space in Denver. Demonstrating respect for Colorado’s environment, Lowry’s parks are built responsibly, with 35 percent of the total acreage devoted to native plants and grasses, and less than half slated for sod, some of which include low water grass varieties. Lowry’s parks and recreational areas include neighborhood parks, regional parks, a sports complex, golf course, natural areas, a community recreation center and an ice arena.
RECREATIONCommonGround Golf Course: Located at Alameda Ave. and Havana St., Lowry’s golf course opened in 2009. World-renowned architect Tom Doak of Renaissance Gold Design was tapped in 2007 by the Colorado Golf Association and Colorado Women’s Golf Association to create the course. The facility includes a new 18-hole championship course, an enhanced practice facility, and two short courses devoted to junior golf development. The new course preserves and enhances the views of the front range as well as the mature trees on the new course.
Big Bear Ice Arena: Open to the public year around, the facility is located in the former aircraft hangar near the EastPark neighborhood and features two indoor ice rinks, retail, one outdoor roller rink, video games, and refreshments.
Lowry Swim Club: Located in the former officer's club in the Town Center District, the Swim Club is open during summer months. The club offers aqua aerobics, swim lessons, yoga, a baby pool, barbeque areas and a movie night on Fridays under the stars.
Montclair Recreation Center: Operated by Denver Parks and Recreation for the enjoyment of Lowry and surrounding neighborhoods, Montclair Rec Center includes a gymnasium with basketball and volleyball programs, lap pool, leisure pool, locker rooms, crafts spaces, multipurpose rooms, a woodworking shop and youth lounge.
24 Hour Fitness Sport: In the Town Center District, this club includes basketball, pool free weights, cardio equipment, group exercise, personal training, locker rooms, sauna, steam room and Kids' Club.
Jackie Robinson Field: Modeled after Coors Field, the facility functions as a Little League ballpark for metro Denver. Three fields are designed for tournament play geared to children 14 and under.
Sports Complex: The Sports Complex at Lowry has something for every kind of athlete. The area includes basketball courts, tennis courts, Jackie Robinson baseball field and a playground. The seven regulation sized soccer fields are available for multi-use including flag football and lacrosse. Two of the fields feature synthetic turf and lights for night-time play. The fields are operated and maintained by Denver Parks and Recreation. Two lighted adult basketball courts, a youth-size court with shorter baskets, and four lighted tennis courts are available for day or evening play. The courts are also operated by Denver Parks and Recreation. The playground east of the courts includes a large play structure with several slides, climbers, two belt swings and two tot swings, and a “castle.”
Other activities: Other sources of recreation include dance and fitness classes at Colorado Free University, yoga and Pilates at Ascent Health Center and classes and personal training at Half Hour Power.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACEHiking and Biking Trails: A network of public trails connect all areas of Lowry and links to the regional trail system. Westerly Creek has been revitalized as a recreational corridor from the Highline Canal Trail south of Lowry to the Sand Creek Parkway at Stapleton. Westerly Creek Dam was built by the Army Corps of Engineers to manage a 500-year flood. The 45-foot-high, 1.5 mile-long dam provides the best scenic views at Lowry. Gradual ramps allow people to walk to the top of the dam to enjoy the view, along with some solitude. Boulevards and Parkways: The landscaping at Lowry is extensive with flowers, drought-resistant trees and thousands of mature, transplanted trees. Major thoroughfares have landscaped medians much like traditional Denver parkways. Every sidewalk has a tree lawn, and public art dots the streets.  Reading Garden: Located in the Town Center District, this area is a collection of spaces, or "reading rooms" positioned throughout green space for people to gather in relative privacy. Surrounding thespaces are inscriptions of classic book titles, permanent art sculptures, small shelters, benches, planters, native trees, shrubs and ground covering.
Bayaud Park: This 14-acre park contains both passive and active neighborhood park facilities, including paved walkways, public art and open space. The Bayaud Park playground includes a picnic area and play equipment for children ages 1 through 12.
City of Ulaanbaatar Park: Located in the Town Center District, this 4.8-acre park features a contemplative space, playground, trails and native landscape areas. The park is home to a stainless steel tulga sculpture. A tulga – or open fireplace – is the center of the nomad household in Mongolian culture. The park’s namesake, Ulaanbaatar, is the capital of Mongolia and Denver’s sister city.
Roslyn Park: Set in a charming location in the Northwest Neighborhood, the half-acre passive park features a crusher fine trail, colorful natural plantings, and flagstone patios with picnic tables.
Crescent Park: Approximately eight acres, Crescent Park in the Northwest Neighborhood includes a contemplation area with views of the Front Range, covered and uncovered picnic areas, natural areas, play equipment, an open play area and walkways. East & West Pocket Parks: These small neighborhood parks feature playgrounds, a sand box picnic tables, benches, landscaping and trees. PowerHouse Pedestrian Plaza: Located in the Town Center District, this park is intended for Lowry workers to relax and reflect. It features shaded picnic tables, sitting areas and natural plantings -- all within a small common area.
Prospect Park: Prospect Park is 2.5 acres located in the heart of the EastPark neighborhood. It features a playground, picnic shelter, walking paths, native grass areas and a multi-use open space area for activities.
Great Lawn: The “crown jewel” of Lowry’s park system comprises approximately 50 acres of open space that echoes Denver’s other classic parks such as Cheesman, Congress and City Park. The large center lawn accommodates community events or passive recreational activities. Westerly Creek winds around the west side of the lawn, narrowing and widening into ponds. The park design also features picnic areas, a playground, bridges, trails, roads and native areas. The Wetlands: This 50-acre wetland native area is located east of the Northwest Neighborhood and just north of the Great Lawn. The area has been enhanced to provide a habitat for wildlife and trails through natural areas for walking residents. The area includes the Kelly Road Dam on the north, west and east, and Westerly Creek flows through it on the east side. Yosemite Open Space: Located directly across from the EastPark neighborhood, this 30 acres of open space serves as a natural buffer between the neighborhood and Lowry’s recreational amenities. Broad swaths of native trees, shrubs and grasses provide color throughout the seasons and visual interest for motorists and pedestrians along Yosemite. A wide biking/walking path extends along Yosemite Way east to Havana St., connecting to other trails around and through Lowry. The park extends into a tree-lined entrance to the neighborhood at Fourth Place.
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