- Pronounce it correctly
- Lakewood’s government
- Children’s Hospital should have donated first
- Put Park Hill playground back
- Price of text books
- Birth control available to kids in Maine
- Mike Rosen on Al Gore & global warming
- Rush Limbaugh and Sen. Reid’s letter
- Most knew Angel Montoya would run
- Republican leadership unfit
Put Park Hill playground back
At Perk Hill Coffee at 22nd and Kearney in Park Hill, Darren Spreeuw, owner had installed a small swing set and play ground that he had provided - at no cost to the city or to its users - on a public right of way owned by the city. Hundred of people use this every week. It is a site of community building, friendship, and healthy childhood development.
Darren had all the necessary permits and loads of private liability insurance, and had clearly marked it “At Your Own Risk.” For some reason, the landlord forced him to take down this very popular playground. As a citizen of Park Hill, I have been impressed by Perk Hill coffee as a business and member of the community. Darren Spreeuw has been extraordinarily entrepreneurial, and has been an anchor in the rejuvenation of this part of Park Hill.
As long term residents of Denver know, economic stability and social stability are mutual supports against leaner times. Let us be farsighted about the values that sustain our city and neighborhoods over time. The city should designate this small area and public good as a “pocket park” so it may be preserved and continue to serve our community.
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