The 155-acre expanse of the former Park Hill Golf Course at 4141 East 35th Avenue is finally poised for a transformation that residents have debated for years. On Monday, the Denver City Council approved a development agreement that clears the path for turning the dormant fairways into a massive new public park and a mixed-use neighborhood.
This approval finalizes a complex land swap with Westside Investment Partners, exchanging the golf course for 145 acres in Adams County. The deal, years in the making, creates the framework for a 100-acre public park and the construction of the 303 Heritage Artway Trail, addressing long-standing community demands for green space and housing.
The agreement, signed with ACM Park Hill JV VII, LLC, lays out strict infrastructure and funding commitments. It mandates the creation of affordable housing units and defines maintenance responsibilities for the new public spaces. The project stems from the Park Hill Golf Course Small Area Plan, which gathered extensive community feedback between 2019 and 2022 to shape the site's future.
This move marks the end of a contentious planning process that saw the city acquire the site to prevent private development. By swapping the land for Adams County acreage, Denver secures a significant addition to its park system in one of the city's most densely populated neighborhoods. The 303 Heritage Artway Trail will serve as a cultural connector, weaving through the new park and linking to the surrounding community.
Residents can follow the next phase of implementation at public meetings held at Denver City Hall. For those tracking the legislative details of this land swap and the resulting development agreement, the full record is available via the Denver Legistar portal.