26-1261: Approves a request to officially name the unnamed future park at approximately 47th Ave. and N. Telluride St., Denver CO 80249 as Fox Run Park, per the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) and the Executive Director of Parks and Recreation, in Council District 11.

Description

Approves a request to officially name the unnamed future park at approximately 47th Ave. and N. Telluride St., Denver CO 80249 as Fox Run Park, per the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) and the Executive Director of Parks and Recreation, in Council District 11.

Summary

The proposed Denver ordinance would officially name the currently unnamed, approximately 13-acre park at 47th Avenue and North Telluride Street in Green Valley Ranch “Fox Run Park.” Conveyed to the city in 2008, the site is under construction, with completion expected in early 2027. The name reflects a red fox sighting reported during early planning and the area’s natural character. It emerged through a community-led process involving neighborhood residents, city representatives, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members. Public surveys identified Fox Run as the preferred name, supported by 361 valid signatures. The Advisory Board unanimously approved the recommendation, which now requires City Council consideration. The legislation would establish the park’s official public identity and demonstrate community participation in naming city facilities.