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2700 N. Main Avenue, Durango CO 81301     970-375-7321     Contact Durango Parks and Recreation

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National Accreditation distinguishes Durango Parks and Recreation Department in the top 1% of Parks and Recreation agencies in the Country.  

For more information see the press release here.

CAPRA National Standards

For more information on Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agency (CAPRA) and CAPRA National Standards for Accreditation, select here.

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The Parks and Recreation Enrichment Guide is back!  The Fall 21/Winter 22 Enrichment Guide is available for viewing and  download here.  Registration began on Monday, August 16, for all Fall 21/Winter 22 programs.  Click here to register for programs online.

Durango Parks and Recreation Department 2020 Annual Report

Current Projects Webpage

Friends of Parks and Recreation Program

The Friends of Parks and Recreation Program has volunteer opportunities year-round.  More information here.

Fire Adapted Durango Partnership

Fire mitigation plan for Durango’s wildland-urban interface zone (WUI) information here:  View the Fire Adapted Durango Partnership Presentation here.  Access website links to Fire Adapted Durango Partnership organizations here.

Public Comment Portal

Want an easy way to send your public comments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board or the Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board, well now you have it.  Click here for the Form Center and select the Board or Commission you would like to give public comment to.

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Parks, Open Space, Trails & Recreation Master Plan

Lake Nighthorse Information

Lake Nighthorse Information

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Friends of Parks & Recreation Volunteer Opportunities

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GOCO Article: The Spirit of Durango