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Parks, Art and Culture

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · City and County Building, room 391

TL;DR

The Parks, Art and Culture Committee approved five agreements and resolutions focused on expanding recreational programming and partnerships across city parks. Key actions included establishing a concession license for indigenous-focused services at Pahaska, approving a Chick-Fil-A sponsorship deal, and authorizing year-round programming at Skyline Park in downtown Denver.

Key Decisions

  • Annual bison donation program to American Indian Tribes and Non-Profits Approved
  • Pahaska concession license with Explor Pahaska LLC for indigenous-focused food, retail, and cultural programming (10-year term) Approved
  • Chick-Fil-A sponsorship agreement for $532,370 through December 2030 Approved
  • Skyline Park Block 1 use agreement with Denver Civic Ventures for year-round markets and public events Approved
  • Revenue agreement with Denver Mountain Parks Foundation for Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area operations through 2029 Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 26-0422 Approves a bill for annual donation of bison to American Indian Tribes and American Indian Non-Profit. The programs prior sunset is rescinded.
    Bill
  4. 26-0398 Approves a concession license at Pahaska with Explor Pahaska LLC based on a percentage of gross revenues and for a term of ten years for indigenous-focused food and beverage, retail marketplace, and cultural programming concession services, Mountain Parks (PARKS-202683270).
    Resolution
  5. Consent Items
  6. 26-0396 Approves a contract with Legacy of Service, Inc. (DBA Chick-Fil-A) for $532,370.00 with an end date of 12-31-2030 for a non-exclusive sponsorship agreement, Mountain Parks (THTRS-202582821).
    Resolution
  7. 26-0423 Approves a Park Use Agreement with Denver Civic Ventures, Inc. for use of Skyline Park Block 1 for year-round markets, sports and entertainment watch party events and other free public events intended to program and activate the park and Downtown Denver, in Council District 10 (PARKS-202683778).
    Resolution
  8. 26-0430 Approves a revenue agreement between Denver Parks and Recreation and the Denver Mountain Parks Foundation, Inc. (DMFP) for the seasonal operation of the Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area under the permit issued to the Denver Mountain Parks Foundation by the United States Forest Service (USFS) through 12-31-2029, in Mountain Parks.
    Resolution