Designing the South Platte River: Past, Present, and Future

Explore Denver’s most dynamic new area of growth and development along the South Platte River. Hop on a bike and take a seven-mile ride on a flat, protected bike path with many stops along the way. Visit RiNo Park, the first green space in Denver’s River North area, which historically has been home to manufacturing industry and artists. The park will feature two repurposed buildings, activated by the River North Art District. Ride south to Confluence Park, Denver’s origin in 1858 at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, which has been transformed into a kayak run, several new urban residential developments, all immediately across from REI’s Colorado flagship store. The final leg of the tour rides through the future sites of over 20 million square feet of urban mixed-use developments, the River Mile, the Stadium District, Denver’s own Meow Wolf, and Steam.