Please join us the second Tuesday of each month, at 6:30PM via Zoom, to participate in our WPENA monthly association meetings to hear from our guest speakers followed by community updates from Community Resource Officer, Kate Young, or colleague, Scott Balderman, Representative from District 1 DPS Board of Education, and Councilman Paul Kashmann. Following the […]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WPENA Annual Yard Sale!
The Annual Yard Sale is BACK! August 6, 2022, 8:00am – 2:00pm. WPENA coordinates a neighborhood-wide yard sale event annually in conjunction with Denver Days. This event offers WPENA neighbors the opportunity to have their yard sale included on a searchable listing page with addresses and maps. With a neighborhood-wide yard sale, the traffic generated […]
July 4th Neighborhood Celebration!
The July 4th Celebration in Washington Park, at the historic Boathouse pavilion, a neighborhood tradition since 2003, is back after two years of the pandemic. This popular picnic and parade is attended by both East and West Washington Park residents, attracting hundreds of celebrants. The event is held on July 4th from 11 a.m. to […]
Upcoming Events
Denver Police District 3 Monthly CAB Meeting
- September 6 |
Coffee with a Cop
- September 7 | Nixon’s Coffee House
WPENA Monthly Meeting
- September 13 |
Denver Police District 3 Monthly CAB Meeting
- October 4 |
Coffee with a Cop
- October 5 | Nixon’s Coffee House
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Be A Good Neighbor
Colorado Food Cluster Delivers Free Meals
Colorado Food Cluster delivers FREE fully prepared meal service to support our community and, more specifically, our youth. They deliver FREE meal kits that include tasty and … Read More...
Help Denver get your kids to and from school safely!
Denver area parents – Denver wants to hear from you! Denver’s Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) is developing a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Action Plan, … Read More...
Have you sent in your annual WPENA dues?
Washington Park East Neighborhood Association (WPENA) is made up of thousands of neighbors, dozens of local businesses, nonprofits, churches, and local elected officials. All of … Read More...
Crime & Safety
Halloween 2020 – Tips from CDPHE
From the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regarding Halloween: It’s important to follow best practices to help prevent the virus from spreading. Wear a mask … Read More...
City Council to consider referring bill to voters that would amend City Charter and create Department of Peacekeeping Services
According to Denverite, "Denver City Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca has filed a bill that, if approved by a majority of her fellow legislators, will ask voters in November to replace … Read More...
Turn the Wall Blue
From a District 3 Community Resource Officer Volunteer comes this opportunity for you to express your support for our police officers. Turn the Wall Blue! Each ribbon on the … Read More...
Park Issues
Proposed Dog Park at Veteran’s Park Discussion
Please join your neighbors and Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) to learn about a proposed dog park in Veterans Park. As part of the newly created Dog Park Proposal Pilot … Read More...
Zoom with INC to Learn About 2021 Ballot Issues
Neighbors, Jane Potts, Member at Large for INC suggests residents of Wash Park East join this Saturday's INC meeting, October 9, 2021, via Zoom to learn about two big issues on the … Read More...
Washington Park North Boathouse: Virtual Public Meeting #2 is May 26
Join Denver Parks & Recreation for the second public meeting to see the initial design concept for the area of the former play area near the boathouse. Come share your feedback … Read More...
Zoning & Regulations
NOTICE: Application and Virtual Hearing: Marijuana License Application
On May 5th, 2022, WPENA received notice of an application and virtual hearing for a marijuana license application. The notice reads as follows and you may download the complete … Read More...
City Initiative on Expanding Housing Affordability in Denver
Neighbors, you can learn more about the city's efforts to expand housing affordability in this recent update on development news from Community Planning and Development (CPD). If … Read More...
Your Chance to Weigh in on Dog Park in East Washington Park
This past week, Denver Parks and Recreation held an informational meeting about a possible dog park in East Washington Park with a proposed location in the Veteran's Park area. … Read More...