OUR Impact
Funded Projects
In addition to providing grants to nonprofit organizations, the Foundation funds art and community projects, events, and activities for residents of Riverfront Park. The Foundation also has funded research programs that look at recreational and environmental needs within the Riverfront Park neighborhood and surrounding downtown Denver locations (e.g. playgrounds).
Here are a few of the projects we’ve funded to date.
DENVER DJ DELIVERY
A traveling, socially-distanced outdoor concert experience, with DJs performing from atop a truck as it roamed through different Denver neighborhoods.
A MILE IN YOUR SHOES
A temporary art installation by the Triangle Building that’s part of The Empathy Museum and the 2019 Biennial Celebration. Learn more.
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
As part of their grant funding, Denver Center for the Performing Arts performs two abridged versions of beloved Shakespeare classics in Riverfront Park — all from the bed of a truck! Learn more.
Railyard Dog Park
A public dog park on 19th and Bassett Street, just around the corner from Commons Park and Denver Skatepark. Learn more.
Wings of the City
A temporary sculpture exhibit throughout Commons Park, featuring a collection of bronze winged sculptures. Learn more.
Summer Sessions
Riverfront Park Community Foundation is the Community Underwriter for Summer Sessions and with the Foundation’s generous contribution, this series is free to the public.
To Let the Sky Know / Dejar que el cielo sepa
An exhibition by artist, Ana María Hernando entitled, “To Let the Sky Know / Dejar que el cielo sepa” at the 16th Street Plaza at the base of the Millennium Bridge in Riverfront Park from May through October 2025.
This LAnd Over Time
A community art project in Commons Park created by local artists and residents at Balfour Senior Living. Learn more.
Luz de Denver
The permanent installation of a metal wings sculpture was installed in the in the plaza at Riverfront Park in 2019. Learn more.
The Red Forest
"The Red Forest" is an art installation by Konstantin Dimopoulos located on the Riverfront Park plaza. Learn more.