Category Archives: Hentzell Park Update

FDP Believes Article In Denver Post Erroneous

Posted on August 9, 2013 by friendofowl | Leave a comment

This is a notice to all Friends of Denver Parks supporters and fans:

The article in the Post yesterday, August 8th, titled, ” Denver Looks To Add City Park Land”, had erroneous information as to our position in the courts and petition process. Our attorney has been notified and will write both a retraction request to Jeremy Meyer as well as do a press release stating the Denver Post has been incorrect, and in essence, misinformed the Denver public.

Friends of Denver Parks would like everyone to know that both the petition and court processes are moving forward, that they are not in the past and we are presently seeking legal relief in the court and are still obtaining signatures for our petition effort. We thank you for your support.

Shawn Smith; Vice-President of Friends of Denver Parks

NEWSFLASH !! KNUS 710 Peter Boyles News/Talk Radio

Posted on August 6, 2013 by friendofowl | Leave a comment

Renee Lewis-President of Friends of Denver Parks has been invited to speak on the Peter Boyles News/Talk Radio about her experiences and the controversy surrounding the plans for the development of Hampden Heights North Park. Chuck Bonniwell the publisher of the Glendale/Cherry Creek Chronicle will be interviewing Renee tomorrow
Morning at 6:30 AM….

When: 8/7/13 tomorrow morning
Where: KNUS 710 AM Radio
Time: 6:30 AM

Please go here to listen to a podcast of the interview

Hampden Heights North Park Bird of Prey

Posted on July 29, 2013 by friendofowl | 7 comments

This video was taken the morning of July 29, 2013 at approximately 7:30 a.m. at the bank of the Cherry Creek in Hentzell Park. A large raptor was spotted walking in the midst of the prairie dog colony. Shortly thereafter, another of the large raptors was seen in the cottonwood tree that DPS plans to cut down to build its “school.” Please note the bird’s white chest, white underbelly and white feather “leggings” that go down to its talons. The wingspan is large – at least 3 1/2 to 4 feet.

If you can identify the raptor in the video and know its legal status, please leave a comment or send mail to friendsofdenverparks@gmail.com

Since this was posted other video’s have been taken of the raptor pair that is raising their young near Hampten Heights North Park and were singing in the park. The calls can be heard distinctly. Can any one identify the breed by the call? Please leave a comment or sent mail to friendsofdenverparks@gmail.com