Safe Summer Kick Off on Get Outdoors Day
Southwest Denver Coalition, Denver Parks & Recreation & My Outdoor Colorado are joining forces to host Safe Summer Kick Off Get Outdoors Day (SSKO GO), Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10am to 3pm at Garfield Lake Park. This free, family-friendly event is designed to promote access to healthy and safe outdoor spaces, support under-resourced communities, and celebrate nature exploration.
SSKO GO is a collaborative project with community members, non-profits, local government, law enforcement, and other Colorado-based partners. We look to provide an intentional, inclusive, and safe outdoor space to explore adventure activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, boating, navigation, nature identification, connection to basic resources, and more. In addition, this event will host a resource fair, music, live entertainment, and activities.
Health & Safety
Learn all about how to make safe, healthy, and active lifestyle choices! Ask community experts important questions and get friendly, informed answers.
Community & Culture
Southwest Denver is a culturally rich and diverse community. Experience music and dance performances from Southwest Denver’s Latino and Asian communities and learn more about all it has to offer residents and visitors while connecting with your neighbors, family, and friends.
Explore Nature
Nature is all around us, even and especially in the city. Take today to get to know your parks trees, plants, and critters. Walk around, climb on logs, or take a boat or a paddle board out into the lake.
Outdoor Recreation
Discover fun ways to move your body and stay healthy and active… outdoors! Dance, jump rope, climb, hula hoop, bike, and more…
GET INVOLVED
Getting involved in Safe Summer Kickoff Get Outdoors Day will mean you are part of a nationwide effort to proving a safe space, connecting to resources and services, and reconnect youth with outdoor activities and healthy lifestyles. There are several ways to engage: become an exhibitor, join as a partner or sponsor, or volunteer for the day.
Become an Exhibitor | Become a Sponsor | Become a Volunteer
Become an Exhibitor:
Do you have a program, educational tool, or community resource that you think would be a great
booth at the event? Becoming an exhibitor is easy.
Become a Sponsor:
Join us in connecting kids to nature and healthy active outdoor lifestyles! Safe Summer Kick Off
on Get Outdoors Day is organized by a collaboration of non-profit organizations, businesses
partners, and government agencies who need your help.
Become a Volunteer:
Get involved on the day of the event by helping with a variety of activities that include set up and
clean up, guiding visitors through the event and more.
GETTING THERE
Location:
Garfield Lake Park
1100 S Newton St., Denver, CO 80219
Parking:
Street parking will be available around the park, please make sure to pay attention to street signs and we would like to ask attendees, please do not block residential drive-ways.
Street parking will be available around the park, please make sure to pay attention to street signs and we would like to ask attendees, please do not block residential drive-ways.
Street Closure:
S. Newton and W. Arizona Ave will be closed due to general public for use of event but will be open for those living on those intersection only. Stay tuned for any additional parking details.
Participants are encouraged to: check local bus schedules, ride a bike, and/or walk.
Still have questions? Contact us at swdenvercoalition@gmail.com.