It’s shaping up to be a busy and exciting weekend in and around Parque de Vida, and we want to help everyone enjoy it safely!
With all these activities, we expect families, kids, bicycles, scooters, duck crossings, strollers, and pets on leashes throughout the area. Please stay alert, reduce speeds, and share the paths and roadways responsibly.
🚫 Parking Restrictions
To keep the event area safe and accessible, please note:
• No parking on Empire Street
• No parking in the Parque de Vida lot on Mildred (playground/bridge lot)

✔️ Available Parking Areas
• Centennial Park lot (“Duck Park”)
• Montezuma Avenue - street parking
• Cortez Recreation Center parking lot
• Rotary Ball Fields parking lot on Roger Smith Avenue
• McAndrews Ball Field lot (Empire & Roger Smith Ave)
• BMX Track parking lot on East Empire Street
• Colorado Welcome Center parking lot (Mildred Rd / Road 26)
• Cortez Municipal Outdoor Pool (Mildred Rd / Road 26)
• City Hall parking lot (Roger Smith Ave/Montezuma Ave)
• Street parking on North Park Street from Main Street to Empire Street

*All parking lots have accessible parking
 

We’ll have officers and staff throughout the area to support a safe and enjoyable weekend for all. As always, call or text 911 immediately if you see anything that needs emergency attention. Your awareness helps officers respond quickly.
Have a fun and safe weekend, Cortez! 🎈🚔🌄