In September 2011, University Park celebrated the 125th anniversary of our neighborhood. Events included:
- A walking tour around Observatory Park guided by residents Don and Carolyn Etter
- Live music
- A neighborhood history tent
- Honoring of long time residents
- Live auction
- Sale of signed prints of a commemorative poster by artist Betsy Johnson Welty
- A tree dedication
- Chamberlin Observatory tours
- Children’s activities
- Potluck with food from neighborhood establishments
There are still a limited number of commemorative 11×17 prints of Betsy Johnson Welty’s watercolor of the Observatory available for $20. Click to purchase.
A huge thank you to our sponsors for contributing to the fun and success of the event. A complete list of sponsors and their donations follows.
Thank You to the Sponsors of the Event:
- Above it All Balloonery (discounted balloons)
- Councilman Charlie Brown (original art piece, one night stay at Hotel Monaco and cake)
- Child’s Pastry Shop (cookies)
- Chipotle (chips, salsa and guacamole)
- Country Fair Garden Center (stage floral peices)
- Crimson and Gold (wings)
- Crystal Hodge, Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty (cake)
- Crown Burger (Greek salad)
- Einstein Bros Bagel (bagels and sweet breads)
- Garlic Knot (garlic knots)
- Guiry’s (generous cash donation)
- Ground Covers (table center peices)
- Jordan’s Bistro (pizzas)
- Kings Soopers on Yale (gift card)
- Kokoro (sushi platter)
- McDonalds (drinks)
- Mulberries Cake Shop (cakes)
- Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (gift card)
- Schlessman Family YMCA (coolers)
- University Hills Ace Hardware (shopping spree)
- University of Denver Recreation (games for kids)