DENVER (KDVR) — The City and County of Denver planted its final tree Thursday as part of its effort to meet Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s 2025 climate and resiliency goals.
The tulip tree was planted at Benedict Fountain Park in Denver’s North Capitol Hill neighborhood and symbolizes the “successful completion” of a goal of planting 4,500 trees throughout the city, Denver Parks and Recreation said Thursday.
“This achievement demonstrates what is possible when we work across departments to improve the quality of life for residents,” Jolon Clark, executive director of DPR, said in a statement.
“The trees planted this year will provide long-term benefits – cleaner air, cool shade, and places to gather, all for a more resilient city.”
Johnston was among those in attendance to plant trees and said the day was about “investing in Denver’s future as a greener, more resilient city.”
“We are proud to have achieved this ambitious goal and will continue to work on solutions that improve our climate for this and future generations,” Johnston said in a statement.
In addition to Johnston, DPR, Council Member Darrell Watson and the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resilience were also present at the tree planting, according to DPR.
Neighborhood parks that received additional trees beyond their routine replacements this year include Barnum East, Barnum North, Garfield Lake, Nettie Moore, West Bar Fallwood, Westwood, Lake Houston, Paco Sanchez and Ware Gulch, among others, DPR said.
Forest employees planted nearly 150 unique tree species in 2025, according to DPR, which said more than 2,500 labor hours were saved.