Porta-potties & Dumpsters placed in the D8 Bike Route through City Park
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Bryan Wilson
May 30, 2026, 11:42:00 AMMay 30
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Hello everyone,
The email thread below is what I'm referring to in the Post to social media.
Perhaps you can get jalan Clark or someone else from Denver Parks and Rec to explain why the Porta-potties and Dumpsters must be placed in these locations.
It doesn't make any sense to me and this doesn't happen anywhere in Wash Park, so it seems to me that they're being placed in these locations intentionally...
At the very least, why can't they be placed at the bottom of the hill where the roadway is twice as wide or why can't The Porta potties be placed over by the parking lot and the Dumpsters scattered throughout the park making them more convenient for Park staff?
There are concrete pads that were installed around the park, specifically intended for dumpsters to be placed on them without sinking into the ground or obstructing the roadway.
There's a porta potty shelter in the southwest corner intended to house Porta potties yet it is vacant.
If I sound angry and frustrated in the video, that's because I am.
I'm presuming that City Park Jazz is going to block this route tomorrow night, which is another issue that could be prevented with adequate planning & If we chose to prioritize bike connections, but Denver Parks and Rec doesn't do that...
Maybe some of you can do a better job of getting an explanation for these decisions being made by DPR.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Respectfully,
Bryan Wilson
On Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 9:00 AM Clark, Jolon M. - DPR HA1418 Manager Department of Parks And Recreation <Jolon...@denvergov.org> wrote:
Bryan,I have already answered this. My operations team reviewed your request, they disagree with what you asked for, and the case is closed. Any further communication on this matter will not be responded to and any new cases in 311 will be closed.Jolon Clark | Executive DirectorParks and Recreation | City and County of Denver
On Sep 10, 2024, at 4:47 PM, Denver 311 <3...@denvergov.org> wrote:
Description: See initial complaint below.
Please send someone out to Cheesman Park at your earliest convenience. The
ADA compliant porta potties that are located in the roadways are directly
connected to sidewalks via an ADA compliant path that will be cleared of
snow and ice during the winter months.
See explanation video here:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/p/C_qOc5kxiZq/?igsh=cXFydnZ2anZpN3Qx__;!!M87Ej6RJKlw!WPDyL2v-RTL_TdxduThJIC3FJgUg-Ftj5z3azVYA0PHAvDmu9ZOkAppncumJRcVDGjfxU4zsbP64dqOFJE2Rwg$
I did bring up the issue of placement locations for Porta potties in Parks
at a meeting with Jolon Clark and Arthur Gilkison in December of 2023.
Unfortunately, nothing seemed to change as a result of that meeting.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.
Respectfully,
Bryan Wilson
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 9:17?AM Bryan Wilson <bryan...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Please see the email response below from Jolon Clark.
>
> I met in person with him & Arthur Gilkison about a number of issues in our
> Denver Parks, including the placement of Porta-potties.
>
> These were my notes prior to the December 11th, 2023 meeting across from
> Civic Center Park
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vdNZ_6zE8Ytp2Lv7mnyKmigNrUOFN8BRoa3Tv5rMId8/edit?usp=sharing__;!!M87Ej6RJKlw!WPDyL2v-RTL_TdxduThJIC3FJgUg-Ftj5z3azVYA0PHAvDmu9ZOkAppncumJRcVDGjfxU4zsbP64dqPIlfuslA$ >
> .
> I don't believe that a single item has been addressed by Jolon Clark or
> Arthur Gilkison, but specifically not the issues I brought to their
> attention surrounding Porta-potty placement issues in our Parks.
>
> First & foremost was ADA-compliance & safe access to the Porta-potties.
> Despite raising that concern, many Porta-potties are still inaccessible,
> especially after being passed by snow plows in the winter months. Given
> that OVER 6 Months had passed since our meeting, I began taking matters
> into my own hands.
>
> This was the porta-potty I believe I was observed moving myself. Notice
> the residue puddle in front of the entrance to the ADA-Compliant
> Porta-potty. Imagine someone riding by as the door was opened...
> [image: PXL_20240405_150314596.jpg]
> It is now in a wider section that I don't believe will puddle, but there
> will still be an issue with snow.
> https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTN3F1Sfe/__;!!M87Ej6RJKlw!WPDyL2v-RTL_TdxduThJIC3FJgUg-Ftj5z3azVYA0PHAvDmu9ZOkAppncumJRcVDGjfxU4zsbP64dqMHKSW5vg$
>
>
> I pushed these out of the street for the same reason. Requests "forwarded
> to the appropriate park staff" were clearly ignored.
> [image: PXL_20240611_132815658.jpg]
>
> Speaking of snow & opening into bike traffic, this porta-potty in Cheesman
> Park illustrates my concern with snow plows mounding snow in front of
> porta-potties placed in the street. This is yet another issue/concern that
> has gone unresolved.
> [image: 1000015926.jpg]
>
> I'm seeing others placed away from paved access or even at a curb. Should
> I not correct this issue for those impacted by the ignorant placement?
>
>
>
> Why is it so difficult to address these issues that seem to have simple
> solutions?
>
> Should I file an individual ADA-compliance complaint for each instance &
> CC the pertinent PRAB representatives with disabili...@denvergov.org?
>
> Please let me know how I should proceed since Jolon Clark seems to not
> like me moving porta-potties to safer & more accessible locations.
>
> Respectfully,
> Bryan Wilson
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Clark, Jolon M. - DPR HA1418 Manager Department of Parks And
> Recreation <Jolon...@denvergov.org>
> Date: Thu, Aug 22, 2024, 11:34?AM
> Subject: Re: A complaint has been sent for your agency - 09572368
> To: Bryan Wilson <bryan...@gmail.com>
>
>
> Bryan,
>
> Thank you for your input. Denver Parks and Recreation is committed to
> activating our parks in safe and healthy ways- including biking- we have
> bike safety programs, loaner bikes at some rec centers, and rangers patrol
> for speeding bikes to keep people on the paths safe.
>
> Denver park rangers have the ability to enforce speed limits on bicycles
> within park lands based on the ranger’s patrol priorities. We often respond
> to requests for service when someone has specific concerns, and often do
> focused patrols when we see trends.
>
> It will take some time to pull patrol log data on bike enforcement – would
> you like a quote on a Colorado Open Records Act administrative cost to
> retrieve this data?
>
> Denver park rangers do not have the authority to enforce motor vehicle
> laws on moving motorized vehicles. This is under the purview of Denver
> Police Department- I would refer you to DPD for citations of speeding
> vehicles in parks.
>
> *One last unrelated item. I have received reports from staff that you
> were out in City Park moving Port-o-lets. It is not safe nor sanitary for
> residents to do this and I am asking you to cease this behavior
> immediately. If you are seen moving park assets again, I will escalate
> this to our Park Rangers and DPD as necessary.*
>
>
> *Jolon Clark* | Executive Director
> Parks and Recreation | City and County of Denver
> Pronouns | He/Him/His
> Phone: (720) 913-0738
> 311
> <https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-311-help-center.html>
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>
>
> On Aug 22, 2024, at 10:51?AM, Gilmore, Scott M. - DPR CA2951 Deputy
> Manager <Scott....@denvergov.org> wrote:
>
> --------------- Original Message ---------------
> *From:* Bryan Wilson [bryan...@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* 8/19/2024 7:50 AM
> *To:* 3...@denvergov.org
> *Cc:* bi...@denvergov.org; parksandr...@denvergov.org;
> in...@denverstreetspartnership.org
> *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] Speed Enforcement in Denver Parks
>
> Hello, I saw on Reddit that Denver Parks & Rec was doing speed enforcement
> in Wash Park. https:?//www.?reddit.?com/r/Denver/s/SQsW8Q91ng I have some
> questions.?.?. - Who decides where enforcement will be conducted? - What
> speed results in a citation?
>
> Hello,
>
> I saw on Reddit that Denver Parks & Rec was doing speed enforcement in
> Wash Park.
> https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.reddit.com/r/Denver/s/SQsW8Q91ng__;!!M87Ej6RJKlw!WPDyL2v-RTL_TdxduThJIC3FJgUg-Ftj5z3azVYA0PHAvDmu9ZOkAppncumJRcVDGjfxU4zsbP64dqPIkQ3RWA$
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.reddit.com/r/Denver/s/SQsW8Q91ng__;!!M87Ej6RJKlw!SeZHIXNuFT_J2kX-h0U7Y7-JOUSYtk4c2onril5BK6qtwjx89s93rgl3jEnUbovYBPTdO58fHMPaHb-A-3v0aw$>
>
> I have some questions...
> - Who decides where enforcement will be conducted?
> - What speed results in a citation?
> - When will DPR start enforcing the 15mph speed limit for drivers?
>
> As someone who walks & bikes through Congress Park, Cheesman Park, & City
> Park, I've NEVER ONCE observed or heard of speed enforcement for vehicles,
> but I routinely hear of it for bikes. IMO, this feels very one-sided &
> again helps reinforce my opinion that some in Denver Parks & Rec are
> against bikes in THEIR parks.
>
> As a reminder, City Park has no direct shared-use connection between the
> West Traffic Circle & the MLK Memorial that is ADA-compliant other than the
> roadway. The same is true for the roadway along the North segment of
> Congress Park connecting from the Upper Soccer Fields to the new Tennis
> Courts. Speeding in these areas is a Vision Zero issue as well as a Climate
> Action issue.
>
> If I'm wrong, please provide a list of dates of recent speed enforcement
> conducted in our Denver Parks for Cars as well as Bikes.
>
> Respectfully,
> Bryan Wilson
> Congress Park for ALL
>
>
>If you feel this email should go to a different agency or division, please re-route the case back to 311 or to the agency, division or representative that would benefit from this feedback.Thank you,311 Response TeamDenver 311
--------------- Original Message ---------------
From: Bryan Wilson [bryan...@gmail.com]
Sent: 9/9/2024 8:54 AM
To: mayors...@denvergov.org; in...@ccdconline.org; disabili...@denvergov.org
Cc: jason....@denvergov.org; parady...@denvergov.org; distr...@denvergov.org; g-gutierr...@denvergov.org; 3...@denvergov.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: ADA-Compliance Complaint for Porta-potties in Cheesman Park
See initial complaint below.Please send someone out to Cheesman Park at your earliest convenience. The ADA compliant porta potties that are located in the roadways are directly connected to sidewalks via an ADA compliant path that will be cleared of snow and ice during the winter months.See explanation video here:I did bring up the issue of placement locations for Porta potties in Parks at a meeting with Jolon Clark and Arthur Gilkison in December of 2023. Unfortunately, nothing seemed to change as a result of that meeting.Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.Respectfully,Bryan WilsonOn Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 9:17?AM Bryan Wilson <bryan...@gmail.com> wrote:Please see the email response below from Jolon Clark.
I met in person with him & Arthur Gilkison about a number of issues in our Denver Parks, including the placement of Porta-potties.I don't believe that a single item has been addressed by Jolon Clark or Arthur Gilkison, but specifically not the issues I brought to their attention surrounding Porta-potty placement issues in our Parks.First & foremost was ADA-compliance & safe access to the Porta-potties. Despite raising that concern, many Porta-potties are still inaccessible, especially after being passed by snow plows in the winter months. Given that OVER 6 Months had passed since our meeting, I began taking matters into my own hands.
This was the porta-potty I believe I was observed moving myself. Notice the residue puddle in front of the entrance to the ADA-Compliant Porta-potty. Imagine someone riding by as the door was opened...
It is now in a wider section that I don't believe will puddle, but there will still be an issue with snow.https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTN3F1Sfe/
I pushed these out of the street for the same reason. Requests "forwarded to the appropriate park staff" were clearly ignored.
Speaking of snow & opening into bike traffic, this porta-potty in Cheesman Park illustrates my concern with snow plows mounding snow in front of porta-potties placed in the street. This is yet another issue/concern that has gone unresolved.I'm seeing others placed away from paved access or even at a curb. Should I not correct this issue for those impacted by the ignorant placement?
Why is it so difficult to address these issues that seem to have simple solutions?
Should I file an individual ADA-compliance complaint for each instance & CC the pertinent PRAB representatives with disabili...@denvergov.org?
Please let me know how I should proceed since Jolon Clark seems to not like me moving porta-potties to safer & more accessible locations.
Respectfully,
Bryan Wilson
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Clark, Jolon M. - DPR HA1418 Manager Department of Parks And Recreation<Jolon...@denvergov.org>
Date: Thu, Aug 22, 2024, 11:34?AM
Subject: Re: A complaint has been sent for your agency - 09572368
To: Bryan Wilson <bryan...@gmail.com>Bryan,Thank you for your input. Denver Parks and Recreation is committed to activating our parks in safe and healthy ways- including biking- we have bike safety programs, loaner bikes at some rec centers, and rangers patrol for speeding bikes to keep people on the paths safe.Denver park rangers have the ability to enforce speed limits on bicycles within park lands based on the ranger’s patrol priorities. We often respond to requests for service when someone has specific concerns, and often do focused patrols when we see trends.It will take some time to pull patrol log data on bike enforcement – would you like a quote on a Colorado Open Records Act administrative cost to retrieve this data?Denver park rangers do not have the authority to enforce motor vehicle laws on moving motorized vehicles. This is under the purview of Denver Police Department- I would refer you to DPD for citations of speeding vehicles in parks.One last unrelated item. I have received reports from staff that you were out in City Park moving Port-o-lets. It is not safe nor sanitary for residents to do this and I am asking you to cease this behavior immediately. If you are seen moving park assets again, I will escalate this to our Park Rangers and DPD as necessary.Jolon Clark | Executive DirectorParks and Recreation | City and County of DenverOn Aug 22, 2024, at 10:51?AM, Gilmore, Scott M. - DPR CA2951 Deputy Manager <Scott....@denvergov.org> wrote:--------------- Original Message ---------------
From: Bryan Wilson [bryan...@gmail.com]
Sent: 8/19/2024 7:50 AM
To: 3...@denvergov.org
Cc: bi...@denvergov.org; parksandr...@denvergov.org; in...@denverstreetspartnership.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Speed Enforcement in Denver Parks
Hello, I saw on Reddit that Denver Parks & Rec was doing speed enforcement in Wash Park. https:?//www.?reddit.?com/r/Denver/s/SQsW8Q91ng I have some questions.?.?. - Who decides where enforcement will be conducted? - What speed results in a citation?Hello,I saw on Reddit that Denver Parks & Rec was doing speed enforcement in Wash Park.I have some questions...- Who decides where enforcement will be conducted?- What speed results in a citation?- When will DPR start enforcing the 15mph speed limit for drivers?
As someone who walks & bikes through Congress Park, Cheesman Park, & City Park, I've NEVER ONCE observed or heard of speed enforcement for vehicles, but I routinely hear of it for bikes. IMO, this feels very one-sided & again helps reinforce my opinion that some in Denver Parks & Rec are against bikes in THEIR parks.
As a reminder, City Park has no direct shared-use connection between the West Traffic Circle & the MLK Memorial that is ADA-compliant other than the roadway. The same is true for the roadway along the North segment of Congress Park connecting from the Upper Soccer Fields to the new Tennis Courts. Speeding in these areas is a Vision Zero issue as well as a Climate Action issue.
If I'm wrong, please provide a list of dates of recent speed enforcement conducted in our Denver Parks for Cars as well as Bikes.Respectfully,Bryan Wilson
Congress Park for ALL
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