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District 9 says City Park bandstand will be rebuilt after weekend destruction
Summary
Councilmember Daryl Watson (District 9) told the council that a roughly 97‑year‑old City Park bandstand was destroyed over the weekend and that his office is working with nonprofit partners, including Denver Park Trust and City Park Jazz, to raise funds and rebuild the structure.
Councilmember Daryl Watson (District 9) reported that the City Park bandstand — a structure he said had stood about 97 years — was destroyed over the past weekend, and described the loss as hitting "hard within our communities," citing impacts on weddings, graduations and the annual City Park Jazz gatherings.
"That bandstand lasted for about 97 years," Watson said, and added that his district intends to rebuild and is coordinating with nonprofit partners to raise supplemental funds. He identified Denver Park Trust and City Park Jazz as organizations the district is working with to secure resources and manage community fundraising.
Why it matters: Watson framed the bandstand as a community gathering place at the heart of District 9 programming, noting uses from graduation parties to free summer concerts. He said more information will be provided to residents and thanked community members and nonprofits supporting recovery and fundraising efforts.
Next steps: Watson said the district intends to rebuild and will provide additional updates on funding and project timing as partners clarify the scope and costs of reconstruction. No formal council action, appropriation request or timeline was presented during the meeting.
Source: Remarks by Councilmember Daryl Watson during the March 31 joint meeting.
