What’s Springing Up in Hilltop
Hilltop Neighborhood News & Updates for March 2026
Your Streets,
Your Say
HNA is hosting a CDOT community event on Colorado Blvd BRT
The Hilltop Neighborhood Association is organizing an event with representatives from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to discuss the Colorado Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. This will be an opportunity for neighbors to learn more about the project and engage directly with the team behind it. Stay tuned — more details, including date, time, and location, will be coming your way in early April!
Denver’s Unlocking Housing Choices
What It Means for Hilltop
Denver Community Planning and Development has launched a significant community process called Unlocking Housing Choices, aimed at enabling more middle-income housing options in Denver's residential neighborhoods through potential updates to the Zoning Code.
The project focuses on expanding "missing middle" housing, things like duplexes, triplexes, and small apartment buildings, in areas currently zoned primarily for single-family homes. The city is working with an advisory committee, and community input is being actively sought.
The committee is hosting a public meetings at the Highland Recreation Center on Tuesday March 24th from 5:30-7:30 and at the Cook Park Recreation Center on Wednesday March 25th, 5:30-7:30. We hope to see you there!
As a neighborhood, it's worth paying attention to how this process unfolds and making our voices heard. You can learn more and sign up for updates directly at Unlocking Housing Choices and read their Issue Identification Report.
Sweeping Season Begins in April
Check your street for dates, you may need to move your car!
Denver's residential street sweeping program kicks off in April, which means it's time to keep an eye on posted signs in your neighborhood and plan accordingly. Moving your car on sweeping days helps keep Hilltop's streets clean and avoids a ticket! Check the posted schedule on your block or visit Denver's Street Sweeping page for your specific sweep dates.
Levitt Pavilion Announce 2026 Lineup
Free concert series features Fleetmac Wood, Flobots, Rebirth Brass Band, and More
Levitt Pavilion Denver is gearing up for another summer of free, all-ages outdoor concerts at Ruby Hill Park. The nonprofit amphitheater presents 50+ free concerts each summer showcasing local, national, and international artists across a wide range of genres. The 2026 lineup features both national and local acts throughout the summer, and it's always one of the best (and most affordable) summers-in-Denver traditions.
You can get free tickets, and premium upgrades, at levittdenver.org. Our events page will also list all of the concerts this summer, along with many other events!
Sign Up to Volunteer at Spring Community Clean-Up Day
Robinson Park is one of the clean up spots this round
Denver City Council District 5 residents are coming together to revitalize our cherished public spaces during Spring Community Clean-Up Day on Sunday, April 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Montclair Recreation Center. This biannual event invites residents of all ages to join forces and help beautify our local parks, trails, and bus stops. Volunteers will refresh parks and trails by removing trash and debris, clearing overgrown vegetation, maintaining walking paths, and brightening bus benches with a fresh coat of paint–enhancing both the appearance and usability of public spaces.
The locations rotate for each clean up, and this year Robinson Park is on the list! Sign up to help keep Robinson, and our entire neighborhood and district, clean!
Applications Open for Mayor’s YouthWork’s Initiative
Your child could ear a $250 bonus!
Applications are now open for the Mayor’s YouthWorks Initiative! The Mayor’s YouthWorks Initiative rewards eligible youth for their commitment to employment over the summer.
If your child is 14–21 years old and completes 100 hours of work between March 1 and August 14, 2026, you could be eligible to apply for a $250 retention bonus!
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a resident of the City and County of Denver
Please note: Employment does not have to be located in the City and County of Denver
Must be 14-21 years old
Must have a job or have a job offer at the time of application. Please note, you can submit your application by Monday, July 6, 2026
Work 100+ hours from March 1 to August 14, 2026 and provide verification
Review the eligibility requirements and submit your application by Monday, July 6, 2026 here.
Spring Into Climate Action!
Get a Free Tree Planted on Your Street
With spring upon us, it’s the perfect opportunity to add shade and greenery to your street! Denver Parks and Recreation and the Denver Office of the City Forester are now accepting applications for free trees. And better yet, they will plant the tree for you!
Who can apply (and where trees are planted)
Anybody living in the City and County of Denver
Trees are planted in the public right-of-way
Why it matters
Cool our neighborhoods
Reduce the urban heat island effect
Improve air quality
This program is part of a city initiative to expand Denver's urban tree canopy for a greener, more resilient city.
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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The Inaugural Summit FC Match on March 28, 2026 is Denver Summit FC’s first-ever home game in the National Women’s Soccer League, branded as a special “Kickoff” event at Empower Field at Mile High with single-game tickets on sale to the public.
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April 4th at 8:30 and 1:30pm
Celebrate spring at Four Mile for an egg-citing adventure! Kids can hunt in age-specific scrambles and search for golden eggs hidden throughout the 12 acre Park, enjoy tractor rides, meet the Easter Bunny, and get creative with DIY Easter bonnets in true Victorian fashion. Don’t miss performances by Inspector Magic and Melissa Ivy, or Victorian egg rolling and croquet. Adults can sip cocktails from the Four Mile Bar, savor food truck treats, and shop the Spring Marketplace.
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Be part of the second annual Denver Jazz Festival held Tuesday, April 7 through Sunday, April 12, 2026, in venues throughout the Denver and Boulder metro areas. Emphasis will be on Denver’s downtown and the historic Five Points cultural district. April was chosen to coincide with Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), which celebrates America’s only indigenous art form — recognized by joint houses of Congress as a National Historic Treasure. Also occurring each April is International Jazz Day, which highlights the role of jazz in uniting people worldwide.
For more events in our neighborhood, check out our events page!
Help Spot Neighborhood Issues With 311 Thursdays
Call or text in an issue, problem, or complaint every Thursday
Pothole on 6th you keep seeing and hitting? Graffiti in the ally? Report it to 311! Not only will this help the City know where problems are, it will generate needed data to show how the City can best allocate its resources to make our neighborhood safer!
You can use Denver’s online portal 24/7 or dial/text 311 Monday - Friday 7AM to 7PM.
Learn more about upcoming neighborhood projects or subscribe to the District 5 Newsletter courtesy of Amanda Sawyer.
Find the councilwoman’s latest newsletter here.
Want to Spotlight Your Business in Hilltop?
Have a business you want to promote? Looking to connect with your local community?
Become a Hilltop Neighborhood Sponsor! Get your brand in front of engaged neighbors.
We’re looking for local partners who want to give back, get involved, and grow visibility in one of Denver’s most vibrant communities.
Let’s team up and make Hilltop even better.
Contact us to learn how you can help.
