From Thomas, Sept 11, 2008:
It’s just hard for me to understand why climbing, or any other form of harmless recreation would be prohibited on public land. Especially since Denver is publicly pro rock climbing. It doesn't seem right to advertise rock climbing on the front page of the city's website, http://www.denver.org/) then tell people the can't climb in a public park because "the rock cliffs and faces that have potential for rock climbing were originally purchased to preserve views and the land, and not for recreation." Isn’t it public land maintained out of money raised from the public? Wasn't it purchased with public money? Shouldn’t the public have access to it?
See Susan Baird's responses on Rock Climbing at earlier post. (The City's website is at Denvergov.org.)
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They are public parks. We, the public, which includes MANY a rock climber, support and pay for them. Limiting rock climbing from climbing is the same as limiting hiking to hikers, birds to birdwatchers, and on and on.
This is CO. This is Denver. The oudoor lifestyle defines us as people and a state. Think about it.
It is more than clear that all recreational activities should be accomodated as the tundra and landscape allow. Serve the public who serves you. Thank you.
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