The MY Denver Card allows all school-age children living or attending school in the City and County of Denver free access to all Denver Recreation Centers. The card also can be used as their Denver Public Library card and provides great benefits at many Denver cultural venues.
Signing up is easy!
- Signing up for a MY Denver Card is easier than ever with the new, online application.
- Sign up in person at one of 24 Denver recreation centers.
- Parents of Denver Public Schools students may also opt their children into the MY Denver Card through the DPS enrollment process.
- Just signed up for your "first" MY Denver Card? Stop by one of our Denver recreation centers to take a photo and pick up your card, then your benefits will be activated. Cards are not mailed out.
- Already have a MY Denver Card? Stop by one of our Denver recreation centers to ensure your benefits are activated.
DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARIES
The MY Denver Card replaces any previously-issued card from Denver Public Library. To activate library privileges, present your MY Denver Card at any Denver Public Library location.
Activities and Events
- IdeaLAB: Located in the Denver Central Library, this state-of-the-art digital media center provides teens access to professional-level equipment and software to create and record music and videos, explore digital art and create video games. Learn more.
- Reading Rocket Bookmobiles: Can’t get to a Library? No problem! Every week, we visit 25 schools across the city providing books and materials. Anyone can climb on board and browse at any Reading Rocket stop. View the schedule.
- Afterschool is Cool: One of Denver Public Library’s goals is to provide safe, enjoyable learning experiences for children. This program provides activities designed specifically for kids atAthmar Park,Green Valley Ranch,Pauline Robinson,Valdez-Perry and Westwoodbranch libraries.
- Summer of Reading: This is our signature summer program, which encourages reading throughout the summer by providing fun incentives and offering free programs and events.
Locate your nearest library or call 720-865-1363.
RECREATION CENTERS
Denver recreation centers offer both structured and drop-in activities for MY Denver cardholders when school is out. This could include afterschool, during school breaks and some evening and weekend fun! Programs are available in a safe environment and are designed to contribute to the academic and social development of all children and youth. Activities vary, falling under five categories:
- Sports and Wellness
- Urban Arts and Culture
- Science, Technology and Education
- Social Recreation
- Community Engagement
Cardholders can access any of Denver's 24 recreation centers, including 13 indoor swimming pools, and 16 outdoor pools, which are open during the summer months, all at no cost. The MY Denver Card also provides an awesome variety of "structured" programs led by qualified staff members at 24 recreation centers. Select the center of your choice to view the MY Denver Card activity calendar and go have some fun!
- Ashland
- Athmar
- Aztlan
- Barnum
- Central Park
- College View
- Cook Park
- Eisenhower
- Glenarm
- Green Valley Ranch
- Harvard Gulch
- Harvey Park
- Hiawatha Davis Jr.
- Johnson
- La Alma
- La Familia
- Montbello
- Montclair
- Rude
- Scheitler
- Southwest
- 5090 Broadway
- St. Charles
- Swansea
- Washington Park
Find general information about Denver Recreation Centers here. Visit Denver Parks and Recreation for additional program and membership information.
ARTS, THEATERS, MUSEUMS
Take a trip with friends or family to any of Denver's cultural and seasonal facilities listed below. Free admission to exhibits, programs, activities and events are available at no cost to MY Denver cardholders. Restrictions and limitations vary for each site. Visit these partners online to learn how you can use your MY Denver Card at their facility!
- American Museum of Western Art
- Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
- Byers-Evans House Museum
- Clyfford Still Museum
- Denver Art Museum
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Denver Center for the Performing Arts
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science
- Denver Zoo
- History Colorado Center
- Molly Brown House Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
- Museo de las Americas
- Southwest Rink at Skyline Park
For more information, visit the City of Denver MY Denver Card page.
