The 303 ArtWay Heritage Trail was imagined as a project committed to building connection and mobility in a neighborhood that has been historically disinvested in. Over time, through community vision and feedback the ArtWay has grown to include a deep emphasis on the arts, culture, heritage, and play. 

A Tribute to Northeast Park Hill

The 303 ArtWay Heritage Trail is a tribute to Northeast Park Hill’s diverse and vibrant heritage, captured through public art, interactive wayfinding signage, and additional creative placemaking opportunities.

First + Last-Mile Connections

Improved “first- and last-mile connections” to the 40th & Colorado Transit Station will allow residents better access to the entire Denver metro region. The 303 ArtWay team is working with key City stakeholders to improve access to public transportation and neighborhood amenities.


Improved Infrastructure

In partnership with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), and Toole Design Group, the 303 ArtWay seeks to improve dedicated sidewalks and bike infrastructure, creating safer routes and increased mobility throughout the neighborhood.


Since 2016 all aspects of the 303 ArtWay Heritage trail have been co-created with community through bi-monthly engagement with the 303 ArtWay Steering Committee, which is made up of Northeast Park Hill residents and partner organizations such as the Pauline Robinson Library branch, the Park Hill Financial District, Trust for Public Land, Denver Street Partnership, and Urban Land Conservancy. Additionally, the project team has led ongoing engagements with the broader community through events such as Park Hill Day of Legends, youth engagement workshops, Trunk or Treat, Bike to Work Day, and more. During these events, project partners facilitate opportunities for community input on key decisions regarding the trail including brand and concept design, trail location, and selection of the places and people to highlight throughout the urban loop.

In May 2020, the 303 ArtWay team finalized a corridor study documenting Phase 1 of the project. The 70-page report reflects one year of work, fully funded by The Colorado Health Foundation’s Activating Healthy Places & Spaces grant. In addition to providing an overview of the 303 ArtWay’s progress, the report also dives into key recommendations, findings, and learnings. Click the link below to read the 303 ArtWay Corridor Study in full.