Newton, James Q. Park


AddressHwy. 285 and Foxton Rd., Conifer
QuadConifer, 1965 (1979)
SectionS23, T6S, R71W
Elevationc. 8000-8400
SourceBentley, "The Upper Side of the Pie Crust," p. 27; Denver Mountain Parks Records.
OtherBeaver Ranch, YMCA Camping Services Branch of Metropolitan Dever YMCA; Camp James Quigg Newton.
Initialdate1994-05-02 00:00:00-06
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Latestdate2012-12-10 00:00:00-07
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HistoryA Denver Mountain Park of 600 acres near Hwy. 285 on Foxton Road. It has picnic areas by reservation, circular pit fireplaces, volleyball, horseshoes, softball field and shelter houses. The park was acquired in 1939 and 1962 by gifts from the James Quigg Newton family. Name from previous landowners.
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