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Clayworks Golden

At Clayworks Golden, a large-scale redevelopment that transformed the former CoorsTek facility into a walkable, mixed-use district at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Hardscapes partnered with Holder Construction to deliver a wide range of site elements. Our scope of

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16th Street Water Feature

In partnership with PCL Construction and Dig Studio, Colorado Hardscapes contributed to the construction of the 16th Street Water Feature. This new downtown Denver landmark is located at 16th Street and Cleveland Street, part of the broader 16th Street revitalization project.

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Ground perspective of spray park showcasing 15 spray features with vibrant colors and in the shape of animals as well as ground sprays built into concrete that appears to have a light sand finish.

Pioneer Park Splash Pad

Colorado Hardscapes served as the General Contractor for the renovation of the Pioneer Park splash pad, delivering a safe, vibrant, and engaging aquatic amenity for the community of Commerce City. We partnered with Counsilman-Hunsaker on aquatics design, Landwise for landscaping repairs,

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Full view of a submerged water feature with two small water slides on the left side, alongside a splash pad with three water features and three programmable pop jets.

Castle Pines Canyon Club

Our team partnered with Haselden Construction and Castle Pines HOA to bring the Castle Pines Canyon Club project to life. This amenity space enhances community recreation and relaxation. We installed a 778-square-foot kiddie pool and splash pad. We also poured 1,800

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Indoor water slide in the background, with unique plant-like water features and a smaller slide for children.

Buchanan Recreation Center

The Buchanan Recreation Center swimming pool renovation, in collaboration with BRS Architecture, highlights our commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and safety. To begin the renovation, our team carefully removed and replaced the pool plaster while preserving the original tile. We rerouted the

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Top view of One River North building showing an overview of the pool.

One River North

Overview One River North in Denver exemplifies our dedication to innovative applications and effective collaboration. Moreover, working with Saunders Construction, Mad Architects, and Davis Partnership, we played a fundamental role in bringing this 17-story structure to life. Our work focused on

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Indoor pool with cave-like colors and features, including a small waterfall cascading over stairs; a water slide passes through the middle of the rock formation where the waterfall flows.

Paul Derda Recreation Center

Colorado Hardscapes proudly served as the Design-Build contractor at Paul Derda Recreation Center in Broomfield, CO. This initiative was primarily focused on replacing the center’s aging rockwork, a task that necessitated both aesthetic enhancement and functional upgrades. Our responsibilities were extensive,

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Close-up view of a flamingo habitat featuring rock-like formations.

Flamingo Habitat at Denver Zoo

In 2023, Denver Zoo entrusted us with taking part in the construction of the new Flamingo Habitat. Our task was to install several specialized pools, from their mechanical system to their custom rockwork. The project involved a great deal of collaboration

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Concrete patch like form with an exterior drainage pipe designed to hold water.

Dad Clark Gulch Drop Structure

The Dad Clark Gulch Drop Structure is a prime example of how design and function can come together. This project had a clear objective: To seamlessly tie together four drop structures, ensuring efficient water flow from one to another. Throughout this

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Foothills the Ridge Rec Center splash pad with play equipment supplied by Waterplay.

Foothills the Ridge Rec Center

At the Foothills the Ridge Rec Center in Littleton we took on all aspects of the project. This includes its mechanical design/build, installation of all flatwork, and play equipment. This feature sources its water from the indoor family pool where it

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