Ruby Hill Opening Delayed for Week - Opening 1.24.09

For Immediate Release                                             CONTACT: Jill McGranahan
Tuesday, January 13, 2009                                                          720-913-0633
                                                                                                     303-880-1827 (cell)
MEDIA ADVISORY

Ruby Hill Rail Yard Opening Day Pushed Back to January 24, 2009

WHAT: The Ruby Hill Rail Yard will open January 24, 2009. The opening of the rail yard has been pushed back one week due to higher than expected temperatures. Returning for its third year, the rail yard will feature six rails of varying configurations and levels of advancement. New this year will be a beginner’s bunny slope and free use of ski and snowboard equipment.

WHEN: NEW OPENING DAY
             Saturday, January 24, 2009
             10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
             Opening ceremony from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

WHERE:  Ruby Hill Park
                 South Platte River Drive and W. Florida Avenue.

WHY: Denver Parks & Recreation, Winter Park Resort, SOS, and Christy Sports have worked         collaboratively to build a FREE urban rail yard for inner-city youth and families where they can jump, spin and slide off snow covered metal rails at Ruby Hill Park. This is the only free urban rail park in the nation. New this year, Christy Sports will provide free ski and snowboard rental every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday form 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.