An oasis of green space has become a lightning rod in ongoing debates about gentrification, open spaces and racial equityFor decades, the clubhouse of the Park Hill golf course in north-east Denver, Colorado, hosted weddings and graduation parties for residents of nearby neighborhoods. “It’s been a very valuable resource to this community, when you need event space and can’t afford swankier venues,” said Shanta Harrison, who lives eight blocks away.The 155-acre golf course stands out as an island of green space in the middle of the only remaining neighborhoods in Denver where over 40% of residents identify as African American.… Source – Full Article https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/may/18/denver-black-residents-green-space-golf-course