City Park

Ecosystem Overview

The City Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Denver County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grasmere Lake, City Park hosts 456% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 41 Denver County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 41 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Grasmere Lake

+456% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Very Common18 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common16 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common16 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common10 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Very Common9 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common9 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common7 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common6 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common6 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common5 obs.

Solanum nigrum

black nightshade

Occasional5 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogbane Dyssodia

Occasional5 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare3 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Rare3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denver County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sloan Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Grasmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Ferril Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Rocky Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Barnum Park Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Denver County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denver County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sloan Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Grasmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Ferril Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Rocky Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Barnum Park Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 41 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Grasmere Lake

+456% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Very Common18 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common16 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common16 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common10 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Very Common9 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common9 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common7 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common6 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common6 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common5 obs.

Solanum nigrum

black nightshade

Occasional5 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogbane Dyssodia

Occasional5 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare3 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Rare3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare3 obs.

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