sentences:  The mountain parks system was created “"for the purpose of assuring perpetually to the residents of Denver the sublime scenery of the Rockies, the preservation of native forests and having for all time a pleasure ground in the mountains for the thousands of annual visitors to the city easily accessible".” 
  
  The Denver Mountain Parks system currently consists of 22 developed parks and other undeveloped parklands that serve as open space, scenic viewsheds, and wildlife habitat.It ranges in elevation from 5,800 to 13,000 ft above sea level.Many of the parks have picnic areas and some have trails.