Denver's premier pond tour is set for August 28-29, 2010. Once again, tour goers will be treated to the sites and sounds of approximately 50 ponds throughout the metro area. The two-day tour runs rain or shine from 9:00-5:00 Saturday and 11:00-5:00 Sunday.  
 
Tickets go on sale July 1, 2010 for the early bird price of $10 each. In August, tickets are $15 each.  Children 15 and under are free. If you prefer someone else do the driving, True Pump & Equipment in Denver offers its annual bus tour on Saturday only. Tickets are limited, so make your reservations early. Any homes in Castle Pines are accessible only on the bus tour. Call True Pump at 303-744-3505 or visit www.truepump.com for information.
 
"I've attended the Parade of Ponds tour every year now, and last year my pond was on the tour," notes Linda Lee. "I always admired all the beautiful water gardens on the tour. I am very glad I had a pond built in my own yard. It's my favorite spot to sit and relax as well as the best investment I've made in my property." One tour-goer said it was, "the most fun I've had all summer!"
 
Participating homeowners vie for an annual "Froggy Award" in seven different categories, so tour-goers are highly encouraged to fill out ballots and turn them in. New for 2010 is our random drawing and prize for one lucky attendee.
 
Proceeds to Benefit:
Hudson Gardens, Children's Hospital, North American Water Garden Society, Praying Hands Ranch and other various charities.
 
Tickets go on sale July 1st through the day of the tour at:
True Pump & Equipment, Inc.
303-744-3505
1429 South Broadway, Denver 80210
Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm M-Sat
Open Saturday 8/22 During Tour (Closed Sunday)
Bus tour tickets available here only.
Bus tickets are $25 including lunch,
plus Pond Tour ticket price
 
Arapahoe Acres Garden Center
303-791-1660
9010 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton 80125
Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm M-Sat, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun
 
Tagawa Garden Center
303-690-4722
7711 South Parker Road, Aurora 80116
Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm M-Sat, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sun

Hudson Gardens
303-797-8565
6115 South Sante Fe Drive, Littleton 80120
Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm daily
Purchase Tickets Online at www.hudsongardens.org

Nick's Garden Center
303-696-6657
2001 S. Chambers Road, Aurora 80014
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm M-Sat, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun

Enery Water Gardens
303-359-1783
7601 Indiana Street, Arvada, CO 80007
Hours: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm M-F, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm Sat,
Noon - 5:00 pm Sun

Timberline Gardens
303-420-4060
11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada 80002
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun
 
For additional information, please call 303-660-5015, and don't forget to mark your calendar! The Parade of Ponds is sponsored by the North American Water Garden Society, www.nawgs.com. BR&D Landscape, Inc., www.brdlandscape.com, is the corporate sponsor.

2009 "Froggy" Award Winners

Best Overall Pond	A3	Morrison
Best Overall Landscape	C3	Denver
Best Backyard Therapy	B6	Greenwood Village
Best Water Quality	F5	Highlands Ranch
Best Small Pond/Pondless	C8	Centennial
Best Fish	C9	Centennial
Best Aquatic Plants	F1	Littleton