Best of Denver 2013 Readers' Poll: Meet this year's Sports & Recreation winners

The 2013 Best of Denver issue is on stands now, and in its 196 pages you'll find Westword's picks for the best people, places and services in Denver. Along the way, we asked you to nominate and then vote for your favorites online, via paper ballots and through text messages...

By Westword Staff

March 28, 2013

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The 2013 Best of Denver issue is on stands now, and in its 196 pages you'll find Westword's picks for the best people, places and services in Denver. Along the way, we asked you to nominate and then vote for your favorites online, via paper ballots and through text messages during a poll that lasted from January through March. About halfway, we announced the finalists, and now the winners are out. Continue reading for the 2013 Sports & Recreation Readers' Poll winners: How do they compare to Westword's picks?

While you're at it, check out our full list of 2013 Best of Denver winners.

Best Bronco  Peyton Manning    Best Rockie  Troy Tulowitzki   Best Nugget  Ty Lawson   Best Av  Milan Hejduk   Best Mammoth   Gavin Prout  

Continue reading for more Sports & Recreation Readers' Poll finalists.

Best Rapid   Tony Cascio    Best Outlaw  Matt Bocklet   Best Roller Derby Skater  Krystal "Gator Dunn" Sprouse, Denver Roller Dolls Best Sports Team ― Professional  Broncos   Best Sports Team ― College  University of Denver Pioneers hockey  

Continue reading for more Sports & Recreation Readers' Poll finalists.

Best Coach ― Professional  George Karl, Denver Nuggets   Best Coach ― College   George Gwozdecky, University of Denver   Best Sports Announcer  Dave Logan   Best TV Sportscaster  Vic Lombardi, CBS4   Best Radio Sports Show  The Drive, 104.3/The Fan

Continue reading for more Sports & Recreation Readers' Poll finalists.

Best Mascot Denver Boone Best Dog Park Chatfield State Park Best Skate Park Denver Skatepark Best Denver Mountain Park Red Rocks Amphitheatre Best Terrain Park Keystone

Continue reading for more Sports & Recreation Readers' Poll finalists.

Best Park for a Picnic Washington Park Best Park for Running Cheesman Park Best Park for Cycling Riverfront Park Best Park for Fishing Cherry Creek State Park Best Park for Sledding Ruby Hill Park Best Place to Snowshoe Devil's Thumb

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