This is a beautiful and vibrant park! The area is spacious, clean, and well maintained. It is an epic spot for photography (I just had some engagement photos done here) and it is also a wonderful place to spend a beautiful Denver day. Close to downtown and several other attractions and eateries, it's an obvious favorite for an enjoyable day. read more

Such a beautiful place! One of my favorite parks in Denver. It is always clean and well maintained. I live not far from this park and like jogging or cycling around in warm season. In winter, park has special atmosphere of serenity. Everything seems quieter, almost muffled. The air smells fresh. Great time for a peaceful walk. read more

Cheesman Park - Parks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I came to this park because I had some time to kill while I was in town to see friends. I mentioned to them that I wouldn't mind finding a park to take an afternoon nap and this was their recommendation for where to go. It's easy to forget that you're in the middle of a city when you're here. I had my dog with me and I picked a spot near the edge of the park where there were trees so I could set up my hammock. Once I got settled in I stayed awake for a while to people watch. It was so peaceful and everyone seemed to really enjoy the park. Lost of dogs going for walks or playing fetch and parents walking with their children. It wasn't too loud, even in my spot near the road. I had my dog with me but we'd already gone for a run that morning so she got to hang out and take a nap with me. I think she spent most of the time people watching though. The weather was perfect and I had a great nap, unbothered the whole time. If I ever have time to kill while I'm in the area in the future, I'm definitely going back. read more

Well...it's a park. It has a cool acropolis like monument but a lot of people enjoy otherwise just sitting on the grass and enjoying each others' presence... Like the good ol days read more

Not a lot of parking and often there are events taking over the pavillion... but it is a nice park. Great photo spots and green spaces for playing. NIce loop for a run. read more

Cheesman Park is by far and away the best park around which to run. I have always found Washington Park far too crowded, with way too many jogging strollers and City Park (with the exception of the stunning view from behind the Natural History Museum) to be a bit dull with too much concrete. Cheesman however, has beauty, shade and has over half cinder trails, in addition to being the perfect distance around for a run, making it sheer running perfection. Good people watching, to boot! read more

My dogs LOVE this park. There is never a shortage of playmates, and everyone who comes out seems to be insanely friendly. For the number of dogs I see out here, I'm still amazed that I've yet to step in dog poop. Way to go! As for the "parking" rumor, it's oh-so-true (As of Christmas 2010). While I've never actually seen the deed in action, there are some sketch looking dudes sitting alone in their car around the park. If I had little kids, this would probably make me much more uncomfortable. But as a mid-20s woman, it's more funny than anything. The reconstruction is going nicely, and the park is looking more beautiful every day. The best part is that none of the remodeling gets in the way of your ability to enjoy the park. read more

I love this park for running. The outside loop is about 1.5 miles and there are two inclines. Running here is the best to do loops, I have to run more laps to make up distance compared to Wash park. However, Wash park can be a mad house for running and there is little to no incline. Cheesman has shade and wide enough trails. If I want to just hang out with friends and picnic or have a large gathering with a ceg I go to Wash park. I often run in the early am before sunrise, on occasion I have seen sketching people but haven't been bothered. Only had an awkward encounter in a port a potty once, just make sure you knock. You never know what you might see or hear! read more

This is a daily destination for me. I love this park! The mature trees, and meandering paths are wonderful. It is a nice park to jog, have a picnic, or go for a stroll, but most of all to let my dog enjoy herself. The is not an enclosed dog area, but many responsible dog owners like meeting in the middle of one of the open grass areas. Leashed of course... wink, wink. On the first Sunday of every moth the park is closed to traffic. This is a good time to bike or skate around. I notice a lot of children enjoying the open streets these days. Currently the park is undergoing improvements to the irrigation and walkways. The portions that are already complete are great. A small inconvenience for future park goers to enjoy! read more

Such a beautiful place over-all, walk around aimlessly if you can it gets better and better the more you do. The sunsets here are incredible so definitely stay for the early evening..... Did someone say picnic :) read more

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We just moved to Denver and have explored most of the cities many great parks. Cheesman Park has a haunted history too! The pavilion is said to be haunted and ghosts have been spotted wandering the pavilion and grounds. They have even showed up in wedding photos shot there. The reason for the hauntings is that this used to be a cemetery and when the city made it a park they removed the headstones but left more than 2000 bodies still buried there. Go at dusk! read more

Cheesman is big and beautiful and I don't get here as often as I should. However, the last time I came here was with the lovely Alicia H. and her adorable kiddos and I realized that Cheesman isn't really the best park in the area for kids. The playground is nowhere near a bathroom...at least that I knew of. And I wasn't only one, as a parent was asking everyone if they knew where the bathrooms were and no one did. But it's definitely a great park for a walk or a run or to sit and read a book, I may follow my own advice and head there this weekend! read more

Cheesman is our go to! Go to for cook outs, Saturday outdoors friendship, and (my favorite) running with Monkey! This is a very active (not competitive volleyballers but people excercising) calming, and beautiful park. It is also part of the Denver Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon and being the park that I train in I thought I would kick that sections ass - much to my dismay it was quite the opposite. So you will continue to see me running through this park trying to get better at its nice steady hills while trying to get Monkey to stay on the trail and stop chasing every squirrel we see. It is quite a hilarious scene her and I. Green lush grass, great paved and gravel paths, and all in my neighborhood! Wash park gives me anxiety so you will find me here, happy as a clam!! read more

No matter what time I come, there are *always* people here. Happiness and fun abounds and there's a decent little trail to circumnavigate. I once hid in a giant pile of leaves and jumped out to scare strangers. and I once witnessed a Disney princess photo shoot. If that's not enough to give it 5 stars, I shudder to think what a park might need. A lake? Whatever, enjoy the geese excrement at City Park. Flowers? Spend your sunny afternoon commuting to Wash Park. Me? I'll be enjoying the show at the big Cheese. read more

I love this park! The running/walking loop is nice and the people watching even better. I met up with Yelp friends after work last week and 6:30 on a hot sunny night we saw people playing weird instruments, yoga, kids playing in the water fountains, and a girl with her cat. The flowers are really pretty and the trees even have nice smelling buds. Another perk is hearing music from events at the Botanical Garden. read more

Living two blocks away from this park is amazing. It's always so beautiful year round.

My favorite park in Denver, and just like the neighborhood, has a lot of history, class and errrmmm...."flair." My favorite parts about Cheesman is that it lacks the crowds and standing water that Wash Park has. While lakes are nice, they attract my lease favorite animal: the goose. Maybe it's goose crap, or maybe it was my run-in with a crazed goose when I was eight, but I can't freaking stand them. Cheesman Park doesn't have any! The grass is also surprisingly clean for the number of dogs running around. I love it's creepy history, its hills and the view from the Greek style pavillion thing on a nice day when there aren't any weddings. The park has been under construction lately and I'm curious to see what it will look like when all is said and done. read more

This is one of my favorite running spots. The shade, the soft gravel trail, the curvey paths, the good people watching. It just all comes together for a really pleasant running experience. It would be heaven if there were water fountains and bathrooms, but you can't be greedy. I don't bring my dog here because there are too many off leash dogs (though it seems like it's been better lately, maybe I'm just there at the right times). read more

I don't really have an affinity for ex-cemetery re purposed grounds, they tend to creep me out a little, thinking something is desperately trying to escape the ground behind a tree over there. Really, its right over there behind that oak tree. No, not that one, over there. Anyway, a beautiful park with lots of open space in the middle filled with fit Denver-ites, with a ring of wooded trails that are extensively used. Have a dog? This is the place to stretch your buddy's legs. read more

A "best kept secret" of the Denver park system. Cheeseman park has a little reputation for being the location of some sexual exploits, and while I've seen some evidence (a pair of pants lying next to the bushes, anyone?) I have yet to be scarred by seeing anything more. The history is also a bit dark - it was "built" on a cemetery. In reality, it's a gorgeous little park with plenty of paths and lovely grassy expanses. You'll meet runners, bikers, picnics, tai chi-ers, volleyball, hula hoopers and more. There's a beautiful coliseum-like building that anyone can walk around. There are (illegal) off-leash dogs, but I've never seen one that's not under control by its owner. read more

I love this Park. We used to live pretty close and I would come here a lot with my little one. She was barely one at the time. We went yesterday since it was such a beautiful fall day and took her t the playground there. Lots of nice people with their kids, all played together. She got to feed squirrels and had a ton of fun. If you don't know what to do on a nice afternoon, go hang out at the Park. I am glad I did. So refreshing. A nice part of nature in the middle of the City. read more

Always has been and always will be the best park in Denver. Love this spot, not withstanding the out of touch local representative who put in the hideous white sidewalks. We have lived by this park for 25 years and spent wonderful afternoons with friends and family here. Great place to get married too. At least it was for us. read more

Fun in the sun fun in the snow Fun in the rain and when the winds blow Fun to set up a volleyball court Fun really for any kind of sport Fun to relax and have a good read Fun to chill and let out some steam I come to this park every week with my dog and we both love it! It's so big and perfect for a relaxing picnic or just a good read. Make sure to keep your dogs on a leash for the Rangers will write you a ticket. Also alcohol is cool as long as it's in cans! You have been warned people! Now that you know the rules... Get out to Chessman and have some outdoors fun! read more

I love this park. I live in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, and my place has no backyard. So for us, Cheesman Park is our backyard. I head there usually twice a day with my dog to walk around, read a book in the shade, try to exercise Luna (dog). This park has lots of large trees and the outside path takes about 30-40 minutes to walk around at a casual pace. On the weekends the park is scattered with people playing games and having picnics. During the week and in the evening, I can often have large swaths of green area to myself. The park is connected to the botanical gardens as well, so you can peek in and see some of the garden when you pass through. read more

Nice place to go if you want to go for a walk. Also good View of the city. It has picnic tables and a real pretty Pavilion. In the early 19th century it was a cemetery. read more

This is the best park in Denver. It's centrally located and becoming the new and improved Wash Park. With the Botanic Gardens right next door, it is easy to make a day of it. read more

My favorite park. Excellent Park for walking or take a blanket and lunch and spend the afternoon.

Massive, beautiful, and open park in the heart of Denver. We decided to first stop at Cheesman Park after picking up some Voodoo Doughnuts. We needed a spot to eat them and figured Cheesman would be a good spot. We did not expect the beauty. This is a large sprawling park with several fields to jog, relax, play sports, or do whatever your heart desires. There are also a lot of tables and benches to sit on. We drove through on a second occasion and on Saturday afternoons Cheesman is great for people watching! I was really impressed with how nice this park is and it's proximity to all things downtown Denver. Very nice spot in the city! read more

This park is pretty much just a large grassy expanse, but it's a lovely expanse. It's also a great place to go for a run or to punish yourself with a bunch of burpees. Summer mornings are especially nice, though the afternoons can get a little crowded. I would avoid the porta potties as they are more disgusting than average. read more

Hello??? Who wouldn't love a park that hosts World Hoop Day? I made (when I say made, I really mean decorated) my very own hoop this weekend. But uh...what's with the bugs? I got used to it eventually and I'm not sure if this is a regular occurrence or if it's just the season. Regardless - I had a blast. Too bad we got rained out!! read more

This is a fantastic park! It doesn't have water, but it also doesn't have any bird poop so that's nice! I like how the main part of the park is a great community place. There are usually people there playing music. I've come to this park for yoga before and it's great on a nice day! read more

I love this park! I live one block away from it and I never want to not live by this. The park is always so clean because no geese are there and it's always very well maintained. On the weekends, people are generally playing all sorts of park games and enjoying themselves (no music is ever too loud or a group isn't ever too obnoxious). People are always jogging or cycling around the park. The park has benches scattered all around so you can stop and take a break whenever you want to take a load off. In the winter, it's like a winter wonderland here with great photo opportunities. Parking is super easy here, you can park on all of the streets around the park as well as inside of the park. Enjoy your time here! It's incredible. read more

This is hands down, one of the prettiest parks in Denver! It can get a little creepy at night, with people trolling around, looking for a date but I have great memories here! (not looking for dates, just enjoying the park!) Every summer we would set up a volley ball net on Sundays, bring some beer, food and play! There is a little code here though, you have to know where to park . I had no idea when I first showed up there, 15 years ago! I'll let you figure it out, its so much more fun that way! read more

Cheesman Park is absolutely fantastic. Many people have hit the nail on the head about this park - it is quite a fantastic little escape from the city, yet located in the heart of one of Denver's oldest, trendiest, most beautiful neighborhoods. Great for running (exactly one mile around), great for people watching (lots of locals just hanging out enjoying their time, and a wedding every Sat/Sun during the Spring-Fall), great for picnics and frisbee, and if I had a dog, it would be great to take the little guy there too! read more

Beautiful park. Great path to walk your dogs, jog, walk. The pavilion is a great place to dance tango and salsa in spring, summer, and early fall. Good for families and kids. read more

This place puts a huge smile on my face. I love seeing all of the people playing sports, having a picnic, paying out, and walking their dogs! I love love love all the dogs! Great space and a gorgeous view. read more

Nothing spectacular here but it has wide open space for running, or relaxing.. and that structure in the middle would be amazing for someone to say their vows in. read more

A gorgeous park right in town. One of the oldest parks in Denver, with a morbidly neat history as a former cemetery. Good place for a walk, a bike ride, or just chill out with a blanket and some discreet beers. The people watching is AMAZING. The clientele get a bit odd as the sun starts to go down, but that seems to be the case for every park. read more

This park is beautiful in the day. Lush open fields, friendly people, walking paths, and great areas to sit an enjoy the summer day. Great for large groups, great for sport playing, great for hang outs, and great for a place to have a nice little lunch. However night time it can get a little shady. So maybe stick to the day light at this place. read more

I dont spend alot of time at Cheesman, mostly because I usually can be found over at City Park, but whenever I do visit Cheesman it is always busy and full of activity! Unfortunately when I'm there I can never seem to find any place to park. A couple of times I've made a lap or two around hoping for a spot and come away with no luck. Of course if I lived closer this wouldnt be a problem and I could just walk or or ride my bike. Here's what I love about Cheesman. I love parks that are in the middle of a city, just like City Park and I love it when parks are being used and full of people taking advantage of a park's purpose. Cheesman falls in this category without a doubt. Also Cheesman has a high diversity factor. People of all walks of life frequent this park and that is never a bad thing. The open space is huge, though it's not my favorite thing about the park. I think if I frequent Cheesman at different times, I might be able to find that parking spot that keeps avoiding me! read more