This is such a wonderful park that unfortunately isn't taken care of by its community. There is…read moregraffiti and trash around the playground - which otherwise is such a cool and unique playground! It seems better for older kids but our toddlers had fun climbing all over and enjoying the full park grounds. There are restrooms but unfortunately they are closed seasonally (such a per peeve of mine!). Overall worth a visit but I hope it gets cared for properly.

We pulled up not expecting much--and then bam, there it was: a giant orange microphone tower rising…read moreout of the park like some retro-futuristic beacon. The kids ran straight into it, climbing and sliding while music-themed sculptures and colorful nets spread out all around like sound waves frozen in time. Paco Sánchez Park felt alive. Every corner had a nod to rhythm and history--vinyl records in the sidewalk, chimes on the bridge, even the playground looked like it was mid-song. It's more than a park--it's a tribute to community and culture, loud and proud. A little scruffy in spots, sure, but full of soul.

Cute playground fully fenced and mid city! Next to the water that has a biking walking trail next…read moreto it. Clean and nicely maintained even with all the homeless around.

Small Downtown playground along Cherry Creek. Good stop after going to Ball Arena and a halfway…read morestop between Empower Field and Union Station. Not big but keeps our little guy entertained while I sit k. A shady bench.

Confluence Park encompasses the point where Cherry Creek flows into the South Platte River. This is…read morealso the spot where Denver was founded in May 1858. Beginning a city here proved to be a poor choice as the waterways were prone to periodic flooding. The City shifted to the northeast and this area was ignored and filled up with heavy industrial users. A huge flood in 1965 destroyed much of that infrastructure and provided an opportunity for redevelopment. The Greenway Foundation was a prime mover in the 1970s to create a park highlighting this area. A major update in the 1990s focused on floodplain management and further enhanced the park as a hub for the regional trail system. Today this is a highlight of Lower Downtown. Shoemaker Plaza begins at the REI building and extends down to the north edge of the South Platte River. The main park area begins at the south edge of the River and covers both sides of Cherry Creek. The trail system runs through this and continues north, south, and east. This is a beautiful space and exists in its own world, apart from the bustle of Lower Downtown. It is well worth a visit.

Very enjoyable area, not much to do but very peaceful. Would be great on a nice day to have your…read morecoffee or read a book.

Huge park volleyball in middle of Park eat lunch and walk outside to lunch only 2 block's away then…read morehave a cocktail for absolutely

This park is awesome! Very friendly community, so many fur babies, and tons of beautiful trees for…read moreshade. You should visit!

WOW! This park is so cute. I am jealous of everyone in Denver who gets to visit this park often. It…read moreis a huge local park with tons of area to walk, and a little paved circle on the inside for both run/walkers and bikers (two separate lanes for safety). There is so much going on here from run clubs to moms and their strollers, there was even a kid's triathlon going on while we were there! From what I can tell, there is only street parking around but it is free. Loved getting to visit here!

The flowers were brilliant and we counted 15 species of birds…read more The rec center here was quite busy at 9 am. A warm day but lots of ground to walk about.

I wandered in expecting a patch of grass downtown, but it turned out to be more than that--a little…read moreurban playground wedged between buildings, where something's always happening. In the summer, kids are running through splash pads and people lounge with iced coffees like it's their personal terrace. Winter? There's an ice rink and a cozy little vibe that makes downtown feel like a Hallmark movie. It's not huge, but it packs in charm--ping pong tables, food trucks, random art, and the kind of people-watching you only get in a place that never really quiets down. It's one of those spots you don't plan on staying long in... but somehow, you do.

I visit this park from time to time when I can. When visiting this park, it always makes my outings…read moreworth it. The security are always happy to greet people that are visiting (when they are doing there rounds), the restrooms are always clean whenever they are open, and even on hot days, they provide ice cold water. Even if you visit this park for an hour, or even for five minutes passing through, you will love that you did. It is a beautiful park to see on your way to work or on your outting. Make sure you bring your family the next time you visit.or pass through, even bring your pets!!!

Great park with sports fields and a large grass space that hosts yoga etc and allows to bring do a…read morepicnic. Gorgeous view all around and good space for relaxing. Easy accessible also via the walk bike trail next to the water way that runs here from the other side of town.

Great community park with a $10 million renovation project on the horizon! Right now, the park…read moreoffers a nice path through and sidewalks on the border, making it a great place for walkers or runners. You'll also find plenty of seating, picnic areas, and green space for the dogs. The renovation will add water-wise features to the park, create an enclosed dog area, and redo other things, like the degrading picnic tables. Looking forward to it!

When it comes to parks, Highland Park offers the basics. Big grassy area, swings and things to…read moreclimb for kids, sidewalks, and even a library. Yup, they have you covered. There isn't a parking lot so street parking around the park will have to do. It's easily accessible off Federal. Major bummer is their sprinkler system. When you plan a potluck with friends for a Saturday morning and you're in the middle of setting up soccer and volleyball nets it's not fun when the sprinklers go off in your face. Yes, I know from experience. All that aside, it's an easy peezy park to bring your kids to play in the playground area. I don't have kids yet but I've been known to make my pal's kiddos fly on the swings there and it's a grand time.

Highland Park is the home to the Historic Woodbury library-…read more It's a clean and charming little neighborhood park- Retreat to many park lovers with a playground, basketball court, and plenty of trees - One of my favorite spots to sit under a tree and read a good book - The only con - Would be the homeless that hang out from time to time near the east front bus stop off of Federal-

Lovely neighborhood park! There is a basketball court, playground for kids, and large open field…read more There are also a few picnic tables. Plenty of trash cans and sometimes they are stocked with dog poop bags.

Starting off my review of Hirshorn Park, I would like to say for the umpteenth time, "When I review…read moresmall parks, they are rated in the category of small neighborhood and community parks." In this category I look at safety, the scale of graffiti and vandalism with the condition of the park. I also look at amenities. I review them in a different perspective than regional parks or urban spaces such as Commons Park, Skyline Park, and Civic Center Park. I have said this quite a few times in my Southern Nevada park reviews; however now after crossing over the Rocky Mountains into Colorado, this is my first time saying this in Denver.     Hirshorn is the quintessential neighborhood park in a major city (in 2020 the population for Denver was 715,522). It is in the very spot where the tourists (my brother and I) are leaving downtown for the local Highlands community. It is at the north westernmost point of 16th Street on the crest of the hill where it changes into Tejon Street.    My brother and I love walking. We had that opportunity when we flew into Denver hours before my dad arrived. This gave us the opportunity to partake in an extended walk from 15th at Welton Streets by the Convention Center, all the way south along the 16th Street corridor which included three bridges and Commons Park. When we reached the curve on the crest of the hill overlooking downtown Denver, where 16th Street changes into Tojan Street, Hirshorn Park made the perfect spot to turn around.    Our experience was one of where my brother and I were the few tourists that shared a community space with the majority who were  local Denverites. Walking into the park from Tojan Street I saw parents sharing time with their children in the state of the art playground that includes spring cars and see-saws. When we walked deeper into the park by the basketball court and baseball diamond, we saw pet parents sharing time on the walkway and open grass with their fur babies. It was close to the baseball diamond where there is the ammenity of a "view plane. In urban planning terminology, a " view plane" is a spot that provides a protected unobstructed view of a skyline, mountain range, or scenic landmark. Situated on a hill, this park offers a "view plane" protection by the baseball diamond. From this spot, there is an unobstructed view towards downtown. My brother and I would soon spend time in a similar view when we walked back down the 16th Street hill towards downtown.     On the afternoon of Saturday, June 25, 2022, the park seemed to be safe. I spotted zero instances of graffiti and vandalism. This gave me the perception that the community cares about their park and that we were in a safe environment. My one complaint was that the grass had a plentitude of brown spots. In my opinion golf course green grass would have added to the park scenery.     As a local park designed for locals instead of tourists like your's truly, I rate Hirshorn Park four stars. From the perspective of a tourist walking from the Convention Center or Civic Center Park to the northwestern-most reaches at the end of 16th Street, these four stars are represented in a park that serves as a serene spot to relax while turning around to walk back towards the downtown skyline below.