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.

I'm so delighted that Christian B., my good Yelp friend agrees that Jefferson Park is doggie dog…read moreworld! After strolling with man's best friend for a lap or two, you can seat yourself in a few restaurants that are from walking distance at Jefferson Park. There are Meet Ups here for dog lovers and Nick and I chuckled at the idea that if you don't have a canine companion, you're not going to fit in. Just kidding! No seriously, every block there seems to be paws crossing the paths with other fur kid paws and dog moms/dads! This area surrounded with lots of young millennials and their pawsionate fur-babies. Jefferson Park is a neighborhood and public park that overlooks Downtown Denver, Colorado from its perch across Interstate 25. It is located in the area that is called North Denver! the City of Highlands was annexed, and thereafter was known as "North Denver."

Beautiful community park on a hill with an enormous lawn for you, your games, and your dog. A nice…read moresidewalk surrounds the park, and plenty of others were there when I was - about 8:30 on a Saturday morning - getting their laps in. You'll also spot an army of dogs out for their morning walk, and atop the hill sits a cool playground that must get busy in the afternoons. Jefferson also offers plenty of picnic / grilling areas, and benches - some way out in the lawn so you can sit in the shade and enjoy the view.

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 is one of Denver's smallest parks with 80 acres surrounded by the Capitol Hill neighborhood…read moreand the Denver Botanic Gardens on the east side. There is both a paved and gravel path around the outside perimeter and a large grassed open space inside. There are 4 walk-in entrances on the west side and 3 entrances on the east side. No parking inside. A part of the former loop road which closed in 2020 is open to cars on 12th Ave. No car access from 8th or 13th Ave. Plenty of porta-potties including handicap accessible. No other services. I walked around the park from the southwest corner in 35 minutes, about 3500 steps.There is a marble pavilion on the east erected in 1907 with rose gardens on both north & south sides and 3 fountains fscing west when Spring returns. I had difficulty in finding street parking on the west side. During my walk, I saw plenty of spots to park on the east side.

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.

As downtown Denver grew, the need for urban landscape also grew. The downtown area needed greenery…read moreand as a result Skyline park was born. It was created as part of the Skyline Urban Renewal Project launched by the Denver Urban Renewal Authority in 1964 to redevelop downtown areas. Constructed began in 1972 and lasted until 1975 and was designed by acclaimed landscape architect Lawrence Halprin. Halprin designed the sunken, three-block plaza with geometric concrete planters, stepped seating, and canyon-like fountains meant to mimic Colorado's red-stone foothills and natural arroyos. Documented as the first project in the nation to survey a mid-century modern landscape through the Historic American Landscapes Survey. By the 1980s, use of the park dropped, and the sunken, walled design faced criticism for being hard to maintain, difficult to host events, and attracting crime and homeless people. After a long debate between preservationists and business owners, much of Halprin's original sunken design was demolished or altered in 2003, removing berms and replacing most features with flat lawns and a simpler layout. In February 2026 on a $30 million comprehensive transformation led by Denver Parks & Recreation, the Downtown Denver Partnership, and the design firm RIOS. The renovation removes remaining barriers and stairs to create a flat, accessible space for downtown, featuring a central interactive water plaza that converts into an ice-skating rink in the winter, a new park café/bar, fire terraces, and open event spaces. Phase 1 construction is targeted to continue through 2027.

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.

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.