City Park
On 17th Avenue and York Street, Denver, CO 80206Map
+1 303 331 4113
Neighborhood: Downtown/ Business District
Overview
This 314-acre expanse of garden, greenery, fountains, ponds and fine sculpture, located just east of downtown, is home to the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Built in the early 1900s as part of the popular City Beautiful movement, the park served Denverites as a civic refuge and swimming retreat. The lake beach no longer exists, but the historic boathouse, seen on many area postcards, remains. Three playgrounds, picnic tables, tennis courts and a public golf course are all available.
- Open Hours: Monday to Sunday from 05:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Type:
Attractions & Landmarks, Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries, Beaches/Bodies of Water
- Credit Cards Accepted: mastercard, amex, visa
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