Spring has Sprung!
The first day of Spring was officially upon us on March 20th and boy, does the weather sure feel warmer these days! With the grass turning greener, the leaves beginning to grow, and the flower buds starting to bloom, we are sure you are just itching to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful transformations Denver has to offer. The question is, where can you go in the city to see all of the beauty spring has to offer? We decided to give you a little parks 101 information on the best parks in Denver to go visit and spend the day in. There are nearly 200 city parks in Denver reaching over 100 miles of trails, not to mention a good 11 dog parks for your furry friends. With so many options, how do you decide which park best fits your wants and needs?
The Ultimate Gathering Place
Probably the best-known park in Denver is Washington Park (701 S Franklin St) which could be referred to as “Denver’s beach” as everyone gathers here on the weekends. There is a massive lawn area where you will find volleyball nets a plenty, soccer, Frisbee, and the occasional beer kickball game in play. That’s right, you can bring an adult beverage but it has to be 3.2% beer in a can or keg, no liquor of glass bottles allowed. There is a great walking path around the whole park, public tennis courts, flower gardens, a playground, and even some small ponds where you can admire swans and other animals. This is a great park for walking, taking the kids for a day in the sun, or meeting up with friends for a cold one and conversation.
Places for Your Furry Friends to Roam
Most city parks require your dogs to be on a leash at all times. But here are a few parks where you can take your dogs for some good old run around time with their fellow canines:
Berkeley Park – Sheridan and West 46th
Barnum Park – Hooker and West 5th
Jason Street – 678 South Jason Street (operated by Denver’s Municipal Animal Shelter)
Kennedy Park – Hampden and South Dayton
Fuller Park – Franklin and East 29th
Green Valley Ranch East Park – Jebel and East 45th
Stapleton – East 24th Avenue & Syracuse Street
Making a Day Outing
You may want to do something other than just hit up the park for the day, maybe find a nice cool place to escape the sun or immerse yourself in a bit of culture. For a park-plus-activity type of day, you can head on over to City Park (2001 Colorado Blvd). Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, this park is surrounded by beautiful neighborhoods not to mention a golf course, the Denver Zoo, and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Enjoy the many pathways through the park, two lakes, large grass areas, and picnic sites with playgrounds for the day and then pick up your clubs or go see the latest exhibit at the zoo or museum.
For the Water Lover
We all know there are not many lakes to be found in the city, and only lakes you can get your feet wet in for the most part. So for those of us who need some water in our lives, the best place to do that is the Cherry Creek Reservoir (4201 South Parker Road). Here you can boat, swim, fish, jet ski, sailboard, and other fun water activities. Enjoy all your park adventures this Spring!
“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.”
- Margaret Atwood
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