# City Park

City Park, Denver, CO

Denver's largest park, first laid out in 1882 and home to the zoo and science museum.

- Size: 314 acres
- Opened: 1881
- Run by: Denver Parks & Recreation
- Ages 1 to 18+
- Scenery: Beautiful. Big shade trees, lake and historic designed landscape

## Highlights

- Dragon theme: Big blue dragon to climb
- Pedal boats: Swan, duck and dragon pedal boats
- Castle theme: Castle towers and a rope bridge
- Boat rentals: Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and pedal boats

## What's here

- Restrooms: Heated restroom building
- Portable toilet
- Parking lot
- Picnic shelter: Shelter for up to 50
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade: Some tree shade only
- Night lighting: Lit courts
- Trash & recycling
- Water fountain
- Playground: 2 play areas
- Splash pad: Daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Water play
- Nature play
- Animal figures
- Climbing/bouldering: Climbable dragon with holds and nets
- Accessible paths
- Benches
- Accessible picnic area
- Accessible playground: Wheelchair accessible We Go Round spinner
- Smooth play surfacing: Part poured rubber, part wood chips
- Sensory play
- Tennis: 14 courts
- Volleyball
- Soccer field
- Baseball/softball
- Football field
- Horseshoes
- Bike path
- Bike parking: Racks for about 206 bikes
- Trails
- Paved paths
- Hiking trails
- Gardens
- Open field
- Kite-friendly
- Dogs welcome on leash
- Lake/pond: Lily Pond
- Fountain: Electric Prismatic Fountain
- Fishing: Trout stocked in spring, bass, catfish
- Kayak & canoe: Rent one or bring your own
- Paddleboarding: Rentals at the boathouse
- Boating allowed: Hand-launched boats only, no motors
- Public art: Camarasaurus Sculpture
- Historic site: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
- Memorial: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

## Getting there

2100 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205

Nearest transit: Colorado Blvd & E 23rd Ave (bus), E 17th Ave & Harrison St (bus) and 30th & Downing (rail)

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