Cheesman Park

Cheesman Park is located in central Denver on 25 acres, just southeast of downtown and framed on 3 sides by private residences. This tranquil park is a favorite running location for many, playing soccer or just reading a book.

The most visible attraction in the park is the Pavilion and as been in place since 1908. Today this serves as a place for public gatherings and behind the gorgeous pavilion there is also many groves of tall trees, rose gardens and view of the mountains. The Cheesman Park neighborhood is also one of the oldest in Denver.

LOCATION: The boundaries include Colfax Avenue to the north and 8th Avenue to the south; Downing Street to the west and York Street to the east.

EVENTS: The Park Art Festival and Denver’s Pridefest held annually.

ATTRACTIONS: Denver Botanic Gardens and Cheesman Park.

BUSINESS: You will find the following within walking distance including: Liks Ice Cream; Wyman’s; Family dollar; Capital Hill Auto; Burger King; VooDoo Doughnut Mile High; Walgreen’s; Lion’s Liar; Indigo Salon; and Ramada Downtown.

NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS: City Park West; Country Club; Capitol Hill; Congress Park; City Park; Speer and Whittier.

WALK SCORE: Walk Score 82; Transit Score 53; and Bike Score 96.

NUMBER OF RESIDENCES: 7,984