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Washington Park

Louisiana Ave and Downing, Denver, CO 80209
303 964 2522
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Ranked #13 of 122 attractions in Denver
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Parks
Activities: Running, Walking
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Castle Rock, Colorado
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Wonderful urban park. The lakes are a draw for wild birds and the jogging/ biking path circling the whole park encourages people near and far to enjoy some exercise and outdoor fun. There are tennis courts on the southside of the park, a rec center in the middle of the park and a beautiful restored boathouse on the mid/northside. The... More

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Denver, Colorado
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Spring is the recommended time to visit and NOT on holidays as it can get crowded...you can get some pick-up volleyball games during spring/summer. More

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Highlands Ranch, Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This is a great park in Denver and I would have rated it as 4 stars except that it is overrun with geese. I like geese, but not their feces, and feces are abundantly deposited by the large number of these otherwise fabulous birds. The park has great trails for walking, jogging or bike riding. We like to have picnics... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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Nice park for walking with or without your pet and there is a fantastic play area for kids. More

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Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Love the lakes, the fall trees reflected in the water, the beautiful gardens full of annuals planted by the City of Denver Parks and the fun that everyone has their from skaters to volley ball to just reading a book. Even did a concert under the stars there once with our own picnic. More

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Denver
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14 reviews 14 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

The energy in the park from spring to fall is amazing. The walk around the park is a good workout. If you're into volleyball it's absolutely the place to be. Good tennis courts too. More

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Denver, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Great people watching! A walk around the lake is super relaxing. More

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denver, co
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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Great little park in Denver, lots to do, especially in warmer months....lake boats, pave trails, small lake, birds, playgrounds, well maintained....great for walking, biking or just sitting under a tree.....LOVE IT! More

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Denver, Colorado
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Great green space surrounded by charming neighborhoods. Go for a stroll in the surrounding blocks, too, see all the great houses, gardens and business neighborhoods. More

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seattle
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Good running trails, fun to stroll babies, many activities to watch, popular place in Denver. More

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