Parks and outdoor activities in Denver

Denver Parks and Outdoors

Denver’s outdoor landscape ranges from the historic 165-acre Washington Park and the riverfront trails of Confluence Park to specialized winter facilities like the Ruby Hill Railyard. This collection features prominent municipal golf courses, including the Donald Ross-designed Wellshire, and several tranquil reservoirs like Marston Lake. These spaces offer varied recreation from skyline viewpoints to multi-use trails along Cherry Creek and Bear Creek.

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Confluence Park

Confluence Park is an urban park encompassing the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River in Denver's Lower Downtown, a…

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Cheesman Park

Cheesman Park is an urban park and neighborhood located in the City and County of Denver, Colorado, United States.

Signature Overlook of Denver

Elevated viewpoint in Ruby Hill Park offering panoramic vistas of the Denver skyline and the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Snow Sledding Hill

Designated winter recreation area within Ruby Hill Park featuring a steep incline used for sledding and tubing.

Winter Railyard Snowboarding

Free urban terrain park at Ruby Hill featuring rails and boxes for snowboarding and skiing, maintained through a seasonal partnership with Winter Park Resort.

Cherry Creek North Park

Compact urban green space located adjacent to the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and the Cherry Creek Trail.

Washington Park

A 165-acre park featuring two flower gardens, two lakes, and a 2.6-mile jogging loop modeled after French country gardens.

Bear Creek Park and Trail

Multi-use trail system following Bear Creek through riparian habitats, connecting to the South Platte River Trail.

Loretto Heights Park

Park situated on the former Loretto Heights College campus, known for its high-elevation views of the city and mountains.

Harvey Park Lake

Neighborhood lake in southwest Denver featuring walking paths and fishing access.

Marston Lake

Large reservoir in southwest Denver managed by Denver Water for storage and distribution.

Upper Tule Lake

Small body of water located near the Pinehurst neighborhood in southwest Denver.

Emerald Greens Golf Club

9-hole executive golf course located within the Windsor Gardens community.

CommonGround Golf Course

Public course designed by Tom Doak on the site of the former Lowry Air Force Base, serving as the home of the Colorado Golf Association.

Wellshire Golf Course

Historic 18-hole public course designed by Donald Ross in 1926, featuring a clubhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hogan's Alley Junior Course

Short-game practice facility and 3-hole junior course located at the Wellshire Golf Course complex.

Harvard Gulch Golf Course

9-hole, par-3 executive golf course adjacent to the Harvard Gulch Recreation Center.

Overland Golf Course

Denver's oldest municipal golf course, established in 1895 on the former site of the Overland Park Exposition.

Pinehurst Country Club

Private club featuring 27 holes of golf, including an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive course.

Denver Country Club

Historic private club founded in 1887, featuring a golf course designed by James Foulis and later Bill Coore.

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