Washington Park
Washington Park is a neighborhood and public urban park in Denver, Colorado.
A park & preserve inside Denver
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 49" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Denver
Washington Park is inside Denver, which has 258 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Denver. Green months are the mild ones.
Washington Park
Washington Park is a neighborhood and public urban park in Denver, Colorado.
The Washington Park is a blend of historic and contemporary styles of architecture. The park was first developed by Architect Reinhard Schuetze in 1899. Its design was influenced by city planner Kessler, the Olmsted Brothers and philanthropist Margaret Brown. The park is popular with both tourists and area residents, with some comparing it to New York City's Central Park. Apart from activities such as walking, biking or volleyball, the park serves as a center for community gatherings, such as the annual Furry Scurry. Wedding receptions are often held in the historic boathouse pavilion. In 2012 the American Planning Association designated the park one of its "Great Public Spaces in America".
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1986)
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.9K a year
Where to stay near Washington Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Denver (258) and Lakewood (47).
- 1Empower Field at Mile High
- 2Ball Arena
- 3Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- 4Coors Field
- 5Elitch Gardens Theme Park
- 6Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Washington Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | in town | — | 258 213 hotels · 19 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 740,613 | $616K | D− |
| Lakewood | 8 mi west | 10 min | 47 28 hotels · 16 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 156,927 | $574K | D− |
| Aurora | 13 mi east | 20 min | 64 48 hotels · 8 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 410,053 | $469K | D− |
| Greenwood Village | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 15,323 | $1,238K | D− |
| Centennial | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 campground | 108,658 | $658K | C+ |
| Wheat Ridge | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 32,081 | $623K | D |
| Glendale | 2 mi east | 5 min | 8 8 hotels | 4,475 | $414K | D− |
| Westminster | 13 mi north | 20 min | 23 21 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 116,182 | $532K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Washington Park
Other well-known places within 70 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw14 mi Stadium & arenaEmpower Field at Mile High
24 mi Stadium & arenaBall Arena
Big draw313 mi TheatreRed Rocks Amphitheatre
44 mi Stadium & arenaCoors Field
Big draw60 mi MountainPikes Peak
54 mi Theme parkElitch Gardens Theme Park
Big draw70 mi LandmarkNorth American Aerospace Defense Command
68 mi Stadium & arenaDick's Sporting Goods ParkPhoto credits
Empower Field at Mile High: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ball Arena: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coors Field: Matt Kozlowski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pikes Peak: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Elitch Gardens Theme Park: USGS, Public domain · North American Aerospace Defense Command: Unknown, Public domain · Dick's Sporting Goods Park: Tom Pratt, CC BY 2.0
Visiting Washington Park
Is Washington Park in Denver?
Yes. It’s inside Denver, CO.
When is the best time to visit Washington Park?
May, June and September, with highs of 72–84°.
How far is Washington Park from Colorado Springs?
About 59 miles south of Colorado Springs, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Washington Park?
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 19 miles.
Where should I stay near Washington Park?
Denver (in town, 258 places to stay), Lakewood (8 mi, 47 places to stay) and Aurora (13 mi, 64 places to stay).
Tips from people in Denver
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.