Barnum Park

Barnum, Denver, CO

Carries the name of showman P.T. Barnum, who bought 760 acres here in 1878.

• Size: 34 acres
• Opened: 1906
• Run by: Denver Parks & Recreation
• Ages 1 to 18+
• Scenery: Pretty. Lake and shade trees

Highlights

• Bike park: Barnum Bike Park jumps
• Dog park: Fenced 0.7 acres, shaded, no water
• Rec center: Large gym, dance space, weights, outdoor pool
• Outdoor pool: Barnum Pool

What's here

• Restrooms: Heated restroom building
• Parking lot
• Picnic shelter: Shelter for up to 100
• Picnic tables
• Grills & fire pits
• Night lighting: Lit fields for evening games
• Water fountain
• Playground: 2 play areas
• Splash pad
• Benches
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible picnic area
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Soccer field
• Baseball/softball: 4 ball fields
• Bike path: On the Weir Gulch Trail
• Bike parking: A bike rack
• Skate park: Built in 2025
• Bridge
• Trails
• Paved paths
• Natural area
• Open field
• Kite-friendly
• Lake/pond

Getting there

360 N Hooker St, Denver, CO 80204

Nearest transit: Knox Court & West 5th Avenue (bus), Knox Court & West 6th Avenue (bus) and Knox (rail)

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