# Cheesman Park

Cheesman Park, Denver, CO

Built over Denver's old city cemetery, around a neoclassical marble pavilion.

- Size: 81 acres
- Opened: 1890
- Run by: Denver Parks & Recreation
- Ages 1 to 18+
- Scenery: Spectacular. Big shade trees, sweeping mountain views and historic designed landscape

## Highlights

- Fountain
- Shade: Big shade trees throughout

## What's here

- Restrooms
- Portable toilet
- Parking lot
- Picnic shelter
- Picnic tables
- Trash & recycling
- Water fountain
- Cafe nearby: Secret Garden, 1 min walk
- Playground
- Benches
- Bike path
- Bike parking: Racks for about 18 bikes
- Scenic view
- Bridge
- Trails
- Paved paths
- Hiking trails

## Getting there

1599 E 8th Ave, Denver, CO 80218

Nearest transit: East 8th Avenue & High Street (bus) and E 12th Ave & Downing St (bus)

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