Congress Park

Congress Park, Denver, CO

Keeps the name first given to the old cemetery land that also became Cheesman Park.

• Size: 19 acres
• Opened: 1890
• Run by: Denver Parks & Recreation
• Ages 1 to 18+
• Scenery: Beautiful. Big shade trees and mountain views

Highlights

• Outdoor pool: Lap pool, youth pool, toddler splash pad
• Forest theme: Giant acorn and log stumps
• Picnic shelter: Shelter for up to 100
• Mountain view: Faces west, good for sunsets

What's here

• Restrooms
• Parking lot
• Picnic tables
• Night lighting: Lit courts
• Trash & recycling
• Water fountain
• Cafe nearby: Offshoots at the Gardens Cafe, 3 min walk
• Playground: Rebuilt in 2024
• Benches
• Accessible picnic area
• Basketball
• Tennis: 8 courts
• Soccer field: 6 fields
• Baseball/softball: 4 ball fields
• Football field
• Bike path
• Bike parking: Racks for about 54 bikes
• Scenic view
• Paved paths
• Open field
• Kite-friendly

Getting there

850 N Josephine St, Denver, CO 80206

Nearest transit: Josephine St & E 8th Ave (bus), East 8th Avenue & Detroit Street (bus) and East 8th Avenue & Josephine Street (bus)

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