# 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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