# Washington Park

Washington Park, Denver, CO

Wash Park to locals, laid out from 1899 around Smith and Grasmere lakes.

- Size: 157 acres
- Opened: 1898
- Run by: Denver Parks & Recreation
- Ages 1 to 18+
- Scenery: Beautiful. Lake, big shade trees and historic designed landscape

## Highlights

- Boat rentals: Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and pedal boats
- Pedal boats: Swan, duck and dragon pedal boats
- Boating allowed: Hand-launched boats only, no motors
- Rec center: Indoor pool, large gym, weight room

## What's here

- Restrooms: Heated restroom building
- Portable toilet
- Changing table
- Parking lot
- Street parking
- Picnic shelter
- Picnic tables
- Grills & fire pits
- Shade: Large trees give shade
- Night lighting: Lit courts
- Trash & recycling
- Water fountain
- Playground: 2 play areas
- Benches
- Accessible parking
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible picnic area
- Basketball: 2 courts
- Tennis: 10 courts
- Pickleball
- Volleyball: 4 courts
- Outdoor fitness equipment
- Table & lawn games: Horseshoe pits
- Bike path: Bike lane on South Marion Street Parkway
- Bike parking: Racks for about 50 bikes
- Bike repair station: Air pump and tools
- Bridge
- Trails
- Paved paths
- Hiking trails
- Gardens: Mount Vernon Garden
- Lake/pond: Smith Lake
- Indoor pool
- Forest theme: Forest themed playground

## Getting there

701 S Franklin St, Denver, CO 80209

Nearest transit: Bus stop (bus), S Downing St & E Virginia Ave (bus) and Louisiana & Pearl (rail)

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