Wash Park Is Denver's Most Popular Residential Neighborhood
Young, mature, business professionals, artists, families and singles alike, all enjoy the best quality of life offered in Denver's, "Wash Park" neighborhood. What was once an ignored, semi-urban cluster of homes has been transformed into one of the most hip and sought-after communities in southeast Denver. One visit during on a summery Sunday morning and you'll understand why.
Washington Park offers a central location for the community to come together and enjoy the essence of Colorado. Biking, cookouts, community events, friendships, family picnics, and a pet friendly atmosphere make this urban park a memorable experience.
"What is most appealing to you about Wash Park?"
That's the question we have been asking locals through an ongoing survey on this website. Here are a few of the responses we got. We've gotta admit, they're not surprising:
"The friendliness of the residents who live in the neighborhood. Also, great shops & restaurants within close walking/biking distance."
"The proximity of the park within the neighborhood and the community feel."
"The buzz of the Park and the people and community activities that make up the neighborhood. Such as active clubs in the park (volly ball, ultimate, bootcamps, tennis, mom groups, rec center, etc.)"
"Safe neighborhood, easy to run, dog friendly, keeps residential value up, close to cherry creek and gaylord shops"
General Wash Park Information
Wikipedia entry, "The Washington Park neighborhood, generally referred to as "Wash Park" is often broken down into eastern and western sides: not only do both have their own neighborhood organizations and quite-different historical trajectories, but since 1972 official city statistics have tracked Washington Park West as separate from the easterly "Washington Park." The (eastern) Washington Park neighborhood has borders defined by the city of Denver as Downing Street, Cherry Creek, I-25, and University Boulevard. The public park is located within the neighborhood.Washington Park as a neighborhood started development soon after the founding of Denver though it was still fairly rural in nature. By 1886, there was enough population to create Denver's first suburb, South Denver, which by the silver bust of the 1890s was annexed into Denver due to financial difficulties. Development hastened with the creation of the park in 1899. Most of the houses were built of brick between 1900 and 1940.
Recently, Washington Park has become a very popular urban neighborhood because of its central location, its closeness to the park, and its access to several commercial business enclaves. This has led to a transformation of the neighborhood, which worries some residents because of an increased density, more traffic, and the propensity of some developers to scrape historic homes and replace them with denser luxury duplexes, town-homes, or other development.The park includes several trails, including one that goes around the perimeter of the park, tennis courts, a lawn bowling/croquet field, and two playgrounds. A recreation center with an indoor pool, free weights, and other athletic facilities is also located in the park. Smith Lake has a boathouse that can be rented out for various events.
The park is also known for its flower gardens, which include 54 flower beds in an informal arrangement. One garden is an exact replica of Martha Washington's garden at Mt. Vernon.
The Washington Park neighborhood is one of the oldest in Denver and includes many early twentieth century brick houses. There are several commercial enclaves in the neighborhood such as South Gaylord Street and Alameda Avenue. The South Pearl Street area, in the neighboring Platt Park neighborhood, is frequently misidentified as being part of the Washington Park neighborhood."
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