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Things To Do in Platt Park

Harvard Gulch Recreation Center

4.4
98 Google reviews

One of 40 things to do we've tracked near Platt Park.

Things to Know

Harvard Gulch Recreation Center is a community recreation facility in Denver offering an outdoor pool, group fitness classes, and sports leagues, known for its exceptional staff service and well-maintained facilities.

Staff go genuinely above and beyond to help—one employee spent his time searching for a lost ring and called back when he found it—making this a place where you feel truly cared for.

  • Friendly, kind staff who provide exceptional service and go above and beyond to help patrons
  • Outdoor pool with group fitness classes including popular Zumba classes
  • Well-maintained sports facilities including basketball courts and baseball fields with community recreational leagues
  • Free drop-in classes available with MyDenver Card, plus a chill lounge area with pool table and accessible kitchen
  • Can get very crowded even on seemingly quiet afternoons

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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What Visitors Say

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Chrissy

8 months ago

Great recreation center! Very clean and staff is friendly and nice . They have a big outdoor pool and lots of good group fitness classes ! The best one is the Zumba class on Mondays @6pm … with yours truly! 😜

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Athena Chandler

8 months ago

I lost my ring in the grass at the pool and by the time I noticed the pool was already closed. I called the Rec Center instead and was put on hold while a young sounding gentleman went and looked for it. He got back on the line and said he didn't see it but he'd leave a note for the lifeguards to see the next day. I got a phone call about 40 minutes before they closed and he told me he had found it! I am so grateful that young man went above and beyond to continue to search for my ring. Major kudos! I've had nothing but kind service and helpful staff every time I've visited and that was the cherry on top!

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Mister G

2 years ago

This Rec center was absolutely packed on a super mellow Tuesday afternoon! They have an excellent community center "chill lounge area" with a nice pool table and even an openly accessible kitchen! The outdoor basketball court& baseball fields are well maintained and this rec center hosts many community recreational sports leagues for ALL ages! This community resource is very valuable and seems to be well utilized & appreciated by its local community members. The after school programs they host seem to be very popular! The aquatics center is very impressive as well!

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Seth Howsden

2 months ago

The staff were so kind and welcoming!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvard Gulch Recreation Center worth it in Platt Park?

Staff go genuinely above and beyond to help—one employee spent his time searching for a lost ring and called back when he found it—making this a place where you feel truly cared for. Known for: outdoor pool and community sports leagues.

What do visitors love about Harvard Gulch Recreation Center?

Friendly, kind staff who provide exceptional service and go above and beyond to help patrons Outdoor pool with group fitness classes including popular Zumba classes Well-maintained sports facilities including basketball courts and baseball fields with community recreational leagues Free drop-in classes available with MyDenver Card, plus a chill lounge area with pool table and accessible kitchen

Is there anything to know before visiting Harvard Gulch Recreation Center?

Can get very crowded even on seemingly quiet afternoons

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