Things To Do in Platt Park
Vanderbilt Park
One of 40 things to do we've tracked near Platt Park.
Things to Know
Vanderbilt Park is a quiet riverside park near the South Platte River with sports fields and a small lake, located in Denver's industrial area south of Johnson-Habitat Park.
A serene spot for outdoor recreation with ample parking and a scenic pond, though it's somewhat isolated from river access and surrounded by industrial areas.
- ✓Beautiful small lake at the south end of the park
- ✓Two large sports fields and generous parking lot for games
- ✓Pedestrian and bicycle paths winding through spacious grassy areas
- ✓Popular with local wildlife including ducks
- ⚠No direct access to the South Platte River Trail—must go north to Johnson-Habitat Park instead
- ⚠South Platte River Drive and Santa Fe Highway separate the park from the river and create a barrier
- ⚠Lake has pollution issues fed by storm drains with dumped tires reported
- ⚠Surrounded by quiet industrial area making it feel isolated
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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What Visitors Say
Robert Fox
a year ago
This rather isolated park is one of the natural spaces next to the South Platte River. Unfortunately, South Platte River Drive separates the park from the river and there is no access to the South Platte River Trail from this space. You must go directly north to the adjacent Johnson-Habitat Park to access the river and the trail. Platte River Drive cuts off the east side of the park and the other sides are surrounded by a rather sleepy industrial area, so the park is generally very quiet. There are two large sports fields and a generous parking lot, so I imagine things get crowded when a game is in progress. The other major amenity of the park is a small but beautiful lake at the south end. A pedestrian/bicycle path meanders through most of the park and there are also large grassy areas. West Exposition Avenue cuts between Johnson-Habitat and Vanderbilt parks. It ends in the large Vanderbilt Park parking lot.
Yü Wu
2 years ago
Big park with green space, a lake and baseball fields. As of late 2022 there are some constructions going on so the South Platte River trail along the park is closed.
Andrew Coffey
7 years ago
Small park next to busy Santa fe hwy. 2 baseball fields and a small pond very polluted. Pond fed by storm drains. Lots of dumped tires. Still like it though.
carlos medina
3 years ago
Ducks love it and so will u Dont feed them or they will hunt u down lol
Plan Your Day
Activity
Vanderbilt Park
Eat
Kizaki
★ 4.9
Drinks
Pearl Wine Company Platt Park
★ 4.8
Stay
Off Broadway B & B
★ 4.4
Hotels Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vanderbilt Park worth it in Platt Park?
A serene spot for outdoor recreation with ample parking and a scenic pond, though it's somewhat isolated from river access and surrounded by industrial areas. Known for: peaceful green space with baseball fields and lake.
What do visitors love about Vanderbilt Park?
Beautiful small lake at the south end of the park Two large sports fields and generous parking lot for games Pedestrian and bicycle paths winding through spacious grassy areas Popular with local wildlife including ducks
Is there anything to know before visiting Vanderbilt Park?
No direct access to the South Platte River Trail—must go north to Johnson-Habitat Park instead South Platte River Drive and Santa Fe Highway separate the park from the river and create a barrier Lake has pollution issues fed by storm drains with dumped tires reported Surrounded by quiet industrial area making it feel isolated
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