Is Washington Park worth it in Platt Park?

This is Denver's go-to destination for families and active visitors seeking a full day of outdoor activities, from playground time and sports to peaceful walks around the lake with wildlife and mature trees. Known for: huge park with something for everyone.

What do visitors love about Washington Park?

Thoughtfully designed children's playground with an obstacle course that keeps kids engaged Pedestrian-only loop around the lake perfect for walking, biking, skateboarding, and rollerblading Expansive grassy fields for picnics, yoga, soccer, volleyball, and lounging with mature trees and flower gardens Swan paddleboat rentals and other pedal-powered recreational equipment available Wildlife viewing opportunities including ducks, geese, and other animals throughout the park

Is there anything to know before visiting Washington Park?

Limited playground equipment and activities designed specifically for toddlers ages 2-3

Washington Park — Things To Do near Platt Park, Denver

Item: Washington Park
Rating: 4.8
Author: Dave Chung

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What Visitors Say

Lottie L.

7 months ago

This park is massive! We visited based on a recommendation from Southwest Airlines. We're spending the weekend in Colorado for the first time. Additionally it's our first time exploring Colorado, and Washington Park did not disappoint. The park offers a wide range of amenities including volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, and extensive walking trails. There's definitely something for everyone. We came specifically for the kids' playground, and it was impressive. The playground has a unique and thoughtful design, complete with an obstacle course that my son absolutely loved. There are porta-potties scattered throughout the park. I didn't use them, so I can't comment on cleanliness, but it's good to know they're available if needed. We stayed for less than an hour since this was the last stop on our itinerary. Still, it was the perfect spot for our kids to burn off some extra energy before we wrapped up our day.

Charlotte Woodruffe

4 months ago

Beautiful location, plenty of wildlife to see too. Would recommend you have a walk around if you can.

Spring Whipple

a year ago

Beautiful park with plenty of grassy areas for picnics, yoga, or sitting on a blanket reading a book. Nice marked bike trail, and lawn bowling area. Trails for walking for you and your dog ( please keep your dog on a leash and pick up after them). Children's playground, and a lovely pond with ducks and geese.

Raina M.

7 months ago

My favorite park in denver. Its huge! It has a pedestrian only roadway around the lake where people can walk, bike, skateboard/longboard, roller blade, rollerskate... and more! There are Swan paddleboats for rent as well as other bike/bikes type-peddle powered apparatuses (lol). Theres an enormous field for various activities like soccer, volleyball (byo net), slacklining, lounging, picnicking! Lots of mature trees and flowers. There are few flower gardens woth wild flowers that is beautiful. Picnicking tables and benches are scattered about. There are also a couple really cute playgrounds for kids.