Things To Do in Washington Park
Barnum Recreation Center & Park
One of 64 things to do we've tracked near Washington Park.
Things to Know
Barnum Recreation Center & Park is a multipurpose community park with rolling meadows, trails, and a pond, located in Denver and known for its dog park, BMX dirt jumps, and seasonal water park.
Reviewers love the expansive grounds with diverse recreation options—from dog parks to BMX trails to a water park—though terrain is hillier than expected and water safety has been questioned.
- ✓Wide variety of activities including dog park, basketball, baseball fields, BMX dirt jumps with pump course, and seasonal water park
- ✓Beautiful natural setting with rolling meadows, walking trails, pond/creek, and scenic views of Denver
- ✓Well-maintained grounds with geese and wildlife to observe
- ⚠Uneven, hilly terrain throughout the park may surprise visitors expecting flat ground
- ⚠Water quality and lifeguard supervision at the water park have raised health and safety concerns from at least one visitor
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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What Visitors Say
Alex Gallaty
7 months ago
Cute Rec Center with a surrounding playground, pond/creek and trails! Gorgeous area and we'll maintained with a nice view of Denver. There were more hills and uneven ground than we were expecting. We did not see the Dog Park, but definitely want to return for the quaint water park.
Erik Paul
2 years ago
Penny Doggins new favorite park with rolling meadows, dog park, basketball, baseball, BMX dirt jumps with a pump course, baseball fields, water park, a stream and a lake with lots of geese to chase about a romp!
Jennifer Munoz
4 months ago
Beautiful park. The walking path and walk around the field are bonuses. Right next to the rec center!
Caitlin Boykin
8 months ago
I will not be going back. My son swallowed a little pool water and is now sick, the lifeguards do not know how to swim, and they are there just to socialize. It is not a safe environment for your children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnum Recreation Center & Park worth it in Washington Park?
Reviewers love the expansive grounds with diverse recreation options—from dog parks to BMX trails to a water park—though terrain is hillier than expected and water safety has been questioned. Known for: denver's go-to park for active families.
What do visitors love about Barnum Recreation Center & Park?
Wide variety of activities including dog park, basketball, baseball fields, BMX dirt jumps with pump course, and seasonal water park Beautiful natural setting with rolling meadows, walking trails, pond/creek, and scenic views of Denver Well-maintained grounds with geese and wildlife to observe
Is there anything to know before visiting Barnum Recreation Center & Park?
Uneven, hilly terrain throughout the park may surprise visitors expecting flat ground Water quality and lifeguard supervision at the water park have raised health and safety concerns from at least one visitor
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