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Central Park

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Rating

4.6(1,139)

Price

Free

Duration

1-3 hours

Best Ages

All ages

About

Central Park — the park at the heart of Denver's Central Park neighborhood — is the outdoor centerpiece of one of the city's most carefully planned family communities. With over 1,100 Google reviews and a 4.6 rating, this is a park that its surrounding neighborhood genuinely loves and relies on.

The park offers wide open green space, paved trails that connect throughout the Central Park neighborhood system, a lake, playground equipment, and the thoughtful infrastructure of a designed community park: restrooms where you need them, water fountains, comfortable benches and seating areas. In warm months, a splash pad or fountain area provides water play for younger children.

For visitors staying in or near the northeast Denver area, Central Park is a natural stop. The surrounding Central Park neighborhood was designed around pedestrian and bike priority, so bringing bikes for a trail ride through the community is an easy add-on. Stanley Marketplace on Quebec St — a converted warehouse turned food hall and retail destination — is a short drive away and serves as the neighborhood's go-to dining spot.

Open from 5AM to 11PM daily, this park accommodates early morning walks, after-school runs, and long summer evenings equally well.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Nursing / Changing

Not Available

Kid Meals

N/A

Setting

Outdoor

Rainy Day

Not ideal

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekend mornings; summer evenings for outdoor events

Wait Times

No wait — free public park

Nearby Food

Stanley Marketplace on Quebec St is a 5-minute drive with numerous food options including coffee, casual dining, and sit-down restaurants. The Central Park neighborhood has additional options along E 29th Ave Town Center.

Why Kids Love It

Central Park (the park itself, not just the neighborhood) is the green heart of Denver's Central Park development — a wide open green space with paved trails, a lake, playground equipment, and the kind of planned-community intentionality that means restrooms, water fountains, and comfortable seating are where you need them. With over 1,100 reviews and a 4. 6 rating, it is clearly loved by the families who live around it.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Stanley Marketplace on Quebec St is a short drive away — perfect for post-park lunch
  • The park has an extensive paved trail network connecting to the broader Central Park neighborhood system
  • A splash pad/fountain area for kids runs in warmer months — check for seasonal availability
  • Open 5AM to 11PM daily
  • The Central Park neighborhood is designed with bike and pedestrian priority; bringing bikes is easy

What to Bring

  • Bikes (the neighborhood is very bike-friendly)
  • Picnic supplies
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottles

Cost Info

Free Admission

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

$0 (free public park)

Tips to Save

  • Completely free.
  • The Central Park neighborhood was designed for outdoor family life — use the extensive trail network to extend your visit.
  • Stanley Marketplace nearby for food.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
5AM-11PM
Monday
5AM-11PM
Sunday
5AM-11PM
Tuesday
5AM-11PM
Saturday
5AM-11PM
Thursday
5AM-11PM
Wednesday
5AM-11PM

Contact

8801 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238

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