Central Park
Rating
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
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