Downtown Playground

Downtown Playground in Denver's Auraria neighborhood serves a practical function: it is one of the few outdoor play spaces accessible on foot from downtown Denver hotels and the LoDo area. For families staying in the urban core and looking for a quick outdoor play stop without renting a car or driving, this playground fills a real gap.

The playground has a 4.1 rating from 97 reviews — lower than the neighborhood parks further out from the city center, which is somewhat expected given the urban context. The Auraria area is primarily a university campus neighborhood, and the playground is a pocket of family-oriented space within that framework.

For the youngest children — ages 1-7 — this playground delivers the essentials: equipment to climb and run on in an outdoor setting. Older children will likely find it limited compared to the larger Denver parks.

The South Platte River greenway is nearby and provides a natural extension for families who want to add a walk or bike ride along the river trail after playground time. Downtown Denver and LoDo neighborhoods have extensive dining options within walking distance.

Free and accessible — a useful urban play resource for visiting families.