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Parks and gardens in Denver
Parks and gardens in Denver
City Park, (between Colorado Blvd, York St, 26th Ave and 17th Ave). Enjoy the Denver sunshine at this 330-acre urban park east of downtown. Two lakes, numerous fields, playgrounds, and a golf course, as well as the Denver Zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science are all within its expansive bounds. �
- Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, ☎ +1 303 376-4800, . Open every day of the year, hours vary by season. Denver zoo's pride is Bear Mountain, created using casts of actual Colorado rock outcroppings to simulate the bears' natural habitat. For a different way to watch the wildlife, hop on the Pioneer Train, the first train in a U.S. zoo to be powered by natural gas. Other exhibits include an indoor rainforest and the 7-acre Primate Panorama. $5-12. �
Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St, ☎ +1 720 865-3500, . Come for the array of flowers and plants from around the world, stay for the peace and quiet (and the free WiFi!), then check out the bonus attractions. Above the gardens' bistro, you'll find Denver's first public green roof, a living example of the benefits of green design. Space and science buffs won't want to miss the OmniGlobe exhibit, a spherical simulation of the Earth from space. �
Washington Park. Beautiful and lush Denver park, with lakes, flower gardens, a recreation center, soccer fields and tennis courts.... Over 160 acres of natural beauty, surrounded by turn of the 19th Century homes. A favorite jogging destination. �
Cheesman Park, 12th Ave at High St. Cheesman Park is one of Denver's best, though its history as a cemetery (you can still see depressions in the ground from emptied graves) gives Cheesman a reputation of being haunted. The Acropolis-inspired pavilion has a commanding view of the Denver skyline. �
Confluence Park, 15th Street at the Platte River. Named for the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, Confluence Park is a summertime spot for many of Denver's residents. Cool off in the river, or bring a kayak or inner tube for the purpose built rapids near REI. The park is also accessible via the Cherry Creek or Platte bike trails. �
Bum Island, N Broadway and W Park Ave. A truly astonishing sight. Whoever decided to put this little "park" in the middle of a busy intersection surrounded by relief agencies and homeless shelters surely must have foreseen that it would get really crowded with transients and panhandlers. It's not a traditional attraction by any stretch of the imagination, but it truly is an astonishing sight to behold, particularly when the square fills with long, dense lines and bustling activity around meal times. �
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