The Great Outdoors
Denver is lucky to have over 300 days of sunshine! Next time the sun is shining, check out one of these great places to play.
Parks & Playgrounds (closest to Platt Park)
Platt Park – located right next to Decker Library on Logan & Florida
Wash Park – Located on Downing & Louisiana
Harvard Gulch Park – Located on Logan & Iliff
Observatory Park –– Located off Evans & Fillmore
Ruby Hill Park – Located off Florida & So. Platte River Dr.
Check out Denver Parks & Rec if you need more information.
School Playgrounds (closest to Platt Park)
Platt Park Children’s Center - 1601 S. Clarkson St.
Jewel Children’s Center - 1875 S. Ogden St.
Planets at Grant Middle School - 1751 S. Washington St.
Asbury Elementary - 1320 E. Asbury Ave.
McKinley-Thatcher Elementary - 1230 S. Grant Street
State Parks (fee required for entry)
Chatfield Reservoir
Cherry Creek Reservoir
Aurora Reservoir