Riverfront Park

My legs are getting stiff due to working overtime this past few days, so I decided to come here to stroll. The park is clean and well kept, there are people walking their dogs, having a picnic, jogging, etc. This is a really huge park so I didn’t get to explore the whole place.

Nice quiet park. Felt safe. Sunny and open greenspace with lots of dog-​walkers. Easy access frim lodo or lohi. Still green in November!

I love this park. So many stories, so many girls, so many adventures. Full of all walks of life. There are the stoners/​druggies who go here to chill or skip school. There are the photographers here who take lovely photos with or without your consent. Lots of hobos. Fire Poi is near here too! Stoner Hill brings a great congregation of people during the summer. Sometimes you get a bad lot of people here, just be sure to travel in a group at night or bring a gun. Otherwise a great place.

Beautiful beautiful! I also like the outdoor patios of the restaurants that pepper the riverfront. It is just a nice place to sit, chill, conversate and have a cocktail. Or two. Or go for a walk, ride your bike, whatever floats your boat!

So, here’s what you do. You go get yourself a big tub of FroYo from Ziggy’s on Platte River Drive. Then, you head toward the city, find yourself a sweet place on the grass, in the shade, with a view of the river. Kick back, slowly enjoy that FroYo, and watch all the cute dogs plopping around in the water, scampering about on the grass, and darting around chasing frisbees. Afternoon: accomplished.

When we first arrived to Colorado, I was a bit squeamish, tired and breathless.
I needed to acclimate to the altitude, apparently.
So if you too are feeling like bands cross your chest and you need to get out for some fresh air– this is a pretty bright and warm park.
I enjoyed the grassy field, the pretty trees, epic skies, the many benches to rest.
There are many geese, lots of dogs (some chasing the geese gleefully), runners and people poking along the track trying to catch their breath (moi!)
There is a plethora of nearby shopping and dining options as well– I’m looking forward to making it there when I breathe easier!

«Nice park», I thought to myself as I wandered through it on a sunny Friday afternoon in February. Not the most original of thoughts, but quite accurate. I can see why others have had such nice things to say. I walked the sidewalks, traversed some trails, followed the river, gazed at art, and finally scaled the hill with the «mini-​theatre» (or at least a ring of seats) at its summit. There was a small group of folks up there who may have been philosophizing
or possibly passing the dutchie (pon the left hand side). It did not matter, they seemed in good spirits, and I definitely was. It may have been the weather, or my caffeine-​fueled energy spurt (thank you ink! Coffee Company), but I was definitely enjoying myself. I saw friendly dog walkers, impossibly fit women joggers, and those with no particular place to be who were just enjoying a few rays on a nice day. I envy those who live or work near here their ability to enjoy this park whenever they please.

For a master-​planned neighborhood, Riverfront Park is pretty damn great. The homeowners get a slice of what I imagine to be every urban dweller’s dream — city living with nature surroundings.
RP has lush rolling hills with loads of sidewalks and paths zig-​zagging through, and it’s always full of life; you will find joggers, dog-​walkers, outdoor fitness classes, portrait photographers, and more at all hours. And on the topic of four-​legged children, doggy bags and rubbish bins are plentiful. Perfect! There are also multiple bridges which will take you anywhere you wish — LoDo, REI, the Highlands, etc.
Whoever planned this definitely put a lot of thought into it as RP is a living, breathing — and, most importantly, functional — bit of urban paradise. Hats off to the developers for making this a space which works for people. Where I come from, «master-​planned» just means, «Who cares what the residents want? Make us (developers) the most money humanly possible.»

Nestled right in the heart of downtown Denver is a wonderful green park that is super duper dog friendly. Dog haters not welcome! (LOL)
Another place in Denver to enjoy the great outdoors, even better as a park in downtown where green grass can be limited. You will see a lot of dog walkers and people enjoying taking a walk in the middle of the day.
I’m very fond of this park and all Deverites should be as well.

Beautiful park! Plenty of room in the middle of the city! My dog loves playing in the river and it’s only about a mile from my apartment

It’s a park, what’s not to like. One of Denver’s many awesome places to enjoy being outside.

Love the safe, clean surroundings, the circular walk/​running path, the rolling hills, the bike path, manicured lawns, the views, local eateries. This place is also a great dog walk park, unlimited poo bags :)

Love this place.

They supply dog poop bags and garbage cans!!! People clean up after their dogs so it’s always nice. I don’t even know how much money I’ve saved since one of my dogs is a great dane, lol.
On the other hand, the river and paths are amazing, the grass is lush and the local businesses are all fun. Everyone has a dog here, so if you don’t like pets, not the best park for you.

Great little park that comes after the whole 16^th Street mall experience thrown in with Confluence Park and the Millennium Bridge. Nice tranquil area where it seems like you can walk forever in parks. This area has great bike paths too! I am just dying to go on them!

This thin and long park borders the Platte river and the newly erected lofts and bridges of riverfront. Groomed with aspens and trails, this place is pretty nice. What makes this park unique however is its specific dog friendly attitude… I saw dogs aplenty all running around chasing each other with their tongues out.
If you take a stroll a little further South and West, you then reach Confluence park. If you go further South and east you reach the Centennial Gardens, so this is a big park area of Denver. Needless to say, this is a park friendly area, which is one of the perks of this upper-​end neighborhood.