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The Washington Park neighborhood
encompasses Louisiana Ave to the south, Lincoln Ave. to the west,
Alameda to the north and University to the east.
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Washington Park
Also known as Wash Park...
Since the late 1970's the Washington Park neighborhood has
become one of Denver's premier inner city places to call home.
With Denver's largest traditional park at the center, Washington
Park East and Washington Park West display home styles from the
craftsman bungalow on the east to Victorian on the west. Homes
constructed of brick, most of them built from 1900 to 1940, are
set back from tree lined streets, with the park easy walking
distance from every residence.
Those folks relocating to Denver and desiring to live in the city
will find wonderful real estate values in this charming
neighborhood. The area first began to develop in the 1860's with
sporadic development around a buffalo wallow that later became
Smith Lake in today's park. By 1886 the population justified the
creation of South Denver, the big city's first suburb. Economic
hard times forced the area to annex to Denver in the mid 1890's
and by 1899 construction was started on the park |
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Washington Park activities include cycling, walking,
skating, jogging... |
Traffic moving south to the now established University of
Denver (chartered in 1889), and middle class pressure to get away from the
"city" helped to fuel serious growth after the turn of the century.
South Denver, located well away from the railheads, smelter and
rendering plants in north Denver, offered a quiet and retired
lifestyle for Denver white collar workers. By the
19teen's, row after row of neat bungalows were built from the park east to University
Boulevard. |
By the late 1970's, these well built homes were perfect for
updating. Homes have been and still are being rehabbed, reconditioned,
rebuilt, "top-popped" and in a very few cases, scrapped out and new homes built.
Today, Washington Park is one of Denver's finest parks, with lawn bowling,
tennis, the city's largest flower gardens, a recently built recreation center, summer
concerts, volleyball, great cycling and of course, just a lazy nap under a
tree.
Homes are priced from the low $200's upwards of $1,000,000 + nearby Cherry
Creek Shopping Center, Denver Schools, and the amenities of living in the
City and County of Denver, you will love living in the Washington Park area. |
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Colorful Wash Park gardens are delightful |
Today’s home buyer will find great living in the Washington Park Neighborhoods.
With Denver’s most popular park as the centerpiece, prospective residents can choose from Craftsman style
bungalows, Denver Squares, newly minted half duplexes, “pop tops”
of every description, and brand new homes built on scrap off
lots. Old Gaylord street is a focal
point for shoppers and those in need of a good restaurant, all
within walking distance. Tree lined streets and the friendliness
of front porches make Washington park a great people neighborhood.
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Driving Times to Major Destinations
From Washington Park |
Denver International Airport (DIA) |
45 minutes |
Downtown Denver |
10 minutes |
Denver Technological Center (DTC) |
20 minutes |
Inverness/Meridian |
26 minutes |
Boulder |
50 minutes |
Castle Rock |
35 minutes |
Demographic information for the Washington Park
neighborhood in zip 80220
Demographic information for the Washington Park
neighborhood in zip 80210
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