The City Park neighborhood encompasses City Park, the Denver Zoo, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The neighborhood falls between York St. to the west and Colorado Blvd. to the east. Bounded by 23rd Ave. to the north and Colfax Ave. to the south, the City Park neighborhood attracts many tourists and locals alike.
Demographics: According to the 2000 census, City Park is home to 2,123 residents. The average home costs $257,524, while $538 covers
the average rent. The low population of the neighborhood is due to the fact that most of the land is used for the park rather than for housing tracts. Of course, this statistic may change dramatically once construction is finished on the high-rise condos bordering the
park. Fifty-three percent of City Park residents have college degrees, higher than the city's average of 39 percent.
Restaurants:
- Le Peep at 1875 York St. offers a cozy spot for breakfast and lunch.
- Mezcal at 3230 E. Colfax Ave. livens up Colfax with tequila tastings and traditional Mexican fare in an offbeat atmosphere.
- Tommy Thai's at 3410 E. Colfax Ave. serves Pad Thai and at reasonable prices. Take-out available.
Attractions:
- City Park Golf Course at 2500 York St. offers an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse.
- The Denver Zoo at 2300 Steele St. houses almost 4,000 animals from across the world.
- The Denver Museum of Nature & Science at 2100 Colorado Blvd. features an IMAX movie theater and special exhibits.
Grocery Stores, Etc.: There are not any grocery stores in City Park itself, but there are several just west of the neighborhood.
- The Safeway at 757 E. 20th Ave. contains a pharmacy and a Starbucks.
- King Soopers at 1331 N. Speer Blvd. is open 24 hours.
- 7-11 at 3177 E. Colfax Ave. has an ATM.
Trivia:
- City Park encompasses 370 acres, which includes three man-made lakes.
- The City & County of Denver acquired the park in 1881. The golf course was built in 1913, followed shortly thereafter by the zoo in 1914.
- City Park hosts the free and ever-popular City Park Jazz concerts during the summer.
