City Park West Denver

If you’re looking for a hip, happening urban area to purchase a home in; one with cultural amenities, access to light-rail transportation, and comfortable historic homes, look no further than Denver’s City Park West Denver neighborhood.  With its proximity to City Park itself, the Museum of Nature and Science, and the Denver Zoo; you’ll be spoiled for choice on where to take the kids, go for a healthy jog, or just enjoy some Denver amenities.  Close enough to downtown Denver to nip in and out of town, this area is bordered by 26th Avenue, Colfax, Colorado Coulevard, and Downing Street.  
 
The City Park West Denver area’s architecture contains Victorian era brick dwellings, post World War II neighborhoods, and even some swingin’ 60s apartment complexes.  Named for the expansive, 320-acre park which provides a picture-perfect view of Denver’s downtown skyline against our own purple mountains majesty, this area is the perfect blend of new and old.  Many families have lived here for generations and the City Park West area’s architecture is reflective of its rich history and charm.

Two of the Denver area’s major hospitals are located in the City Park West neighborhood:  Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and the Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital.  The neighborhood character consists of single-family houses, apartment blocks, and numerous medical facilities.  With Denver arterial streets of 17th Avenue and 18th Avenue crossing through the neighborhood, the actual City Park is on its eastern border.  With the accessibility to the 17th and Franklin street shops and restaurants, the City Park West Denver neighborhood is not only a fab place to hang out, but it’s also got some of the best home values in the central Denver area.  For an urban location with the friendliness and proximity of the outdoor fun of a clean, open, breath-taking park, and quaint little neighborhood bistros and shops; City Park West offers the best value for money around.  

This neighborhood is centered around two large hospitals, St. Luke’s and St. Joseph’s hospitals. Surrounding the hospitals are a number of single family homes and small apartment complexes. Recently, the area has been under significant residential and commercial construction, and is growing at a substantial rate to fit new demands. The neighborhood is also very close to the massive City Park, the largest park in Denver and home to free concerts during the hot summer months. Other than traditional park amenities, Denver’s City Park also houses the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Science and Nature.

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