Washington Park Neighborhood Chances are if you are moving to Denver, friends have recommended that you look at Washington Park. Washington Park epitomizes the active Colorado lifestyle that lures people from across the county looking for fresh air and sunny days. The average evening in Denver will find the trails and fields surrounding Washington Park crowded with joggers, cyclists and soccer players enjoying the best that Colorado has to offer. When the city began to be rejuvenated in the early 90s after the mass exodus to the suburbs in the 80's that had left the city an empty shell, Washington Park was one of the first neighborhoods to gain in popularity. Washington Park's proximity to Cherry Creek and Downtown have also contributed to it's popularity. Another popular feature of the neighborhood are the fabulous shops and restaurants, in particular the shopping and dining on south Gaylord. Washington Park architecture used to be mostly small bungalows and Tudors. As the neighborhood grew in popularity so did the size and scope of the properties. Today Washington Park homes a unique blend of orignial homes, "pop tops" and scrapes. You definitely are going to pay top dollar to live in this popular area with average prices per square foot rivaling some of the priciest areas in the city. If you are on a budget but determined to live in this popular neighborhood there are options. West Wash Park tends to be less pricey than East Wash park. There are also a number of condominiums in the area and the rare fix up property.
Washington Park Links: Montessori Schools at Washington Park |
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