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Cheesman Park

The highlight of Cheesman Park is its proximity to the award-winning Denver Botanical Gardens.

Welcome to Cheesman Park

Other fine neighborhoods that touch on Cheesman or lie in close proximity include Uptown, City Park West, Congress Park, and Country Club. Pedestrian-friendly byways branching out from Cheesman to the Central Platte Valley, LoDo, the Ballpark neighborhood, Park Hill, Hilltop, Lowry, Stapleton, and elsewhere rarely require that one venture more than a block or two from a tree-shaded park or parkway.

Cheesman Park’s enviable array of lifestyle options runs the gamut from historic mansions to studio-size condos. Among the wealth of choices are single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, high-rise lofts, and apartments, many of them located in lovingly renovated Victorian era homes or converted school houses, fire stations, and office buildings.

The greater Cheesman neighborhood offers three supermarkets, myriad convenience stores, corner grocers, coffeehouses, fine restaurants, quaint pubs and lounges, bed and breakfast inns, and, at regular intervals, regional boulevards to speed one to adjacent neighborhoods and elsewhere throughout the region.

Together with the Botanic Gardens and Congress Park, Cheesman represents one of the largest expanses of contiguous parkland within the city limits. It began as open space and has remained so throughout its storied history. From shortly after the arrival of the first settlers, the high prairie east of downtown served as a cemetery with sections assigned to various denominations including Old Fellows, Masons, Catholics, and Hebrews. Non-denominational City Cemetery occupied what is now Cheesman Park proper.

Congress, which had originally designated the acreage for burials, switched it to park land at the request of Denver officials. By 1894, graves had been relocated, burials suspended, and the area fenced, but the incipient Cheesman Park remained barren and deserted until landscape architect, Reinhard Schuetze, drew up formal plans in 1898 that included a lily pond, Pavilion, and rows of Linden trees. Adjacent cemetery tracts became Morgan’s Historic District, Congress Park, Denver Botanic Gardens, and soccer fields - - planted above the city reservoirs, the soccer fields are located directly north of Congress Park.

As conceived of by Schuetze, Cheesman is a serene expanse in the midst of the bustling city, a peaceful enclave for quiet contemplation, picnicking, reading, and viewing the mountains. Its seclusion is sufficient to lure the occasional bagpiper out to practice amidst the rolling fields at the park’s center.

In 1907 funds for a pavilion were donated by the widow of Walter Cheesman in exchange for naming the park in his honor. Inspired by the Acropolis in Athens and hailed as Denver’s “temple in the sun,” the Pavilion was constructed of white Colorado marble and decorated on the west by reflecting pools and fountains.

The Colorado Mountain Club contributed a guide to the Front Range peaks cast in bronze and mounted along the Pavilion’s west promenade to enrich the viewing experience. Cheesman Park Esplanade, created in 1912, linked Cheesman to Seventh Avenue Parkway and the Williams Street Parkway leading to the Country Club neighborhood.

Intended as a Japanese Tea House, the wooden edifice at the park’s north end is currently undergoing renovation after years of neglect. During the 30s and 40s, supported by Helen Bonfils, owner of the Denver Post, Cheesman Park hosted seminars and theatrical productions that drew enthusiasts by the thousands each summer.

Cheesman Park remains a significant neighborhood gathering spot, attracting legions of joggers, walkers, picnickers, and sunbathers, much as Schuetze may have originally envisioned. He might also be gratified at the sight of parents and their children flocking to the west-side playground. On breezy days, the sky above Cheesman springs to life with brightly colored kites, and following winter storms, ski tracks soon crisscross the freshly fallen snow.

Hang around long enough and you’re sure to spot some of the diverse wildlife that periodically wander into the park from Cherry Creek or the Botanic Gardens, among them, marmots, foxes, rabbits, and even deer. More common visitors include crows, pigeons, woodpeckers, squirrels, and, on occasion, herons, hawks, Canadian geese, and ducks.

Cheesman Park and environs offers an unparalleled opportunity to fully engage with Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle in an urban setting. “Central Park” in Denver is a compelling reminder to us all why: “Tis a privilege to live in Colorado.”

Overview for Cheesman Park, CO

8,879 people live in Cheesman Park, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $73,733. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,879

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$73,733

Average individual Income

Around Cheesman Park, CO

There's plenty to do around Cheesman Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

77

Very Walkable

Walking Score

93

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

52

Good Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Strong, Smart & Bold Beans, Scout Burritos, and Valkyrie Fitness and Nutrition.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Strong, Smart & Bold Beans page on Yelp Search 1401 Zuni St on Google Maps	Dining	2.67 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Scout Burritos page on Yelp	Dining · $	0.24 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Valkyrie Fitness and Nutrition page on Yelp	Active	1.31 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Peak Active Care page on Yelp Search 2429 Hooker St on Google Maps	Active	3.55 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fitness Ignition page on Yelp Search 1777 S Bellaire St on Google Maps	Active	3.79 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Form Personal Training page on Yelp Search 301 Kalamath St on Google Maps	Active	2.03 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Enchanted Massage page on Yelp Search 1035 S Gaylord St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.56 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mile High Hygiene Spa page on Yelp Search 5390 W 25th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.9 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skin & Tonic Skincare page on Yelp Search 4340 E Kentucky Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.85 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fauna Salon page on Yelp Search 3775 Grove St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.04 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the My Hair Lady page on Yelp Search 1152 S Colorado Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.05 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon Onze page on Yelp Search 1111 Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	1.14 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mavrick Studio Salon page on Yelp Search 626 E Kentucky Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.48 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Great Lengths Salon page on Yelp Search 1152 S Colorado Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.05 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Cheesman Park, CO

Population Households Employment

Cheesman Park has 5,770 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cheesman Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,879 people call Cheesman Park home. The population density is 20,757.175 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,879

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40

Median Age

50.05 / 49.95%

Men vs Women

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5,770

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$73,733

Average individual Income

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Cheesman Park

Welcome to Cheesman Park

Overview for Cheesman Park, CO

8,879

40 years

High

$73,733

Around Cheesman Park, CO

77

Very Walkable

93

Biker's Paradise

52

Good Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Cheesman Park, CO

8,879

High

40

50.05 / 49.95%

5,770

2

$73,733

Featured Properties

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Cheesman Park

Welcome to Cheesman Park

Overview for Cheesman Park, CO

8,879

40 years

High

$73,733

Around Cheesman Park, CO

77

Very Walkable

93

Biker's Paradise

52

Good Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Cheesman Park, CO

8,879

High

40

50.05 / 49.95%

5,770

2

$73,733

Featured Properties

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