Neighborhood Guide

Washington Park

Denver's most iconic park neighborhood, with bungalows, Tudors, and new builds.

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Washington Park
Market Snapshot
$1,750,000
Median Price: Detached
$530,000
Median Price: Attached
$617
Median Price per Sq Ft
24 days
Average Days on Market
155 (122 detached, 33 attached)
Homes Sold, Last 12 Months
1928
Typical Year Built

Trailing 12 months through September 2026. Source: MLS data.

Overview

Washington Park, including Wash Park West, is one of Denver's best-known neighborhoods. It surrounds the 165-acre park with its lakes, gardens, and running loop, and its streets are lined with classic bungalows, Tudors, and a growing number of modern homes. South Gaylord Street and Old South Pearl bring restaurants and shops within walking distance, and downtown and Cherry Creek are both about ten minutes away.

Homes You'll Find

Washington Park's homes are mostly from the 1900s to 1930s: Craftsman bungalows, Denver Squares, and brick Tudors on tree-lined blocks. Many have been renovated or expanded with pop-tops and finished basements, and scrapes replaced by large new homes are common on the blocks closest to the park. Condos and townhomes are found along the busier edges, including older brick buildings and newer townhomes near Alameda and Downing.

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Eat and Drink

  • Perdida: Baja-style restaurant on South Gaylord known for enchiladas and margaritas. 1066 S Gaylord St.
  • Devil's Food Bakery and Cookery: Sit-down brunch and baked goods on South Gaylord. 1020 S Gaylord St.
  • Homegrown Tap and Dough: Wood-fired pizza and a long beer list. 1001 S Gaylord St.
  • Wash Perk: Neighborhood coffee shop with a shaded patio. 853 E Ohio Ave.
  • Reiver's Bar and Grill: Longtime neighborhood bar and grill on Gaylord. 1085 S Gaylord St.

Things to Do

  • Washington Park: 165 acres with two lakes, flower gardens, a running loop, and tennis courts. 701 S Franklin St.
  • Washington Park Recreation Center: Indoor pool, gym, and fitness classes inside the park. 701 S Franklin St.
  • South Gaylord Street: Old South Gaylord's two blocks of restaurants, bars, and shops. S Gaylord St between Mississippi and Tennessee.
  • Old South Pearl Street: Restaurants, shops, and a Sunday farmers market a few blocks west. S Pearl St, 1100 to 1900 blocks.

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