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Amherst Park 4.6★ · 112 Google ratings · Denver, Colorado
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am · busiest Tue afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈450 m² · larger than 58%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of Amherst Park
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1 Play area (2 on site) 2 Parking~50 m from the play area
This illustration reflects the real layout of Amherst Park, drawn from aerial imagery and mapped facility locations. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports
Bring your own water bottle
Water fountains are frequently not operational, so pack water before arriving.
Best for younger children
The playground equipment is well-suited for toddlers and preschoolers but not recommended for children nine or older.
Ideal for sports-focused visits
The park features multiple soccer fields, basketball courts, and a skating rink, all in excellent condition.
Arrive on quieter weekdays
Weekends and busy times get crowded with many kids, though the park is spacious enough to accommodate everyone.
Avoid evening hours
The park has become a gathering spot for adult activities in the evening.
Distilled from 96 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.
Crowds
When it gets busy Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 13085 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 80234
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 800 m away · Has restrooms
1.5 km away · Has restrooms
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Amherst Park? Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Amherst Park good for toddlers? Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
When is Amherst Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Wednesday around 8am.
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More Denver playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 96 visitor reviews; amenity positions from OpenStreetMap; aerial imagery from USGS (2019). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover — our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
