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Central Park Playground 4.8★ · 48 Google ratings · Denver, Colorado
✓ Toddlers✓ Splash pad✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
What visitors report about Central Park Playground Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2023–2026
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2023–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Water play
Splash pad on site Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2023–2026
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am · busiest Sun evening
Size
About 0.8 acres · bigger than 98% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Central Park Playground 1
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1 Play area2 Parkingabout 250 ft from the play area
Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout. Guide
Good to know Good for hot days
Splash pad on site.
Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2023–2026
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports · 2023–2026
Excellent for mixed-age groups
The variety of equipment accommodates toddlers through older kids, from gentle slopes to zip lines and climbing structures.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports · 2023–2026
Check splash pad status first
The splash pad closes on Tuesdays and occasionally breaks down, so confirm it's operating before making the trip.
Bring sun protection
Limited shade means children and caregivers will need hats, sunscreen, or umbrellas during summer visits.
Use facilities before arrival
On-site bathrooms are in poor condition, so use facilities elsewhere before visiting the playground.
Supervise closely with young children
One incident was reported involving strangers attempting to photograph and grab toddlers, prompting a police report.
Distilled from 30 visitor reviews.
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 📍 8901 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.6 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Central Park Playground have restrooms? Yes. Public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at Central Park Playground? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Does Central Park Playground have a splash pad? Yes. Visitors describe built water play on site. Splash pads in the Denver area typically run late May to early September.
Is Central Park Playground good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2023–2026
When is Central Park Playground least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 8am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 30 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; 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, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
