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Elyria Park 4.1★ · 196 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 Tue 8am · busiest Sat afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
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Map of Elyria Park
This illustration reflects the real layout of Elyria 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 supplies for older kids
The playground suits elementary-age children well, with skate park, basketball hoops, and climbing structures for varied interests.
Go with supervision
Several reviewers caution against unattended children or visiting alone due to the park's seclusion from residential areas.
Bring cash for food trucks
Monis Munchies food truck operates weekdays during lunch and is frequently praised by reviewers.
Equipment wear reported
Some visitors report worn or dated equipment.
Mentioned by 5 visitors
Visit during daylight hours
Multiple reviewers note the park transforms after dark with increased adult drinking and different crowds present.
Watch for litter near facilities
Trash is commonly scattered around the volleyball court and other areas despite the lawn being generally well-maintained.
Distilled from 100 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 📍 4809 Race St, Denver, CO 80216
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 750 m away · Has restrooms
900 m away · Has a splash pad
1.4 km away · Has restrooms
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Elyria Park? Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Elyria Park good for toddlers? Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
When is Elyria Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday 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 100 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
