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Fred Thomas Park 4.4★ · 663 Google ratings · Denver, Colorado
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
What visitors report about Fred Thomas Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am · busiest Sun afternoon
Size
About 5,600 sq ft · bigger than 69% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Fred Thomas Park 1
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1 Play area2 Picnic tablesabout 50 ft from the play area 3 Covered shelterabout 250 ft from the play area
Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with 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 · 2016–2026
Ideal for multi-age groups
The playground has separate toddler and older kid areas with varied climbing structures to suit different skill levels.
Perfect for picnics and parties
Multiple covered pavilions with BBQ grills and extensive open grass make it excellent for group gatherings.
Plan bathroom stops carefully
Restrooms are frequently locked, dirty, or unavailable, so use facilities before arriving or plan a nearby alternative.
Bring shade or arrive early
While the park has mature trees, sunny days can be intense; reviewers noted needing shade coverage and no water fountains.
Watch for drainage issues
After rain, the grass can have pooling water and muddy areas, especially away from the maintained baseball fields.
Distilled from 100 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 📍 2400 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80207
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.3 miles away · More shade
0.4 miles away · Has a splash pad
0.5 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Fred Thomas Park 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 Fred Thomas Park? Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Fred Thomas Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
When is Fred Thomas Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday around 8am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 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
