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Schafer Park

4.4★ · 98 Google ratings · Denver, Colorado

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✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports
Shade
Shade reportedBased on visitor reports
Access
Step-free entranceFrom the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Wed 2pm · busiest Thu eveningFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈500 m² · larger than 66%Measured on OpenStreetMap

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Map of Schafer Park
Illustrated map of Schafer Park
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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
Best for younger children
The single playground slide set works well for toddlers and preschoolers, though older kids will outgrow it quickly.
Visit during daytime hours
One reviewer explicitly warned against going later in the day or evening, citing safety concerns.
Summer brings porta-potty access
A porta-potty is available only during summer months, becoming unavailable the rest of the year.
Tall parents should scout ahead
The spaceship playground structure has low clearance that may require ducking for adults over six feet tall.
Excellent for shade and picnics
Large deciduous trees provide substantial shade coverage, making it ideal for families wanting to relax during hot weather.

Distilled from 81 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.

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From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 2459 E 37th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
🚻 Restrooms ~30 m from the play area
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Russell Square Park
550 m away
City of Nairobi Park
800 m away · More shade
Nature Playground at 39th Ave Greenway
900 m away · More shade
Questions

Parent FAQs

Is there shade at Schafer Park?
Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Schafer Park good for toddlers?
Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
When is Schafer Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Wednesday around 2pm.
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Aerial photo of Schafer Park

How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 81 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