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Washington Heights Park 4.1★ · 107 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 Mon 11am · busiest Thu eveningFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈210 m² · larger than 18%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of Washington Heights Park
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1 Play area (2 on site) 2 Parking~30 m from the play area
This illustration reflects the real layout of Washington Heights 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
Best for toddlers and young kids
The playground equipment is properly scaled for ages 2-4 and holds their attention without overwhelming them.
Restroom facilities are minimal
Only port-a-potties are available and reviewers report they are insufficient for the park's use.
Ideal for running and open play
The park offers multiple large grass fields perfect for kids and dogs to move freely without structured equipment.
Bring water on hot days
The park has minimal shade, making it uncomfortable during Denver's heat, and no water fountains are available.
Watch for aggressive dogs
The open design means off-leash dogs mingle freely, which poses risks if you have anxious or reactive pets.
Distilled from 86 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 📍 6375 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80226
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 550 m away · Has restrooms
1.7 km away · Has restrooms
2.0 km away · Better for toddlers
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Washington Heights Park? Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Washington Heights Park good for toddlers? Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
When is Washington Heights Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 11am.
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More Denver playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 86 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
