Everything Happening in City Park
Denver's largest urban park at 330 acres, home to the Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Ferril Lake, and the City Park Golf Course.
Denver's largest urban park at 330 acres, home to the Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Ferril Lake, and the City Park Golf Course. A year-round hub for concerts, run clubs, festivals, and community sports.
- •Home to Denver Zoo (84 acres, 3,500+ animals) and Denver Museum of Nature & Science
- •Ferril Lake offers paddleboats in summer with Rocky Mountain & skyline views
- •2.6-mile paved loop trail — one of Denver's most popular running routes
- •Jazz in the Park free summer concert series at the historic Pavilion
- •12+ charcoal grills around Ferril Lake for picnics and cookouts
- •Four ball fields hosting softball and kickball leagues year-round
Event Map — City Park
Search and explore all upcoming events in and around City Park. Use the filters to find specific event types.
Park Amenities & Facilities
What you'll find at City Park — from grills and shelters to trails and sports courts.
Grills
26 total- Ferril Lake Grills — North shore of Ferril Lake near the pavilion (12)
- Duck Lake Grills — East side of Duck Lake (6)
- Pavilion Area Grills — Near the City Park Pavilion (8)Reservable
Shelters
2 total- City Park Pavilion — Central park area overlooking Ferril LakeReservable
- Duck Lake Shelter — South of Duck LakeReservable
Playgrounds
- City Park Playground — Between Duck Lake and the zoo entrance
Lakes & Fishing
2 total- Ferril Lake — Central-south area of the park
- Duck Lake — Northeast corner of the park
Sports Fields
4 total- City Park Ball Fields — Southeast portion near Colorado Blvd (4)
Courts
6 total- Tennis Courts — East side near York St (6)
Trails
- City Park Loop Trail — Perimeter of the park
Restrooms
2 total- Pavilion Restrooms — City Park Pavilion building
- Duck Lake Restrooms — Near Duck Lake playground
Parking
2 total- Colorado Blvd Lot — East side along Colorado Blvd
- 17th Ave Parking — South side along 17th Ave
Gardens
- City Park Flower Gardens — Near the Pavilion
Dog Parks
- City Park Dog Park (Informal) — Open fields east of Ferril Lake
Grill Locations at City Park
City Park has 26 charcoal grills across 3 areas. All grills are first-come, first-served unless noted.
Ferril Lake Grills
12 grills
North shore of Ferril Lake near the pavilion
Charcoal grills along the north lake shore with picnic tables
Duck Lake Grills
6 grills
East side of Duck Lake
Grills near the playground area by Duck Lake
Pavilion Area Grills
8 grills
Near the City Park Pavilion
Grills available with shelter reservation for large groups
Activities & Recurring Groups
Run clubs, sports leagues, fitness groups, and community activities that meet regularly at City Park.
City Park Running Club
Weekly group runs around the 2.6-mile loop trail and through the park paths
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 PM, Saturdays 8:00 AM
Denver Kickball League
Adult kickball league playing on the City Park ball fields
Wednesdays 6:30 PM (spring through fall)
Yoga in the Park
Free community yoga sessions on the lawn near Ferril Lake
Sundays 9:00 AM (May–September)
Jazz in the Park
Free summer concert series at the City Park Pavilion bandshell
Select Sundays June–August
Paddleboating on Ferril Lake
Rent paddleboats on Ferril Lake with views of the Denver skyline and mountains
Daily 10 AM–6 PM (Memorial Day–Labor Day)
Birdwatching at Duck Lake
Popular birding spot with ducks, geese, pelicans, herons, and occasional bald eagles
Year-round, best in spring migration
City Park Softball League
Recreational co-ed softball on the park's four diamonds
Weekday evenings (April–October)
Pickup Soccer
Informal pickup soccer games on the open fields west of Colorado Blvd
Weekends mid-morning
Upcoming Events at City Park
Everything happening in and around City Park — concerts, festivals, community events, and more.
No formal events listed for City Park right now. Check out the recurring activities above, or browse all Denver events.
Venues & Locations at City Park
Tattered Cover Colfax
2526 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA
0 upcoming events
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
0 upcoming events
City Park
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
0 upcoming events
Carla Madison Recreation Center
2900 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
0 upcoming events
Illegal Pete's
2000 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
0 upcoming events
Mezcal
3230 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
0 upcoming events
Denver Film Festival Screenings
2510 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
0 upcoming events
Pete's Kitchen
1962 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
0 upcoming events
The Colfax Phoenix
2700 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
0 upcoming events
Satchel's Malt Shop
1900 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
0 upcoming events
Getting to City Park
Public Transit
- RTD Bus 20 along Colfax Ave
- RTD Bus 32 along Colorado Blvd
- 10-min bike ride from downtown via bike lanes
Parking
Free parking along Colorado Blvd (east) and 17th Ave (south). Additional street parking on York St and 23rd Ave.
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
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