This week’s Dwell Denver Neighborhood Spotlight focuses on one of Denver’s most idyllic neighborhoods…South Park Hill.

In 1884, Baron von Winckler purchased a large expanse of land east of City Park and named it Park Hill. Creative efforts to promote the new neighborhood included a horse track, land for training Colorado volunteers in the Spanish American War, and even the first commercial airport in the state. The first homes were offered for sale in 1900.  By 1912, Park Hill had become wildly popular, utilizing extensions of Denver’s streetcar lines. As an incentive for attracting its earliest homeowners, Park Hill restricted commercial businesses. As a result Park Hill still has one of the highest single-family residential percentages in Denver. It’s maintained that quiet, peaceful feel to this day.

Boundaries:

North: 23rd Ave.
East: Quebec Street
South: Colfax Ave.
West:  Colorado Blvd.

Neighborhood Anchor:

While mostly residential, South Park Hill has a few neighborhood anchors the residents enjoy including Kearney St. between 22nd Ave. and 23rd Ave., 23rd Ave. and Dexter St. and Oneida St. between 22nd Ave. and 23rd Ave.  17th Ave. Parkway and Montview Blvd. are lined with towering trees and ancient homes, but you’ll find more businesses on East 23rd Ave. and Colfax Ave.

Recreation:

Park Hill’s western border contains several cultural treasures of Denver including City Park, the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Natural History and the City Park Golf Course. There is plenty of shopping, eating, and drinking to be done at The Cherry Tomato, Spinelli’s Market, Cake Crumbs, Moss Pink, La Cueva, Neighbors and Nuggs Ice Cream.  There are also kid amenities such as several pocket-parks like W. H. Ferguson Park on 23rd Ave. and Dexter, Dardano’s School of Gymnastics, Art Garage, Wands and Wishes, Little B’s, and Omniform Martial Arts Academy.

Commuting:

South Park Hill’s central location, just 3 miles east of downtown Denver, allows residents easy commuting to downtown via either tree-lined 17th Ave or 23rd Ave. With I-70 just north of South Park Hill, Denver International Airport and I-25 are simple to reach. Several bus routes run through the neighborhood and with its shaded boulevards, it is a popular area for bikes and pedestrians.  We consider the tree-lined streets one big bike lane with groups like The Park Hill Peleton organizing rides.

Architectural Influence:

With several decades of progressive development, many of which served the Denver’s elite, several different styles are found in Park Hill. These styles include Tudor mansions, Craftsman bungalows, “Cape Cods,” and of course our own variation on the Foursquare design – the Denver Square.

Why We Like South Park Hill:

The tree-lined parkways and diverse community and architecture draw residents to Park Hill.  Situated between Downtown and the newly developed Stapleton area, Park Hill has access to the best of both worlds while maintaining a close community. With features like City Park, the Denver Museum of Natural History, and the Denver Zoo on its western border, some of the best park space and cultural attractions in Denver are right next-door.

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