Denver Parks and Recreation will open all currently operating recreation centers to the public as cooling centers during regular business hours.Denver Central Library will open at 11 a.m. and extend hours to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Carla Madison Recreation Center will open at 8 a.m. and extend hours until 8 p.m. on both days.
Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park spans 80 acres and is interconnected by trails and civic spaces. It is considered one of Denver's historical and regional parks and is located in one of the city's most densely populated neighborhoods. Improvements to highlight Cheesman Park's impressive tree canopy and landscape include a renovated playground and new picnic site. During design, Denver Parks and Recreation will also improve the pedestrian walking path between the Pavilion and Denver Botanic Gardens.
View the design plan below:
View the picnic area rendering:
View the play area rendering:
Closed as of 7/3/2025.
Denver Parks and Recreation is improving Cheesman Park’s playground, constructing a new picnic site, and improving the pedestrian walking path between the Pavilion and the Denver Botanic Gardens and wants to hear from you!
Download and print a flyer for your community(PDF, 255KB)
Watch the meeting recording here:
Download the meeting slides here(PDF, 55MB)
Closed as of 5/11/2025
1599 E. 8th Avenue, Denver 80218 View Map
1599 E. 8th Avenue , Denver 80218