Get to Know Cheesman Park

"my baby at cheesman park" by Nick Nunns is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Denver's Cheesman Park is also known as "Capitol Hill's backyard," but it could also be known as The Amaranth's backyard, as it is located just a 5-minute walk away from your home at The Amaranth apartment homes! If you have never visited the park, there are plenty of things you can do to enjoy a visit there - from biking and jogging, to concerts and other city events.

About Cheesman Park
Located directly behind the Denver Botanic Gardens, Cheesman Park offers visitors scenic views, biking and jogging paths and trails, pavillions, picnic areas and more! Probably the biggest "attraction" at Cheesman Park is the Walter Scott Cheesman Pavillion, which was dedicated in 1908. This structure serves as a landmark for concerts, weddings and other gatherings today. Whether you're walking along the tree-lined paths or reading a book on the green areas, Cheeseman Park offers a home away from home for many of Denver's citizens.

When you do go to the park, here are some city guidelines to adhere to so that our parks remain beautiful:

• No glass containers are permitted
• Dogs must be on a leash, except in the dog park
• Please do not feed any wildlife you may encounter
• 3.2% alcoholic beverages are allowed
• Restrooms are open May through September
• Please properly dispose of trash and recycling items

Is the Park Haunted?

One aspect of intrigue regarding Cheesman Park is the belief that it is haunted. Before becoming a park, the land that Cheesman Park sits on was a burial ground called Mount Prospect Cemetery during the 19th century. Today, approximately 2,000 bodies are believed to still be buried in the park. To read a more comprehensive overview of the legends of Cheesman Park, click here.

Now that you know a bit more about the possibilities at Cheesman Park, we hope you'll take advantage of The Amaranth's close proximity and get outdoors to enjoy it! If we hear of any major events taking place at the park, we will pass that information along to you on The Amaranth's Facebook and Twitter pages! 

Additional sources consulted:

CheesmanPark.net