PH- Washington Park

Playground Hopping

  If you live in Denver or are familiar with the city at all you're probably wondering why I haven't brought up Wash Park yet. Well, if you also have a baby or toddler than you sure as hell also know that we don't always get to do exactly what we as adults want, now do we? Nope. But I've finally ventured down to Wash Park with my little one and we had such a fun day! My biggest fear before taking him, just like City Park, was the Geese: although fun to watch they shit EVERYWHERE, and when you have an oral one-year-old it could really make or break your day if you know what I mean. However, if you plan it out just right there are plenty of places to play in the park where you can avoid (mostly) the geese and their droppings.

There are two small ponds, and one of which you can watch people in paddle boats.

A playground just right for little ones! This playground is near picnic area 3 in the south end of the park. There are bucket swings, sand around the playground (don't forget some sand toys) and the climber is nice and small for toddlers with three small slides and a tunnel. 

The larger of the two playgrounds, this one sits right near the main parking entrance at Downing and Exposition Streets  (west side of the park). It looks like it was built in the 70's or 80's with it's wooden frame and metal slides. It is very large and offers lots to explore. On this particular day we spent most of our time at the other playground so I don't have much else to say specifically about the climber, although it looked like the children that were on it were having a blast. 

Beautiful flower garden along the wide, spacious bike path (which is perfect for strollers! Sorry bikers, but we are good at sharing at least).  

Lots of grassy, shaded areas all around the park. There are also a few different covered picnic areas as well as sporadic picnic tables throughout. Notice the clean, wide, paved path for walking on.