City Park West, an urban treasure trove of historic homes going back to Denver's silver boom of 1880 to 1893. Bounded by Clarkson Street, University Boulevard and Colfax and 23rd avenues, it's located between North Capitol Hill and City Park, Denver's largest central park, containing the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

The initial park layout was designed by Henry Meryweather in 1882 in the tradition of both English pastoral gardens and Central Park in New York City with a flowing, casual design. The 1893 World's Fair started the city beautiful movement, which further developed the design.

The park has become a popular area with many hip restaurants, stores, and other businesses, including the newest location of the Tattered Cover. The park holds a free summer concert series, filled with Denverites picnicking and playing volleyball…..and the recently built interactive fountain attracts many onlookers.    Click here for more info.