Jefferson Park is a municipal park located in the West Colfax neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, United States. The park is owned and operated by the City and County of Denver’s Parks and Recreation department.
Location and Size
- Situated west of West Colfax Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Avenues and between the streets of West York and West Colfax.
- The park encompasses approximately 16 acres (about 6.5 hectares) of landscaped space.
Facilities and Features
- A playground equipped with standard equipment for children.
- Athletic fields that accommodate baseball and softball games.
- A basketball court and a multi‑purpose open‑field area suitable for informal sports and community events.
- Picnic tables, benches, and a shaded shelter structure for gatherings.
- Pathways for walking and jogging that interconnect with the surrounding neighborhood streets.
Management and Access
- Open to the public year‑round from sunrise to sunset.
- Maintenance, programming, and facility reservations are administered by Denver Parks and Recreation.
Historical Context
- The land for the park was acquired by the City and County of Denver during the early‑20th century expansion of the municipal park system.
- Specific details regarding the exact year of acquisition and the origin of the park’s name are not comprehensively documented in widely available encyclopedic sources.
Community Role
- Jefferson Park serves as a neighborhood green space for recreation, informal sports, and community events.
- The park is a focal point for local residents and contributes to the urban open‑space network within Denver’s west side.
Note: Information presented reflects data available from municipal and publicly accessible records. Where precise historical details are not verifiable, the entry indicates the lack of definitive encyclopedic documentation.
