Sunnyside
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
The Highlands' northern frontier, a former working-class neighborhood now in the middle of Denver's most active infill construction zone. Original 1910s–1950s brick bungalows and cottages sit next to modern three-story townhomes and pop-top additions, creating a patchwork streetscape that reflects the neighborhood's transition. Zuni Street and 44th Avenue are developing a restaurant and café cluster, but Sunnyside still has fewer commercial amenities than LoHi or Tennyson, which is part of the appeal for buyers seeking lower prices with Highlands proximity. The 41st & Fox commuter rail station (RTD N Line) on the eastern edge connects to downtown in 8 minutes, adding a transit premium to nearby blocks. Azar's Mediterranean market has anchored the neighborhood for decades. Less polished than the southern Highlands zones, Sunnyside offers the widest price range and the most room for appreciation.
Community Anchors
- Sloan's Lake Park (177 acres, boating, 2.6-mile loop trail, mountain views)
- Highland Park (Denver's oldest park, est. 1873, playground, ball fields)
- Confluence Park (South Platte River, Cherry Creek trail access, kayak course)
- Centennial Gardens (formal gardens adjacent to Confluence Park)
- Chaffee Park (sports fields, playground, community garden)
- Tennyson Street commercial district (40+ independent shops and restaurants)
- Platte Street dining corridor (Linger, El Five, Señor Bear)
- 32nd and Lowell restaurant and café hub
- Little Man Ice Cream plaza (community gathering space)
- North High School (DPS, historic campus, recent renovation)
- Centennial Elementary (DPS)
- Trevista at Horace Mann (DPS, dual-language program)
- Skinner Middle School (DPS)
Nearby Schools
- Trevista at Horace Mann (DPS, dual-language)
- Skinner Middle School (DPS)
- North High School (DPS)
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