Commute in Washington Park

Denver's gold standard — 165 acres of park-centric urban living

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Getting Around

Drive Times

Downtown Denver
10–15 min
Rush hour: 20–35 min
~4 miles via Speer Blvd or I-25
DTC / Tech Center
12–18 min
Rush hour: 25–40 min
Transit

Public Transit Options

RTD Bus — Lines 11, 12 serve area directly
University of Denver Station — D, H, L lines (light rail to downtown)
Mobility

Walk, Bike & Transit Scores

Walk Score61(East Wash Park 61, West 76)
Bike Score72(Denver metro 5th nationally, designated bike lanes)
Transit Score0
Trail Connectivity
Washington Park 2.6-mi loop + connecting paths to Cherry Creek Trail
Work

Commute & Remote Work

Common Questions

FAQ — Washington Park

What is the commute from Washington Park to downtown Denver?

Washington Park is approximately 4 miles south of downtown via Speer Blvd. Off-peak drives take 10–15 minutes, extending to 20–35 minutes during rush hour. RTD bus lines 11 and 12 serve the area directly, and the University of Denver Station provides D, H, and L line light rail service to downtown.

What parks and outdoor recreation are available in Washington Park?

Washington Park spans 165 acres and features Smith Lake (fishing, paddleboat and kayak rentals in summer), Grasmere Lake, a 2.6-mile jogger-only loop trail, Denver’s largest flower garden, and a Mt. Vernon Garden replica. The Washington Park Recreation Center offers an indoor pool, gym, tennis, basketball, and lawn bowling.

What healthcare facilities are near Washington Park?

Denver Health Medical Center is approximately a 10-minute drive away. Denver Health Adult Urgent Care at 660 Bannock Street is open 7am–7pm daily, and Denver Health also offers virtual urgent care. Denver Health Pediatric ED at 777 Bannock Street provides 24/7 emergency services.

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