parks in Five Points neighborhood

Lenore B. Quick Park

26th Ave and, Ogden St, Denver, CO 80205

Lenore B. Quick Park is a small neighborhood park and classic pocket park. The park honors Lenore B. Quick, an early childhood educator and advocate who championed issues affecting young children in Denver. There is a playground, basketball court and park benches located in this quaint park. A notable design element from the 2017 renovation includes large blocks that spell out the word “play,” in a tribute to Quick’s focus on childhood learning and development. Grab a bagel sandwich at Rosenberg’s and relax in this cute park.

Sign for Lenore B. Quick Park in a city setting, with cars parked in the background and a sidewalk in the foreground.
Colorful playground with slides, climbing structures, and tied ropes, set in an outdoor park area with trees and buildings in the background.
Colorful playground equipment with slides, swings, and climbing structures on a gravel surface in a park with bare trees and a clear blue sky.
Empty playground in daylight with two swings and colorful blocks in the background."
Colorful playground with slides and climbing structures in a park during winter with leafless trees and parked cars in the background.
An outdoor basketball court with a young boy holding a basketball, a large tree, residential houses, and trash bins in the background.

Mestizo-Curtis Park

30th-32nd Ave, Champa St. to Arapahoe St

Mestizo-Curtis Park is the oldest park in Denver, dating back to 1868. It was named after early settler Samuel Curtis. The park spans about nine acres of green space with tree-lined pathways and open lawns. The surrounding neighborhood is one of Denver’s oldest residential areas, known for Victorian and historic homes and a mix of architectural styles. The park features playgrounds, paths, open lawns, a tennis and a basketball court. There are plenty of picnic tables throughout the park. The park included a public swimming pool and pavilion that were community staples for decades. That pool has been closed for renovation and replacement, with plans underway (as of late 2025) to build a modern aquatic facility expected to open around 2027.

Mural of two women's faces on a brick wall, each wearing colorful sunglasses with a blue sky background.
Empty tennis courts with shadows from leafless trees on a sunny day.
Empty outdoor basketball court with a basketball hoop, surrounded by a fenced chain-link fence in a park with leafless trees and a grassy area in the background.
An empty playground swing set with a large tree and residential buildings in the background on a sunny day.
Empty playground with swings, leafless trees, fences, and a clear blue sky.
Colorful playground structure with slides, climbing elements, and towers in a park, surrounded by leafless trees and a clear sky.

Sonny Lawson Park

2301 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205

Sonny Lawson Park is a small urban neighborhood park located in the Five Points / Curtis Park area of Denver at Welton Street and Park Avenue West. It serves as a local green space and recreational hub for residents and visitors alike. The park was named in 1972 after Sonny Lawson, a prominent local figure: a longtime business owner and community leader known for his influence in east Denver. It has cultural significance in the Five Points neighborhood — even appearing in On the Road by Jack Kerouac due to its historic ballfield. The park has a basketball court, a grass baseball field, a dog park and a playground.

Sign for Sonny Lawson Park in Denver, with a green metal frame and black body, located outdoors with a playground and buildings in the background.
Construction and maintenance work happening behind a fence next to a baseball field in an urban area, with buildings, a construction excavator, and vehicles visible.
A view of a city skyline with tall office buildings and skyscrapers behind a green grassy field and a baseball diamond. There are some trees and a fenced area in the foreground, along with a liquor store and parking lot.
Empty outdoor basketball court with hoop, trees, and playground fencing visible in the background.
Playground with red and blue equipment, surrounded by leafless trees and buildings in the background.
Colorful playground with blue slides, climbing structures, adjacent to leafless trees and a modern apartment building in the background.

Five Points Amenities

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