Located along the South Platte River in Denver, Colorado, Commons Park has a rich history and a mix of urban and natural views. On one side of the park, visitors can see native grasses and wetlands, while the other side offers views of downtown Denver skyscrapers. The intersection of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River has long been an important part of the Denver community. This was originally a gathering site for many Native American tribes before General Larimer bought the land from Chief Little Raven. In 1858, gold was discovered in the area, and then, in 1991, the Trillium Corporation bought the land and put in place a revitalization plan.

Activities

During a trip to Commons Park, you are sure to see people doing a myriad of activities. Because the South Platte River Trail and the greenway system are both so close to the park, runners, joggers, and walkers are frequent visitors. While there are limited amenities at Commons Park, it is still a great place to spend the afternoon. Grab a blanket and a book, or camp out on one of the many benches along Little Raven Street. You can choose whether your view is of natural beauties or a concrete jungle, and no matter where you are, the people-watching is sure to be an interesting activity.

If you want to check out more of the area, you can access either of the two bridges, the Millennium Bridge or the Platte River, which will take you across the river. You can even easily wander downtown or into the wetlands from Commons Park.

With the perfect balance of nature and city life, Commons Park in Denver, Colorado is a popular spot for community members and visitors alike.

If you are a sports fan, you can walk to three of the four professional sports teams’ areas and stadiums from the centrally located Riverfront park. Revitalization efforts started in the early 2000s, have added river access and a new park where you can soak in some sunshine, drop a fishing line into the south Platte river, or sit and have a coffee after doing some shopping at the REI Denver flagship store, located in the restored 1901 denver tramway building or walk the opposite direction over the millennium bridge to Union Station and Lodo.

Details

Most of the housing in and around Riverfront Park our rental apartment complexes, townhomes and high-rise condo buildings.

There were no single-family home sales in 2021.

The average price of an attached dwelling unit in Riverfront Park in 2021 was $839,666.

Riverfront Park was a planned development initiated by the city of Denver to create an urban residential neighborhood in downtown Denver.  

The neighborhood was built on former railroad land located just northwest of a walking bridge (that crosses above railroad tracks) from Downtown/Union Station/LoDo, adjacent to Commons Park, a 19-acre park to the north, which leads to another pedestrian bridge (that crosses I-25) connecting Riverfront Park to Platte St. and LoHi.

The housing stock, all built in the early 2000s, mostly townhomes, rental apartment complexes and high-rise condo buildings – all look pretty similar and most, uniquely for Denver, have amenities like gyms, pools, staffed front desks, common areas, etc. 

The sidewalks are filled with people and dogs walking to and from stores, restaurants in Downtown, LoHi and Platte St., work, sports venues (you can easily walk to Coors Field, Ball Arena and Empower Field at Mile High), the local skate park and Commons Park. 

How Far is Riverfront Park From…

Denver Airport: 24 miles

Downtown Denver: .6 miles

Closest RTD Light Rail: .6 miles

Denver Tech Center: 14 miles