Commons Park

This is a very nice park located on the Highland Neighborhood side of the Millennium Bridge, right across from from Lakeside Park. he park actually has two sides. One side is called the Groves and has more of a nature feel. It is in a woodded area with native grasses and wetlands. This is the area the that runs right along the river and has benches stationed along its paved and natural trails that you can sit, relax and take it all in. There is a huge, and by huge I mean long, designer stairs that you can take up to get to the other part of the park where you with find more trails (all of which are paved), and green space.

This side has a nice maze of paved paths with a huge island of green space that is popular among dog walkers. The green space could also be used to play catch, have a picnic, or even fly a kite. You will find a restroom facility in this area of the park and a picturesque bridge that crosses over the South Platt River and connects it to the adjoining neighborhood. Near the bridge is where you will find an elevated area that over looks the river and where you can also sit down and relax.

Ain front of the park you will find a few entrances and a long promenade area that runs along Little Raven Street that offers numerous benches to sit on and relax. They pretty much offer views of the Millennium Bridge, Lakefront Park and passing traffic.

This is park does not have a designated parking lot. You will find metered street parking and commercial lots within a reasonable walking distance. This is not a major destination park, but primarily a park that is used by dog walkers, joggers, walkers or people like me that just happen to stumble across it.

All in all it is still a nice park for what it is and has to offer. It is a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. It appeared well maintained and pretty safe. I really enjoyed my time here.

A beautiful park in the heart of downtown - beautiful views, places to splash around for kids, public art, super walkable, outdoor recreation...and a LOT more. Hard to ask what more you could want out of an outdoor green space.

We had a great time taking this longer walk through the park. We didn't get to explore quite as many of the trails as we would have liked as we were on a time crunch before dinner, but we had a lovely time relaxing and taking in the views. A must do if you're nearby!

Gorgeous park that's very well maintained even it is very crowded. By it are also a skate park and dog park. I walked over to platte street to enjoy breakfast. It was a nice morning to enjoy the park and neighborhood like that.

Gotta love Colorado and its outdoor space. There's literally a bazillion parks in this state, it's amazing.
Common park is an urban park located near union station. It has jogging trails, benches and a riverfront trail. Common park is near confluence park so be sure to check that one out!

Overgrown weeds everywhere except for the main lawn in the center. The city should really mow all of it down so there are paths and benches that people can actually sit on and enjoy. What a shame it's not better kept.

Downtown Denver's Riverfront Gateway:

Downtown Denver is blessed to have a greenway beside the South Platte River. If the riverfront greenway was a necklace, Commons Park would be a pearl.

Commons Park is Downtown Denver's gateway Park to the South Platte River. It is rolling urban parkland that bookends the 16th Street Mall corridor to the South Platte River. It is a green space that separates the urban downtown from the serene river. It is also a green space that connects to nearby riverfront parks. It is a continuation of the South Platte River Trail and neighbor of Confluence Park.

The Commons Park that I visited in the summer of 2017 was a different and improved park from the one a few years ago. It was in the near past when transients, homeless teens, and heavy drug users appeared to took over the park. Especially in the park center on Stoner Hill. Thanks to the efforts of the Denver Police and the eyes of surveillance camera, the general public has reclaimed the park. That included my family and myself.

On our travels through Commons Park, we entered by ways of the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall. If you are unfamiliar with downtown Denver, the best way to describe 16th Street Mall - Downtown with Commons Park is visualizing a capital T turned upside down. The long vertical line is the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall where the perpendicular horizontal line is the South Platte River greenway. The intersection of the two lines is Commons Park.

It is neat that the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall entrance is over the Millennium Bridge. From the southernmost end of the mall, the mast pole hanging above Millennium Bridge is a visible landmark. Reaching the far end of the mall, it is a feeling of accomplishment progressing beyond the pedestrian mall onto the bridge. It is a bridge that connects the paved Denver to the green Denver. When I stood on the Millennium Bridge, I set sight on my first elevated view of Commons Park and in essence the South Platte River. After descending the bridge on the park side we momentarily walked through an upscale neighborhood known as Riverside. I have to mention that many of the Riverside reviews describe Commons Park. With that said, if you want additional information on Commons Park, please check out the Riverside business listing.

The interior of the park is a series of walkways that lead into the South Platte River Trail. In the center of the park is the unsigned Stoner Hill. I don't want to know the story behind that name if it is what I am thinking. What I do want to know is the nice things about the park. There are plenty. First off, it is clean and relatively graffiti free. The grass is healthy and well kept. That hill called stoner hill is covered with golf course green grass and what appears to be young trees. Throughout the park I saw the symbol of revitalization in the new Confluence high rise. In the proceeding paragraph, I will incorporate the nice things about Commons Park through a recollection of my personal experiences there.

We passed over spending time on the hill. Instead we walked on the paved pathways that circumvented the hill while reaching the northernmost reaches of the park and following the South Platte River. Ultimately we'd walk the paved pathway onto the contiguous South Platte River Trail. On our downtown bound journeys we'd walk along the westernmost trail to connect to the Millennium Bridge. From my observation the park is both a green urban space and riverfront preserve. Nearer the river, the paved walkways meander through a shady area known as the Grove. This provided us a nice shady place to take a breather. However, this did not provide views of the close by river. The natural vegetation stymied the views of the river. I'd walk down a couple of short unpaved paths that brought me to the river. The river is the nicest part of the park. It deserves its own paragraph.

The short paths reached a serene South Platte River. Just a few hundred feet from Confluence Park the rapids seem to be a hundred miles away. If it wasn't for the construction across the river, and the powerlines above, I'd feel like I was visiting Denver when Sargent Larimer was alive. There were more spectacular views of the South Platte River. A short distance downriver, the Highland Bridge (no motor traffic) extends the parks walking path system over the river. The views are nothing short of spectacular. By the way, because Highland Bridge is directly south of the Millennium Bridge there is an attractive view across the park toward it.

Along the necklace that is the South Platte River greenway, Commons Park a pearl. When we spent time in Commons Park it was a pearl that shined brightly.

Shout out Platte River! Probably my favorite Park within Denver proper. Such diversity from the walking paths to the grass and water features.

Some good shopping nearby also. Not as touristy as other parks which is nice. Lot quieter but always someone playing frisbee, training their dog, reading a book, or an organized event. They have Yoga in the park among other weekly activities.

Maybe add on to tour walk by strolling over to City or Cuernavaca park or walking down the plate as far as you like. Maybe stop at the nearby aquarium or think about a visit to Elitches.

It's a nice juxtaposition from the large buildings nearby to have this healthy green space. Denver is known for their expansive parks system and Commons is a fantastic place to kill some time before heading to DIA or walk new visitors around to get them adjusted to the altitude.

Commons is a wonderful park. There's always something new and cool to see here. Right now can you check out the Wings of the City display. The collection includes nine large sculptures made from bronze. The giant wings are by far the coolest. Step right up and see how you'd look as an angel!

According to Dictionary.com, the word common means pertaining or belonging equally to an entire community, nation, or culture; public. And thats just what this park is, a large parcel of land that is used by the entire community. Plenty to see and do here. There is the many places to play or like others have mentioned just a nice place to relax and have lunch. There is a small bridge that goes over the South Platte river, which the city of Denver was founded around. The main road to access this park is Little Raven, which was named after a great Arapaho Indian Chief that lived in the area in the 1850s. I like this park and have enjoyed its lands for many years and will for many years to come.

I love Commons Park on Little Raven. Super close to stoner hill on 18th st, this place is utter relaxation for mainly walking and climbing the fun size stairs and getting a view.
It's perfect still on a gloomy day, sunny day, any day really. I came here on a date with a guy and we were having a fight on the staircase LOL. Then i slapped him and left. This was my first year in college hahahahahah.