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Washington Park | |
 Smith Lake and the 1913 Boat House in Washington Park in Denver. | |
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| Location | Denver, Colorado |
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| Built | 1899 |
| Architect | Reinhard Schuetze, among others |
| Architectural style | Prairie School, Bungalow/Craftsman, Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 86002238 [1] |
| CSRHP No. | 5DV.5333 |
| Added to NRHP | September 17, 1986 |
Washington Park is a neighborhood and public urban park in Denver, Colorado. The Washington Park is a blend of historic and contemporary styles of architecture. The park was first developed by Architect Reinhard Schuetze in 1899. Its design was influenced by city planner Kessler, the Olmsted Brothers and philanthropist Margaret Brown.[2] The park is popular with both tourists and area residents, with some comparing it to New York City's Central Park.[3] Apart from activities such as walking, biking or volleyball, the park serves as a center for community gatherings, such as the annual Furry Scurry.[4] Wedding receptions are often held in the historic boathouse pavilion.[5] In 2012 the American Planning Association designated the park one of its "Great Public Spaces in America".[2]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 15, 2006.
- ^ a b "2012 Great Public Spaces". American Planning Association. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ "Washington Park Reviews | U.S. News Travel". usnews.com. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- ^ "Dumb Friends League to host 30th annual Furry Scurry on May 6". KMGH-TV. February 14, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Washington Park Boathouse". Government of Denver. Retrieved July 15, 2023.