Civic Center Park

Civic Center Park

A stop on the Denver audio-guided tour, Civic Center Park is the civic heart of the city, a large open park that reflects the ambition of a capital turned towards order, beauty and the mountains in the distance.

The spirit of the City Beautiful

The park was conceived in the spirit of the City Beautiful, an urban planning movement born in the United States in the early twentieth century. The idea was that the beauty of public spaces could elevate the spirit of citizens and foster collective pride. The model draws on the great European capitals such as Paris or Vienna, adapted in the American way: more monumental and resolutely democratic.

What to see

Around you, nothing is left to chance: the official buildings face each other, framing the space with strength, while in the centre everything remains open and accessible. Bordered by the Capitol and the City and County Building, the park hosts major events and festivals throughout the year. It is a place that belongs to everyone.

Practical information

Civic Center Park is in the heart of Denver, between the Capitol and the city hall. Freely accessible, it can be discovered at any time; its events programme varies depending on the season.

What is the City Beautiful movement ?

An early twentieth-century urban planning movement that sought to elevate citizens through the beauty of public spaces.

What buildings border the park ?

The Colorado Capitol and the City and County Building, which face each other on either side.