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Inspiration Point Park

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Hillside recreation area with a paved trail leading up to an overlook with sweeping, scenic views. People often mention park, nice, views, area, great, playground, view,


Address

4901 Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, CO 80212, United States

Website

denvergov.org

Contact

+1 720-865-0900

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (547 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Robert W. 2 years ago on Google • 65 reviews
    This is a very nice park. Quiet.Its currently under construction, looks like a playground and the overlook of the mountains. This maybe one of the highest points in the area with great views. Seems like it will even nicer once completed. Its very nice in the snow, we saw a lot of kid and adults with sleds. Room for dogs to play, tables, benches and a pavilion
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth M. 1 year ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Seems like the playground was newly constructed. It felt like a hidden, secret gem park that we happened to discover. Maybe two other families were there when we were there. There are two play areas. One is labeled to be suited for ages 5-12, but being that it is a very enticing structure... strong-willed toddlers will not let that fly. Our girls spent the most time on the climbing feature with the large slide but definitely needed help and hands-on supervision due to their ages. There are swings, baby, traditional and a rope style basket swing which was a hit with my kids. They enjoyed climbing on the rock pathway and playing house in the area for younger kids. There is a rubber climbing piece with holes on that structure that my girls used to slide down instead of climb up and they definitely could have fallen right off. The path to the viewing area has tons and tons of ant hills and colonies. We saw black and red ants. We got to the viewing area a few minutes after sunset and there were a handful of couples there. Not necessarily an area that feels suited to bouncy, loud little ones but we enjoyed it nonetheless.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyrena “Fix Aikyo” P. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely unexpected little rustic park on top of one of the foothills. I really dig the nostalgic and old timey feels and naturalistic feels that this spot seeped from its very core. It was a nice surprise to have had stumbled upon. Check it out if you e got some time on your hands!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Katie L. 1 year ago on Google • 152 reviews
    Fantastic spot for sunset. It does attract some iffy characters so I would make sure to hide any valuables in your car while you’re enjoying the views. I wish there was a little more to the park, because it really is just a few benches, the walkway to and the actual viewpoint. But glad I came here to snag some pics.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaime C. 1 year ago on Google • 87 reviews
    This is by far the most beautiful park I've been to and it is the best place to see the sunset in Denver. The pictures barely do it justice. Such an incredible view and experience. So beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberly S. 2 years ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Cute little Trail it was a nice walk and an enjoyable place to get some fresh air and some scenery. The view from up there is amazing, it's under construction right now but the path they're building and the wall it's going to be absolutely amazing. I can't wait to go back when it's all finished and take some amazing photos so if you're looking for a short little walk in the city this is definitely an amazing place to go. I would recommend it for anyone, children, elderly and more experienced hikers all walks of life will enjoy this tiny well kept secret. There is quite the climb and limited parking spaces available but other than that it's absolutely great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lawton R. 11 months ago on Google • 434 reviews
    This location was beautiful. I would highly recommend as a great site seeing place. The only downfall to this location is a large majority of mosquitoes. If you do come to this park make sure to bring repellant.

  • 5/5 Brandon M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice western overlook about 13 minutes outside of Downtown.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kyle E. 8 months ago on Google • 175 reviews
    Newly renovated with safe and fairly well lit concrete and gravel trails with a beautiful, modern playground, inspiration point park is a hidden gem off of Sheridan at a high point on a hill featuring amazing views of the western suburbs and front range. With just a little bit more security features in place this park could become a local favorite. I suspect that was the case not long ago, but in the last few decades, the park seems to have faded from popular use, or even descended into neglect. Let's hope the local parks and rec department continues to show up security features and courtesy patrols to keep the clientele of a high quality.

  • 5/5 Becca 9 months ago on Google • 140 reviews
    My friend took me to this park last Wednesday. Inspiration Point Park has a beautiful view! I never knew about this park until recently. I'll definitely be going back!

  • 5/5 Jdeaf 8 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Nice park and outdoor area with some easy hiking trails, great views and wide open spaces.

  • 5/5 Tyler M. 4 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Best place to watch the sunset on the north side. Plenty of parking, always clean, fantastic mountain views. Shhhh… don’t tell anyone about this hidden gem

  • 5/5 Timothy F. 1 year ago on Google
    This park has really nice playground for bigger and smaller kids. The larger playground has some challenging climbing and inspires adventure. For kiddos who aren't totally self reliant climbers, you may want to stay near in case they get stuck. The park has a very nice multi use trail and lovely mountain view. The south facing side is locally popular for sledding in the winter but use caution as the hill ends dropping off into neighborhood roads.

  • 4/5 Juan C. 11 months ago on Google
    Great park. I run, and walk my dog here frequently. Do be careful about following the rules, the neighborhood south of the park is full of nimbys who think they own the place. Kinda puts a damper on a great location

  • 4/5 biggs 1 year ago on Google
    For a smallish urban park it's well designed and naturally landscaped with indigenous plantings. Yes you can easily see and hear highway 76 and 70 but the views are 360 degrees and far reaching

  • 4/5 RaNeY D. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a large park, can have a nice sized gathering. Decent amount of parking(could be improved). Clean for the most part, lol we are at a park.

  • 5/5 Katie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great climbing playground for older kids, small structure for toddlers, sandbox, swings, and great view!

  • 5/5 Lauren B. 1 year ago on Google
    Inspiration Point seems to have changed a lot (for the better) from when I was a kid. It's well maintained and feels safer - and still has a great view of the foothills and surrounding neighborhoods.

  • 5/5 Melissa M. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little place to watch the sunset. Wonderful views.

  • 3/5 Paul T. 2 years ago on Google
    Small park with a play area and some nice views. little more than a scenic overlook.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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