Congress Park
The Congress Park neighborhood is bounded on the west by York Street, on the north by Colfax Avenue, on the east by Colorado Boulevard and on the south by Sixth Avenue. The majority of Congress Park homes were built between 1901-1930 although development continued until the early 1960’s. Congress Park home styles are two story and bungalows and feature an array of architectural styles including the popular Denver square, Queen Anne’s, Mission, Mediterranean, Victorian, Dutch and Gothic Colonial reviews.
Congress Park can trace its roots back to Prospect Hill Cemetery which encompassed what is now Cheesman and Congress Park. By the late 1800’s the cemetery had become neglected and considered an eyesore. The cemetery was converted to a park which opened in 1907. City planners felt it would provide an amenity to new residents as land development moved east of the city. The park was originally named for the United States Congress who granted permission to change the cemetery to a park. Today Congress Park sits at 9th Avenue and Elizabeth streets.
Congress Park is prized for its proximity to downtown Denver, Cherry Creek shopping center, the Botanic Gardens, Tattered Cover bookstore, concert venues, and an eclectic array of restaurants.
