Congress Park Area in Denver

Congress Park Neighborhood Information

Congress Park's history dates back to 1859 when General William Larimer and his son sited Mount Prospect Cemetery, which at the time, did not belong to the U.S., but the Arapahoe tribe. A year later, the United States became owners of this land, and in 1872 Congress sold it to the City of Denver. This land was used for burials until it became neglected due to its location too far from the city center. In 1890, Senator Henry Moore Teller convinced Congress to allow for Mount Prospect Cemetery to be converted into a park, which is now known as Congress Park.

Congress Park Highlights

Congress Park has many benefits, including proximity to the 6th Ave. and Cherry Creek shopping districts, which feature countless restaurants, bars, coffee shops and other businesses. One of the prominent highlights of Congress Park is the Botanical Gardens, which sits directly west of York Street, and features activities for all ages like summer concerts and the Blossoms of Light holiday display. The park itself features an outdoor pool, playground, ball field and multiple picnic areas.

Congress Park Real Estate

In 1887, the first subdivision plat of the Congress Park neighborhood was recorded, with the entire neighborhood developed between 1900 and 1930. Home styles prevalent in Congress Park are similar to those of its neighbor Capitol Hill, with Denver Squares, Victorians and bungalows most prevalent. Due to its location and its many large and well maintained brick homes, Congress Park is a much sought after neighborhood with home prices ranging from $300,000 to over $1 million.