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City Park is Denver's main urban park and one of its oldest public spaces, designed in 1882 by Henry Meryweather and modeled after major urban oases such as New York City's Central Park.

Much of the park's modern layout is a result of the 1893 World's Fair hosted in the city, which sparked Denver's City Beautiful movement.

Today, it spans a mile-long area in its namesake neighborhood, offering ample green space, picnic areas, children's playgrounds, and walking trails. Paddleboats are available for rental at the park's boathouse, intended for use on the park's two lakes. The park is also home to major cultural institutions, including the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the Denver Zoo, which require additional ticketed upcharges.

Colorado Blvd. and York St., Denver, CO 80205

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