Cheesman Park is an 80-acre urban park located southeast of downtown Denver.

It is one of the oldest parks in the city. It occupies part of the site of the former Prospect Hill Cemetery. The park is located in center of the Cheesman Park neighborhood. Oak, hackberry, maple, fir, pine, and spruce trees were planted to buffer the park from the surrounding residences. There is a drive that goes around a hilly green lawn that connects the park to several neighborhood streets.

On the east end of the park on a prominent knoll is the Cheesman Pavilion, surrounded by two grand stairways, three pools, and a terraced lawn with a large open lawn beyond. Cheesman Park is known as a gathering spot among the gay community in Denver and many LGBT-related events take place at the park, such as the annual PrideFest parade.

8th Ave & Franklin St, Denver, CO 80206

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