Washington Park West
Denver Neighborhood Guide
Snapshot
Wash Park West is a hip South Central Denver hood with a young and quiet residential vibe. You’ll find early 1900s homes and lots of brick bungalows, mostly owned but some rented. The neighborhood is home to many young professionals and families who want to enjoy a peaceful setting with superb essential grocers and workout facilities, lively nightlife, and fun weekend hangouts. Wash Park West is also a great place to enjoy Denver on two wheels — pedal from the gorgeous park to grab coffee on South Pearl Street or explore the quirky shops and dives of South Broadway.
Reasons to love Washington Park West
- South Broadway's dining and entertainment options.
- Easy access to I-25, Alameda Avenue, and Speer Avenue.
- Quaint hangouts sprinkled throughout the neighborhood.
20TH
With 8,787 people per square mile, Wash Park West is the 20th most densely populated neighborhood in Denver.
19,104
$106, 074
vs. $69,914 for Denver County.
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Where is Washington Park West?
This popular neighborhood just to the west of Washington Park allows for easy access to Broadway, Alameda Avenue, and I-25. Excellent Walk and Bike Scores® make heading to neighborhood hangouts a breeze. Enjoy the amazing Colorado weather at Washington Park which can be reached anywhere in the neighborhood via a short walk.
Average Commute Times
- 10-18 minutes to Union Station
- 12-24 minutes to DTC
- 40-55 minutes to DIA
- 16-24 minutes to Park + Ride T-Rex Lot
76
Walk Score®
58
Transit Score®
88
Bike Score®
Parking Availability
Hit or Miss
Some areas of Wash Park West have ample parking and some do not. Make sure to look into parking before purchasing a home in this neighborhood.
Washington Park West Real Estate
What You'll Find Here
- Early 1900s, single-family homes
- Beautiful tree-lined streets
- Hip neighborhood hangouts
What You Won't Find
- Its own parks -- but it borders Wash Park!
- Multi-family buildings
- Small, one-bedroom homes
$847,000
compared to $549,000 for all Denver neighborhoods.
Median Sale Price by Bedroom
17.2%
46.2%
19
Median Sale Price by Year
Housing Types
Price per Square Foot
$450
compared to $364 for all Denver neighborhoods.
Home Ownership
Washington Park West Lifestyle
Amenities + Entertainment
West Wash Park is chock full of amazing homes, but it also has neighborhood hangout spots sprinkled throughout the hood. Wash Perk is a well-known caffeine spot that keeps this great neighborhood going each day. On the western edge of the neighborhood lies Broadway, with all of its entertaining glory. Be sure to allow plenty — there is a lot to see here!
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- Health Care Facility
- Grocer/Market
- Point of Interest
Parks
While there are no parks within Wash Park West, Washington Park (Denver’s most popular park) makes up the neighborhood’s eastern border.
- WASHINGTON PARK | 155 acres of expansive, grassy grounds with two lakes and a pond for boating and fishing, paths for running, sports fields, two gardens (one of which is a replica of George Washington’s gardens at Mount Vernon), a boathouse, and a playground
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- Park
- Recreational Court
- Golf Course
- Rec Center
- Pool
Washington Park West Schools
Neighborhood schools
Students in Denver are not required to attend their neighborhood school. However, if you’re looking for public education options close to home, this will give you an idea of how schools are performing here. Please note that this is an average score for all public schools in the neighborhood (or adjacent neighborhoods for neighborhoods that don’t have schools). Individual school ratings, can be found on Denver Public Schools’ website.
Washington Park West SCHOOL SCORE
Progress
42%
Approaching Expectations
How much students are growing academically each year.
AchievemenT
49%
Approaching Expectations
Shows if students at schools are performing at grade level.
Satisfaction
50%
Approaching Expectations
How satisfied students and families are with schools.
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- Public School
- Public Charter
- Private School
Denver Public Schools
Colorado is an open enrollment state, meaning students can choose to attend their assigned neighborhood school, or they can apply to other public schools within their district, or even outside it. Denver Public Schools (DPS) is one of the only districts in the country in which virtually all its schools are options for enrollment.
37%
Denver Public Schools that are charter schools
88,889
Students in Denver Public Schools
74%
Denver Public High Schools’ 4-year graduation rate
Percent of Students
Meeting + Exceeding Standards
School Choices Abound
While the majority of students attend public school, Denver has many private and home-based education options available.
Private Schools
There are many private school options in the Denver area depending on your budget and academic and athletic interests.
School Enrollment
Home Education
Colorado has multiple options for seeking a home-based education. The number of homeschoolers in Denver grew 64.7% in the last 5 years.
Disclaimer: Our neighborhood guides have been put together as objectively as possible. Most statistics have been compiled from a third-party source and we assume they have done their best in accurately presenting their data. While we do our best to keep our information as updated as possible, Love Your Hood does not make any claims on the accuracy and timeliness of these statistics, the safety of any neighborhood, the neighbors you might find in a neighborhood, etc. For more information on how we calculated and gathered our statistics, please visit our neighborhood guide sources.
