Congress Park

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If you are looking for a peaceful and charming neighborhood, Congress Park lives up to its reputation. In a recent survey conducted by the City of Denver , neighbors living in Congress Park chose this location because:

1) Location

2) Sense of Community

3) Old Homes

4) Cultural and Economic Diversity

5) Parks, trees, and Green Space.

From a survey that the city planners had completed, a mission statement for Congress Park reads as follows:

“ Congress Park is a traditional city neighborhood with a small town atmosphere. Here people of diverse cultures, ages, colors and economic background share a sense of community, value older homes and mature trees, and enjoy the convenience of city living amid the stability of a thriving neighborhood.”

Congress and Cheesman were once one park known as Congress Park. The name came from the Act of Congress that converted Denver's former cemeteries from Federal to City ownership. The main western part of the park would be renamed in honor of Denver water baron Walter S. Cheesman. One of the most historic of all neighborhoods, Congress Park was established during the Gold Rush of the 1850's. Since the evolvement over the next 100 years, Botanic Gardens, Morgan Addition, and Cheesman Park , 12th Avenue community shopping, “ Greek Town ” off Colfax Avenue , and Colorado Boulevard Business Center were formed. Long-term improvement projects around Congress Park can be found here. The property styles range from charming Victorians , sturdy brick bungalows , spacious single family dwellings, to big Denver squares. Congress Park is full of vast mature trees and multi-colored lawns and gardens. Family-centric lifestyles occupy the neighborhood of Congress Park , featuring a child playground and renovated outdoor swimming pool. The Botanic Gardens, just across the Western boarder, act as a stepping stone to downtown. With a reputation for its gardening, vegetation, summer concerts, and holiday events, Congress Park is the community that has everything you need.