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October 2023 by Janice G.
I have a deep love for this garden! It ranks as my top pick for green spaces in Denver. In fact, I respect it so much that I chose to celebrate my birthday here. It looks like a paradise for dogs, with sprawling grassy fields and refreshing water. Plus, the proximity is a boon, as it is just a train station away from where I live, making it very easy to get to!
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July 2023 by Sarah R.
Absolutely beautiful! A good amount of shade, places to get into the water. So beautiful and picturesque. If I loved nearby I would be there every day.
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October 2022 by Apple S.
I absolutely love this park! It's my favorite in Denver. So much that I decided to spend my birthday here. It's a dogs dream as the perfect playground with grass and water! It's one train station stop away from where I live so very convenient to get to!
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September 2022 by Alexis B.
Confluence Park is a park at the point where Cherry Creek and the South Platte River join in Denver LoDo neighborhood. We had a few hours to spend in Denver before heading west into Colorado for a wedding, and we decided to stretch our legs and take in some views. Unfortunately, the views from Confluence Park were pretty underwhelming. The water is pretty brown, the banks of the river and creek dry and brown,... It just wasn't very scenic. We were there in late August, so maybe there's a time of year that this park has more of a view, but I wouldn't recommend anyone going out of their way to walk or take in the views here in summer. If you just want somewhere to walk or run, and you don't care much about whether there's much to look at, it's fine. But don't expect anything pretty to look at.
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September 2022 by Vincent L.
The centerpiece of a series of parks along the South Platte just north of downtown Denver, Confluence Park aptly marks where Cherry Creek joins the South Platte.The confluence boasts rapids on all three sides, making it not only a nice scenic spot but also one where you can walk down into the waters and canoe or kayak in them. If you don't have a boat of your own, it helps to have an REI store perched right above the site. Given such easy access to the water, you can also wade and swim in it, although beware of large rocks and boulders everywhere.Not only is it about the confluence itself, but also about all the trails and park spaces surrounding it. Multiple riverfront trails converge on this site and are linked by footbridges which offer fantastic views, while there are also well-manicured lawns and plazas on higher ground surrounding the premises. A living testament to how you only have to venture a few steps to have a true outdoors experience in such an outdoorsy city to begin with.
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June 2022 by John B.
Gotta be honest, the body of water that the map refers to as a "River" is unimpressive. It's hard to believe some of the more western cities were founded on such minor features (by comparison, the District of Columbia sits at the confluence of one large, tidal river and a smaller one, but also has a substantial creek that frankly seems bigger than the South Platte river). This park makes the most of it, however, linking a set of trails where an even smaller creek joins the river. The upside is that the water is clear and swimmable, and several people (and some dogs) were happily using it to cool off, either wading in the shallows or taking a tube down a miniature set of rapids.There were a couple of bits of broken glass, and occasionally some random food scraps floated down the creek for some reason, but overall, it seemed cleaner than I would expect for an urban waterway.
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May 2022 by Raven I.
This was one of several parks my husband and I visited on our 1 day adventure through Denver. It spans a large area, with areas to lounge out for a picnic. We are from Texas, and noticed people swimming around in the water. Of course we had to feel it for ourselves and that water was cold! On the other side people were playing sand volleyball, so lots of options for a relaxing day. One thing i will note, homeless people hide in the bushes. We were walking buy and noticed this, which, may be awkward and a bit uncomfortable for some. Just be aware of your surroundings at all times! I'm not sure where everyone parked, as we were walking, but likely just along the street somewhere. This is a far walk from the 16th street area, and closer to Union Station. Go by and see this place, it's a beautiful park!
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April 2022 by John H.
This is a great spot to lounge and grab a cup of joe. You get a view of Downtown up close and the bubbling river is your free entertainment. There is an amphitheater like seating area where I hope there will be performances when the weather warms up. It is the start of the Cherry Creek path, so you can walk for endless miles to your heart's content.
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April 2022 by Ornella S.
Gotta love Colorado and its outdoor space. There's literally gazillion parks in this state, it's amazing. I'm visiting from Nashville and I'm in love with the outdoors in Denver. Confluence park is so called because it encompasses the merging of two rivers. Came on a windy March afternoon. This area is great for picnics, and water sports along with amazing views. The scenic view is great - even locals came there for photoshoots which was interesting to see.
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November 2021 by Margie A.
Come to this park for the artwork! I was staying in downtown & during one of my Lyft rides, the driver recommended I check out this park. It was only about a mile from my hotel so i walked here in the morning. The river in this park is really nice and I enjoyed watching all the happy dogs here. The most striking difference between this park though and City Park and a couple other parks in Denver I checked out is the art on the stone walls. Just a couple notes: Make sure you stay on the side of the river designated for walkers (the other side is for bikers). You'll also see a few homeless people at this park in the morning but I wasn't bothered and didn't feel unsafe at all as there were a lot of walkers around. I def recommend checking out this park, totally worth it for the art and to build up an appetite for more breweries later!
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October 2021 by Shrinal P.
Where nature meets city! Cute little park and river to escape from the city. Enjoy picnics here and walking our dog. Clean area and great for a run or outdoor activities like spike fall. Love watching a sunset here. Our dog also loves to swim in the river when possible.
