Kensington Park - 100 E. Longs Peak Ave

Kensington Park is an 18 acre neighborhood park along Spring Gulch. Kensington
Park was purchased for $2,000 in 1963, and features a flowing ditch and path,
along with playgrounds, a basketball court and walking paths. This linear
park stretches from 9th to 3rd Avenue. The park has one shelter which is reservable for a $35 fee for resident and $44.00 for non-resident. (link to shelter reservations). The picnic shelter is next to restrooms north of Longs Peak Avenue.
Kensington Park Shelter to the East of Kensington Pon
Artwork at Kensington Park and Basketball courts
Kensington Park is the home of a 1998 installed public art piece called "The Unity Project". It was designed by artists Susan Daily and Mario Echevarria.
Master Plan & Work Underway
A neighborhood initiated master plan process was conducted in 2005. The resulting plan was approved by City Council and has been funded for a phased construction project. Phase 1 completed in 2007 included bridge replacements.
Phase 2 funded for 2008 includes a restroom replacement (now complete) and park amenities south of Longs Peak Avenue (new full size basketball court and community gathering space). Construction is now underway for Phase 2 work south of Longs Peak Avenue. Please respect barricades and signs. Look here for future phased construction projects! For project questions, contact Paula Fitzgerald, 303-651-8448.
Dogs allowed on leash, please pick
up after your pet.
Amenities:
- Basketball Courts -1
- Picnic with BBQ
- Restroom
- Playground - 2
- Shelter - 1
- Parking Spaces - on street, please be courteous of neighbors!
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