Cherry Creek, CO July 2023

Time To Make a Summer Bucket List

I hope this letter finds you lying outside, soaking in some muchneeded sunshine.

Being from California, I’m secretly always ready to move away from the winter months and back into the longer, brighter and warmer months of summer. I recently moved back to Colorado after an 8-month hiatus, and I came back refreshed and rejuvenated—and with a list of a million things I want to do. Alpine lakes, hot springs, mining towns, mountain towns, sand dunes and 14ers: the sheer variety of things to do and ways to get outside in Colorado is magnificent. Speaking of... anyone in the mood to hit Rocky Mountain National Park this weekend?

We hope some of the pages in our July issue will help you make the most of this season. And even if summer doesn't mean three months of summer vacation anymore (because we're, you know, “adults”) we can still look forward to an adventure by crossing things off your Colorado summer bucket list. Just like this season has a way of bringing people together, we hope the pages inside this month’s issue will enrich and enliven your experience of Cherry Creek this summer!

July 2023

PUBLISHER

Andy Manz | amanz@citylifestyle.com

MANAGING EDITOR

Kate Manz | kmanz@citylifestyle.com

PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

Chantel Ellerington | chantel.ellerington@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATORS

Kelsey Huffer | kelsey.huffer@citylifestyle.com

Kailey Beuerlein | kailey.beuerlein@citylifestyle.com

INTERN

Avery Young | avery.young@citylifestyle.com

SALES DIRECTOR

Denise Stoot | denise.stoot@citylifestyle.com

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Kelsey Huffer | kelsey.huffer@citylifestyle.com

COPY EDITOR

Emily O'Brien | emilytellsstories@gmail.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Lisa Van Horne, Paul Cure, Linden Butrym, Cassidy Ritter, Jessica Mordacq, Kalene McCort, Kailey Beuerlein

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Leah Michelle Photography, Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer, Brad Yamamoto at Ohana Journals, illustrations by Gina Dodge Studio

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

AD DESIGNER Rachel Chrisman

KAILEY BEUERLEIN, EDITORIAL COORDINATOR @CHERRYCREEKLIFESTYLE

LAYOUT DESIGNER Eva Tucker

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Our RugSummerSale

JULY 1 ~ 31

Denver’s finest selection of artisanal rugs

zRugs and kilims from our entire collection

Including many of the world’s best Hand-woven rugs

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Where neighbors can see and be seen.

1-7: Todd Reed debuted a luxury watch collection alongside new jewelry at an exclusive collector’s event in Austin.

Photography by Julia Vandenoever

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1-6: Studio M’s soft opening event took place in May, hosted at 725 Design Collective.

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A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Capstone Colorado: A Modern Opening

Capstone Colorado celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in Denver on April 11! A general agency of Massachusetts Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), the 136-year-old full-service wealth management firm has been serving clients and policy holders from Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, South and North Dakota.

Securities and investment advisory services offered through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. OSJ: 2000 S Colorado Blvd, Tower II, Suite 800, Denver, CO 80222. CRN202605-4363261

Shaver-Ramsey Celebrates 47 Years in Business with a Summer Sale

Throughout July, enjoy savings of 20-50% on rugs, kilims and textiles from its world class collection. Everything is hand-made and chosen for its top-quality materials.  Home approvals are encouraged. Shaver-Ramsey also offers free delivery.

Progressive Orthodontic Practice Coming to Platt Park on South Pearl Street September 2023

A unique orthodontic practice is coming to Denver. For kids, teens and adults, it will bring you more than just a glowing smile; focusing on creating balance between your airway, tooth alignment and aesthetic goals in an organic and comfortable environment. Utilizing the most progressive technology, including 3D x-rays and teeth models, it makes beautiful smiles, healthy airways, healthy bites and a convenient and comforting experience: aligned.   Follow us on social media @alignedortho

Now scheduling appointments online: AlignedOnPearl.com

Photography by Rae Scott Photography

Bastille Day: French Fest - Cherry Creek North

Friday, July 14 - Saturday, July 15, 2023

Are you ready to experience the best of France without leaving your city? Mark your calendars for Bastille Day, a two-day festival celebrating French culture and all things French! This event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends, family and loved ones to enjoy the festivities. With 40-50 local vendors offering the "la creme de la creme" of French and French-themed products, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Saturday, Jul. 1 - Monday, Jul. 3, 2023

Produced by CherryArts, the 2023 Cherry Creek Arts Festival features 250 national and international artists, 13 performing artists, Creation Station with children’s activities, food and interactive art experiences.

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HOW HALEY CUSTOM HOMES HELPED CREATE A CONTEMPORARY FARMHOUSE OASIS

ARTICLE BY LISA VAN HORNE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY TAHVORY BUNTING

When Dan Fuller, owner of Denver’s Haley Custom Homes, set out to transform his business in 2016, he had three key objectives in mind.

“I realized that custom home builders like myself were continuing to fail their clients in three major areas,” says Dan. “These areas were keeping to a budget, keeping to a schedule and ensuring quality control to minimize punch list items at the end of the job.”

To solve for these common shortfalls, Dan developed the Accelerated Precision Build System™ (APB), a methodology that

supports homeowners through the home build and remodel processes with the highest level of attention and care. Dan notes that this results in reduced construction costs, decreased build time and eliminated errors. It also embodies the “quality over quantity” mantra that is core to how Haley Custom Homes serves its clients.

“Our APB system is currently used in all Haley Custom Homes remodeling and new home construction projects,” says Dan. “It helps us guarantee the highest attention to detail for each of our clients that we work with.”

This process was put to particularly impactful use when the Haley team engaged with the homeowners for a recent Denver area home build project. The homeowners had been struggling to navigate their relationship with their prior builder, grappling with ever-changing budgets, prices and timelines.

“After almost a year of wasted efforts trying to get the project going with a different firm, we turned to Haley Custom Homes to help,” say the homeowners. “Haley Custom Homes was able to get us in touch with an architect, who turned our vision into a plan. From there, the Haley Custom Homes Team took over. We had an aggressive timeline and the Haley

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“It helps us guarantee the highest attention to detail for each of our clients that we work with.”

team beat it by more than a month. The transformation that occurred was incredible. The team constantly checked in with us to make sure that we understood the process. We are so happy with our incredible home.”

Warm welcome meets bright modernity in this stunning contemporary farmhouse. From its striking structure to its immaculate details, it’s a home that personifies livable luxury.

“The beauty of this neighborhood is that there were no restrictions on architectural design,” says Dan. “This allowed the homeowners and architect—Don Goerig of Goerig Design—along with the Haley team to work with a blank slate.”

The abode emphasizes the timeless over the trendy, a purposeful decision that imbues the home with a cozy brilliance. The gorgeous façade welcomes visitors into a magnificent great room

with lofty 28-foot ceilings. Floor-toceiling glass windows and doors lead to the outdoor living space—a multipurpose patio and lawn ideal for day-to-day or for entertaining—while also inviting sunlight and lush backyard views to spill into the space. This abundant natural light illuminates the room’s luscious floors and sleek, standout fireplace.

The nearby kitchen continues this bright, natural motif. The two distinct kitchen islands and countertops are wrapped with custom stone slab, while two deep farmhouse sinks and expansive working space maximize functionality. Both island and dining table seating make it a prime gathering space lit with dainty globe fixtures. The custom stove hood and beautiful cabinets—a blend of warm wood tones and luminous white—fully embrace the home’s modern farmhouse character.

Using classic natural materials was a point of emphasis for the Haley team as part of this build. This is further showcased in the construction of the home’s façade and in the primary bathroom, a retreat-like space that includes dual sinks, supple wood cabinetry and a voluminous double shower wrapped in stone slab.

Dan notes that he is proud of this project both for the spectacular finished structure and the relationship that he and his team forged with the homeowners.

“The homeowners had a clear vision of what they wanted,” says Dan. “But at the same time, they trusted our ideas and expertise. It was truly a collaboration where all egos were checked at the front door. The result was an incredible experience and fabulous end result.”

“But at the same time, they trusted our ideas and expertise. It was truly a collaboration where all egos were checked at the front door. The result was an incredible experience and fabulous end result.”

Denver Health Doulas Provide a Much Needed, Calming Presence in the Delivery Room and Beyond

DELIVERING SUPPORT

ARTICLE BY LINDEN BUTRYM

PHOTOGRAPHY BY POPPY & CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER

Denver Health Medical Center delivers one-third of all babies in Denver, and while some births go beautifully according to plan, many of them aren’t as smooth. Mothers might be refugees or immigrants who don’t speak English; they might be incarcerated or addicted to drugs; they might be teenagers without anyone to support them; or they might, tragically, experience a stillbirth. In addition to the doctors, nurses and other medical staff who help throughout the pre- and post-natal experience, doulas are perhaps some of the most unsung heroes.

“The sheer presence of having somebody who is continuously there with you during labor can make such a difference,” says Phoebe Montgomery, a certified nurse midwife and nurse practitioner with Denver Health. “Sometimes, you need someone to lock eyes with occasionally, whose presence says, ‘I see you. I'm here with you. I'm your witness.’”

Doulas, though they don’t have a formal medical education, are considered a vital part of the birthing experience as they are trained to help mothers and families through physical comfort measures, emotional support and guidance. Their expertise — ranging from massage techniques to position changes during labor without an epidural — is sought from pregnancy to childbirth to postpartum. Phoebe launched the Denver Health Doula Program in 2016, a year after she started working for the hospital. A former doula herself, she saw a desperate need for the many services doulas can provide. In the past seven years, the number of doulas at Denver Health has grown from 5 to 55. Each one is a volunteer, someone who is immensely passionate about the practice.

“This role as a labor support person has been around since the beginning of time,” Phoebe says. “Animals do it. There’s an organization here in Denver called Elephant Circle, and they chose that name because when elephants give birth, there's a circle of other female elephants around the birthing elephant to protect her. It’s hugely innate.”

Studies like those conducted through Cochrane, an independent, global organization dedicated to producing evidence about the effectiveness of healthcare, have shown that a doula’s presence can

offer immense benefits — decreased complications, labor interventions, severe infection rates, neonatal intensive care unit stays and postpartum depression, as well as increased breastfeeding rates. Ideally, Phoebe says, a doula will meet patients prenatally to get to know them, their families and their preferences. However, because of the diverse population that Denver Health serves, that isn’t always possible, so Phoebe and her team will identify high-risk patients who immediately need what a doula can give.

“The sheer presence of having somebody who is continuously there with you during labor can make such a difference...”

“There was a patient who came in and had no prenatal care,” Phoebe recalls. “She didn’t speak English, and she was a teenager. Her pregnancy was a product of sexual assault, and she didn’t tell her family. She was essentially alone. We were able to have a doula who spoke her language be in the room with her throughout her labor. Experiences like that are why I started this program.”

Many doulas at Denver Health volunteer because of their passion for the program, then go on to pursue long-term goals in the medical field, supported and encouraged by the hospital’s staff. One of the original five doulas volunteered for several years before attending Yale University then returning to the hospital as a midwife.

Claudia Davis, a doula with Denver Health since 2019, says the program is hugely important to her.

“We want everyone to be able to have access to someone they can trust to guide them through the process of birth,” she says. “I would love to see a doula program in every hospital that makes birth support services available to all.”

Interested in learning more about the Denver Health Doula Program? Email dhdoulaprogram@gmail.com

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Street Art Shaping Our Neighborhoods

TAG ALONG WITH US AS WE MAP OUT SOME OF DENVER'S MUST-SEE STREET ART

ARTICLE BY KAILEY BEUERLEIN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY POPPY & CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER; ILLUSTRATION BY GINA DODGE STUDIO

JOHN PRINE TRIBUTE

A hot spot for street art is one of Denver's creative hubs, River North Art District, or RiNo. With colorful and innovative street art around every corner, this John Prine Tribute was commissioned by Oh Boy! Records and is located at 1717 E 39th Ave.

Denver muralists and street artists have been busy brightening up the urban landscape with vibrant pops of color, unique and enlightened subjects, and telling stories through their art in a multitude of ways. For decades, they have covered alleyways, building exteriors, warehouses, garage doors and storefronts, making canvases of the city and filling our streets with more to look at than just what you'd expect. Tag along with us as we've mapped out some of our favorite pieces in the city by the most talented of artists.

OUR STORIES - OUR LEGACIESOUR LIVES MATTER BY DETOUR

Finished in November 2020, this massive mural is one of the absolute must-sees in Denver. Located in the back of Five Points Plaza on Clarkson Street, this mural features jazz great Charles Burrell, R&B star India Arie, entrepreneur Madame CJ Walker & Tuskegee Airman John Mosley. Easily one of the most prolific muralists in Denver, Detour has perfected a style of contemporary realism with vibrant digital colors, making him extremely sought after for any blank canvases around town.

ILLEGAL PETE'S ON COLFAX

At Illegal Pete's on Colfax, it would almost be more noticeable if there wasn't some street art to admire. Mike Graves, Colorado-based artist and muralist known for his lively characters, and Chris Huth, Colorado-based artist and printmaker, brought Pete's to life with their large mural including some Pabst Blue Ribbon, of course.

THE WORST CREW

Located at Blake and Broadway Street, this larger-than-life mural was finished in 2020. On the backside of Breckenridge Brewery, artists Jaime Molina & Pedro Barrios have been transforming space through their mural work in Denver for years.

POWER & EQUALITY DENVER CENTRAL MARKET

Back again in RiNo, right near the Denver Central Market, this mural is one of the first you'll see. The “Power and Equality” mural by Shephard Fairey is in the market's parking lot alongside a number of other jaw-dropping works of stunning magnitude. You can find this specific mural at 2631 Larimer Street.

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Right by Larimer St. on Cherry Creek Trail, you can admire Denver-based artist Casey Kawaguchi’s art. Mainly inspired by his Japanese heritage, his paintings of female figures are easily recognizable around town

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ARTIST LANE ANNE CRAFTS TEXTURED ABSTRACTS BREWED WITH BOTANICALS

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ARTICLE BY KALENE MCCORT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEAH MICHELLE PHOTOGRAPHY

For Denver-based artist Lane Anne Geurkink, nature — with its moments of calm and chaos — is a driving factor in what brings her to the canvas again and again.

Hailing from Norman, Oklahoma, the creative moved to The Mile High City over a decade ago and since that time has infused the Colorado art scene with her captivating pieces that speak to the evolution of the seasons and her own moods.

From work that calls to mind aerial views of tributaries and seas to ones that seem to mirror star-dusted galaxies, each striking piece crafted by Lane is rich with emotion, depth and varying hues.

“Art has been a lifeline to some extent,” says Lane. “When I'm going through really hard things throughout my life, it's the way that I get it out. One of my most favorite pieces I made after I was devastatingly heartbroken.”

Her work — possessing shifting shades of dye, accented with hand-stitched embroidery —  brilliantly pairs two very different

mediums within compelling works sure to appeal to a variety of collectors.

Art enthusiasts across the country keep Lane’s online store out of stock and she often has repeat customers enlisting her for show-stopping commissions.

“Getting a custom piece made is a really cool way to have a piece of yourself in your home,” Lane says. “I love working directly with people in that way.”

While she purchases indigo dye, she is consistently tapping into ways to fabricate her own materials, pulling from nature’s magnificent toolbox and thinking beyond big-box art store paint.

Placing handfuls of rusty nails into a water bucket and letting them soak for six weeks results in a warm, burnt-orange

with vibrancy and an earthy quality not always found in works of abstraction.

color that has graced many a Lane Anne Geurkink original.

From tea to coffee from her own French press, the organic materials Lane uses add greatly to her one-of-a-kind pieces rich

“I have used amaranth before and it creates this bright pink color,” Lane says. “I really want to make some ink this summer with blueberries, so that's on my bucket list.”

While Lane was exposed to art and culture in her childhood by her grandparents, it wasn’t until college that she decided to jump into the subject without having much prior experience.

“It was a gut feeling of, ‘I'm interested. I've got nothing to lose. This is top of my list of things I'd be interested in pursuing,’” says Lane, who graduated with a degree in fine art from Baylor University in Texas.

From 15-foot tapestries to smaller framed pieces, Lane’s interpretations add nuance and mystery to every wall space they grace.

From constellations to caverns, just what the viewer uncovers in her work is always up for interpretation.

She remains a fan of late expressionist painter Mark Rothko and admires the way he created a mood by using different tones.

“Rothko is really big on color and energy, and I really deeply resonate with that,” Lane says.

Depending on the size and scope, finishing a project can take Lane up to nine months. While she admits using a sewing machine would help speed up the process,

Photography by Erin Patullo Photography

she can’t seem to part with the handmade practice of embroidery.

She starts with a color palette, but the piece can evolve as the months fly by in her home studio near Denver’s Tech Center.“It often feels like the water, the dye, is doing the work and I'm just kind of there to encourage,” Lane says.

Filling her condo while she’s creating is an eclectic mix of gospel, jazz and rap tunes. Folkstress

Patty Griffin also gets some time on her playlist.

Lane stays inspired and motivated by frequent travel and exploring the work of creatives of the past and present.“I think Italian Renaissance is great and all of that is very beautiful, but my heart sings when I see a Picasso painting or something really modern,” Lane says.

Lately, texture has been the main star in her distinguished pieces.

“I've always been a tactile person,” Lane says. “My mom said growing up I was always touching everything because I wanted to see how everything felt. I think I'm still like that where I want the art to feel like something. It would be interesting in the future to make work that people can interact with and touch.”

In high school, Lane studied under a seamstress and would often craft costumes for performances, including a local production of The Nutcracker.

“I wanted to be a fashion designer, and then I pivoted into fine art in school, but I think maybe that's where the creativity originally started,” Lane says. “I'm learning to be hopefully more vulnerable with my work when it does have a deeper meaning.”

Lane’s art can be sporadically found at Conifer, 3377 Blake St. Ste. 102 in Denver. To learn more, visit LaneAnne.com.

Photography by Erin Patullo Photography

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In Cherry Creek North’s Matsuhisa, Everyone Knows Your Name

"Welcome, Nice To See You" AKA "Irashaimase"

ARTICLE BY PAUL CURE | PHOTOGRAPHY

BY BRAD YAMAMOTO AT OHANA JOURNALS

Upon arriving at the 7,800 sq. ft. Matsuhisa, located on the corner of 1st Ave and Steele in Cherry Creek North, the first thing that greets you upon opening the oversized walnut wood door is a Japanese Zen garden. It is an elemental poem of sand and rock with a simple and elegant line of water flowing directly into a stone.

Calmness encapsulated. The second greeting that you encounter is: “Irashaimase!” It is spoken at once, in chorus, by all present, as in everyone including the hostess, sushi crew, wait staff, bartender and occasionally other diners. All in all, it means, “Welcome to our home.”

That combination of warmth, stillness and celebration is seamlessly orchestrated in all elements of the restaurant, the food (Copper River salmon sashimi with

jalapeno), the music (dancehall groove) the crowd (families with children to the hip and urbane) and brilliantly designed in a minimalist approach. Rowland and Broughton’s use of dark woods frame the space perfectly and the arched ceiling is reminiscent of a pagoda’s wave-like roof while the trellised steel mosaic windows contain your sight lines.

To say then that we are fortunate to have a Chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa restaurant in Denver is an understatement, akin to Florence saying they have a couple of Michelangelo’s. We, in Colorado, are the beneficiaries of three Matsuhisa restaurants (Aspen, Vail and Cherry Creek). There is only one other in the continental United States and that is in the quaint hamlet of Beverly Hills, California. So suffice it to

say we should realize what a gift we have at our fingertips and greedily explore what is being offered to us.

That offering is embodied in a menu that contains multitudes, 27 types of Japanese whiskey (Kujira 30 years distilled in 1989 might be a celebratory pick at $345) to 12 various sakes (the Onigoroshi ‘demon slayer’ is a house favorite), and a chef tasting menu. “Omakase” is the one we chose and it brought us to the brink of speechlessness with the 8-course offering, including the acclaimed Black Cod Miso (marinated in the miso for a delectable 72 hours) to the local Buckner Farm Lamb Chops with anticucho sauce which made me want to smuggle the sauce home for eggs in the morning.

With a kitchen that boasts 7 culinary stations to accommodate such an incredibly diverse menu you need to be curious, be trusting and indulge with gusto. The Sushi Bar alone has over 25 types of sushi to choose from including the delectable Uni shooter (sea urchin) to the delicate Ikura (salmon roe). To watch the knife skills on display alone is thrilling theater.

The wait staff are occasionally more translators and travel guides than servers with having to explain so many terms (umami means savory, nigiri vs. sashimi, etc.), but the knowledgeable staff willingly

takes you under their wing and patiently explain the concept and the best approach to fully appreciating what earthly delights you can savor. It would be wise to heed their counsel.

Thus, after our several courses throughout the menu accented with the exuberant “Irashamaise!" did we finally relinquish our place at the table with satisfied appetites and we were happy to see the next lucky guests ask the server, “What is it that they are saying?” and to the smiling reply, “Welcome to our home.”

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“What is it that they are saying?” and to the smiling reply, “Welcome to our home.”

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ARTICLE BY JESSICA MORDACQ | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ILLUSTRATIONS BY GINA DODGE

DENVER’S BEST GREEN SPACES AND THEIR MAIN ATTRACTIONS

With summer in full swing, the weather is ripe for soaking up all the sun that you can outside. Colorado has a slew of options when it comes to passing time outdoors, but sometimes you’re looking for a more relaxing afternoon than a hike often affords.

In the midst of high-rise buildings, Denver’s parks offer a green oasis, an escape from the typical fast pace of city life. Whether you’re packing up a frisbee, spikeball or a picnic basket, here are the top five parks in town and how to best enjoy them.

CITY PARK  17th Avenue and York Street

ACommonly considered to be the local version of New York City’s Central Park, City Park in Denver spans 330 acres. In addition to attractions like the Denver Zoo and Denver’s Museum of Nature and Science, on either of City Park’s two lakes, you can spot swans swimming when the weather is warm. But if swan watching is part of your afternoon, make sure to not get too close, since they breed throughout the summer.

If you like to visit Denver parks for a special occasion, City Park Jazz concerts, a tradition over 130 years old, take place throughout the summer every Sunday. These concerts showcase jazz, blues and salsa music from bands based in Colorado that you can enjoy with thousands of other locals.

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WASHINGTON PARK

South Downing Street and East Louisiana Avenue

CHEESMAN PARK

1599 East 8th Street

In Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park is a great spot for jogging, biking or for families frolicking on the large playground together. In the summertime, locals love bringing lawn games to this spot.

The park also boasts Cheesman Memorial Pavilion, a Greek-style marble structure with three surrounding fountains. Once called the “Temple in the Sun,” the memorial was built in 1910 in memory of businessman Walter Scott Cheesman.

SLOAN’S LAKE

1700 Sheridan Boulevard

Though you can see the Rocky Mountains from several parks throughout the city, the view from Sloan’s Lake Park in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood is one of the best. At 177 acres, the city’s second-largest park has the biggest lake in Denver. Sloan’s Lake is often rampant with water skiers in the summer, along with quite a few grills and picnic blankets surrounding the body of water.

Washington Park has two lakes with paddle boat rentals but is perhaps best known for its flower gardens. One is a replica of George and Martha Washington's Mount Vernon garden in Vermont, added to the park—named for the centennial of George’s death—in 1926. The Perennial Garden, the largest flower garden in Denver, was created in 1918 with more than 15,000 varieties of blooms.

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