# Bethesda Park

> Place to go for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time.

- When: Open on its own schedule
- Where: Bethesda Park, E Iliff Ave & S Bellaire St, Denver, CO 80222
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Denver Parks & Recreation
- Official page: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Parks-Recreation/Planning-Design-Construction-Community-Engagement/Park-Facility-Projects/Bethesda-Park-New-Park-at-Iliff-Bellaire
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Denver's newest neighborhood park, on a nearly two-acre site at E. Iliff Avenue and S. Bellaire Street in the North University Hills neighborhood (the former Groundcovers Greenhouse property). Denver Parks and Recreation held the grand opening on Oct. 22, 2026. The park's vision plan consists of a neighborhood-level playground and play area, walks, lighting, a shaded structure for picnicking, seating, half basketball courts, a pollinator prairie space and open green space.

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