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Flip through an old issue of The Saturday Evening Post from the early part of the 20th century, and you’ll catch glimpses of kids at soda shop counters, dads teaching their kids how to ride their first two-wheeler, and kids playing marbles on the sidewalk. It was small-town living at its best.
What Is Park Hill Denver Known For?
It’s probably no coincidence, then, that places like Park Hill, Denver sprang up all around the country during about the same era. Established in the late 1800s and early 1900s by Baron Alois von Winckler, the Park Hill neighborhood was intended to be an oasis, a retreat from big city living, just like Rockwell depicted on the covers of the Post.
Park Hill, Denver caught on.
In 1900, Park Hill saw its first home for sale. Given the promise on which it was founded, it isn’t difficult to understand why the neighborhood has continued to grow and blossom in the decades that followed.
Park Hill’s early and middle years happened in an era when the paperboy still delivered the evening newspaper on his bike. Neighbors sat on their front porches and chatted together over a glass of lemonade. A trip to the grocery store was just a quick walk to the town center.
Is Park Hill in Denver a Good Neighborhood?
Today, much of the character of Park Hill remains the same. True enough, Internet news blogs have largely replaced the paperboy, but Park Hill still sees its share of people running their errands on their bikes.
Although the population of Park Hill is about 30,000 people, it’s not so big that people can’t catch up with their neighbors as they wait in line at The Local Butcher or when they’re doing a little boutique shopping at Yucca.
And an afternoon stroll to Spinelli’s Market is filled with sights of mature trees, stately turn-of-the-century Tudor architecture, cute little bungalows (with backyards big enough for a proper block barbecue), and the promise of the best Italian sandwich this side of New York.
The overarching feelings you get here are feelings of community and old-fashioned neighborliness.
In short, Park Hill is a nice place to live.
Things to Do in Park Hill Denver
Colorado Boulevard separates Park Hill from destinations like the Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Art and Science, and the City Park Golf Course. Certainly, destinations like these and the promise of being in downtown Denver in 10 minutes and in the Rockies in under two hours plays a big part in why people love to live here.
But the Park Hill side of Colorado Boulevard offers something that those grand destinations don’t: a chance to recreate where you live, to spend time with neighbors and to support the local businesses that make living here so great.
And because all social situations worth their salt begin with a good meal, it seems only fitting that we start our things-to-do section with a look at the best restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops in Park Hill.
Warm And Cozy Restaurants in Park Hill Denver
Sometimes, you just want a good old-fashioned grilled cheese sandwich, and if it’s not your day to cook, then you’ll find that grilled cheese sandwich, along with a steaming bowl of soup, and a made-for-you mocha at the Honey Hill Cafe. Art made by local artists and music played by local musicians enhances the cafe’s cozy vibe. Vegetarian and vegan food options are available.
With its red brick walls, epic servings of Antipasto, Insalata Felese, hearty Chicken Marsala, and beefy-good Lasagna, The Cherry Tomato counts as one of Park Hill’s go-to Italian eateries. The Cherry Tomato makes its home in an old church and has been a fixture in the Park Hill area for 20 years.
Cool Wine Bars and Breweries in Park Hill
If you never met a book or a beer you didn’t like, or weren’t willing to try at least once, then you’ll want to put Fiction Beer Company on your brewery bucket list. A list of favorite books inspires each beer.
Fiction Beer Company is also a happening place to go for live music, irreverent and humorous theatrical productions, and some tasty yummies care of the local food trucks that regularly make an appearance at the pub. The game is truly afoot in this Park Hill brewery.
And if you’re new to the area and feeling a hankering for being neighborly, then it’s likely that you’ll find what you’re looking for at Neighbors Park Hill Wine Bar. Enjoy your favorite glass of wine, along with a cheese plate or the special of the day. Top things off with cheesecake and conversation.
Coffee Shops in Park Hill Denver
How could you not want to try a restaurant called Cake Crumbs? You’re pretty much guaranteed to have a Divine dining encounter of the Third Kind when you eat there. Cake Crumbs serves a variety of cookies, cakes, and pastries, as well as full meal options. With an on-site coffee roastery and even coffee subscriptions, you’re also going to have the coffee equivalent of a fine dining experience. Vegetarian and vegan food options are also available.
Things to Do With the Kids in Park Hill
Although City Park with its exuberant fountain sits just a stone’s throw away from Park Hill, it isn’t necessary to leave the Hill to find some greenery. Park Hill is home to plenty of small, local parks and village green areas, including WH Ferguson Park and Fairfax Park.
There your kids can run off some steam, try their hand at the jungle gym, and generally, take in fresh Colorado air for an afternoon. Park Hill isn’t very big, so if you’re ambitious, you can walk to the local park or make it an excuse to get the bikes out and go for a serious afternoon ride.
Finally, when you’re done with your outdoor adventures, a stop-off at Dang’s for some soft-serve goodness satisfies the sweet tooth and your yearning for simpler times.
This retro-style ice cream restaurant serves ice cream concoctions that would impress Willy Wonka himself. And with its Scoop for Scoop program, your scoop of ice cream today benefits someone around the world tomorrow.
If you’re thinking about relocating to Park Hill, Denver, shoot me an email or call me at (616) 808-1185. I’d love to help you decide, and I can recommend other towns/cities in Denver and the Colorado Front Range!
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