Smith Lake and its 1913 boathouse anchor the north end of the park; Grasmere Lake sits to the south. Between them are the Martha Washington Garden — modeled on George Washington’s garden at Mount Vernon — a recreation center, tennis and volleyball courts, and a loop path that is busy with walkers, runners and cyclists from early morning on.
Smith Lake and the 1913 boathouse
Housing character
Early-1900s brick bungalows, Denver Squares and Tudor revivals still define many blocks, often on deep lots with detached garages off the alley. Over the past two decades many have been expanded or replaced with contemporary homes, so a single street can hold a 1910s bungalow beside a new modern build.
Homes facing the park itself come to market rarely and carry a premium for the views across the lawns and lakes.
1264 S High St — sold by Kim, 2024
Streets worth walking
Old South Gaylord Street and Old South Pearl Street are the neighborhood’s two small commercial districts — independent restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques, with a seasonal Sunday farmers market on Pearl. The University of Denver is just south, and the Louisiana–Pearl light rail station connects to downtown and the Tech Center.
Evening in the park
Kim in Washington Park
Kim has worked with sellers and buyers here — selling a 1919 bungalow two blocks from the park on South High Street and representing the buyer of a 1924 home directly on the park on South Gilpin.
Whether you are weighing a move, preparing a house for market or simply curious what your home is worth today, Kim is glad to start with a conversation.
