Central Denver
City Park West
Victorian homes, two hospitals and the east end of 17th Avenue, between Uptown and City Park.
Location: Central Denver, from Downing St to York St and from Colfax Ave north to 23rd Ave | Vibe: Historic, mixed, walkable | Known for: 17th Avenue, the hospital district, quick access to City Park
City Park West is a small neighborhood, about 5,800 people between Downing and York Streets, from Colfax north to 23rd Avenue. The name says where it is: right on the west side of City Park. A lot of people call the western half Uptown, and the two areas run together along 17th Avenue.
The housing is a mix. You will find Victorian and early 1900s homes, some still single-family and many split into condos or apartments, along with brick apartment buildings and newer townhomes and condos. Prices here tend to run a little higher than Uptown because there are more houses and townhomes in the mix.
The hospital district
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Saint Joseph Hospital are both in the neighborhood, near 19th Avenue. That brings a steady stream of doctors, nurses and staff who want to live close to work, and it keeps rental demand strong for investors.
Living here day to day
The east end of the 17th Avenue restaurant strip runs through the neighborhood, and the blocks along 17th and 18th are where most of the shops and restaurants are. City Park, the zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science are right across York, and East High and the Esplanade are just to the southeast.
City Park West at a glance
Residents
About 5,800 people (2020 census).
Getting around
Walkable to Uptown and City Park. The 15 and 15L buses run on Colfax, and 17th and 18th Avenues are quick routes downtown.
Public schools
Denver Public Schools. Assignments vary by address, so confirm with DPS for any home you are considering.
Rules to know
Many homes are condos, so review HOA documents carefully. Some blocks are in Denver historic districts, which adds design review for exterior changes.
“City Park West puts you between the restaurants on 17th and the biggest park in the city, with a lot more housing variety than people expect.”
Marla on City Park West
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Local spots worth knowing
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City Park
The zoo, the Museum of Nature and Science and Ferril Lake, right across York Street.
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17th Avenue
The east end of Denver’s well-known restaurant row.
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Hospital district
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s and Saint Joseph, both within walking distance for many residents.
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Victorian blocks
Late 1800s and early 1900s homes, some single-family and many converted into condos.
City Park West real estate
City Park West has a mix of Victorian-era homes, condos in converted houses and apartment buildings, and newer townhomes. It usually comes in a bit above Uptown and below the single-family neighborhoods south of Colfax.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index for Source: Zillow Home Value Index for City Park West, Denver, as of August 31, 2026. All home types, including condos and townhomes., as of August 31, 2026. All home types, including condos and townhomes.
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Who buys in City Park West
The buyers I work with in City Park West usually want walkability and a park nearby without paying Cheesman Park prices.
Healthcare workers
Living a few blocks from the hospital is hard to beat for long or overnight shifts.
Townhome buyers
Newer townhomes give you a garage and low maintenance close to the city center.
Investors
Hospital and downtown demand keeps rentals here in steady demand.
City Park West questions I get asked
Where is City Park West?
City Park West runs from Downing Street east to York Street, and from Colfax Avenue north to 23rd Avenue, just west of City Park. The western part is often called Uptown.
What kind of homes are in City Park West?
A mix of Victorian and early 1900s homes, condos in converted houses, apartment buildings, and newer townhomes and condos.
How much do homes cost in City Park West?
The Zillow Home Value Index for City Park West was about $601,000 as of August 2026, down 0.8% over the prior 12 months. That figure includes all home types.
Which hospitals are in City Park West?
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Saint Joseph Hospital are both in the neighborhood.
Nearby neighborhoods
Uptown is west across Downing, and City Park is east across York. Whittier and Five Points are north across 23rd Avenue, and Cheesman Park is south across Colfax.
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