Observatory Park

Zip Code: 80210, 80209

Observatory Park, named for the historic Chamberlain Observatory, resides in the park, is one of Denver’s most prominent neighborhoods. The observatory boasts a prized 1894 Alvan Clark-Saegmuller 20-inch refracting telescope and hosts weekly and monthly events, including the Denver Astronomical Society’s Star Party nights. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2008 underwent a complete renovation with support from a Historic Colorado grand, the Denver Astronomical Society, and the Observatory Park Community (1).

Home to the beautiful, tree-lined campus of Denver University, this neighborhood enjoys the cultural diversity of a college town with its abundance of lectures, concerts, and theater productions. The students, professors, and locals in the area provide an area that emphasizes intellect and the thirst for knowledge. It’s located near both the light rail line and the I-25 corridor, making it convenient and an excellent location for commuters traveling to the Denver Technological Center (DTC), downtown, or virtually any other area in the front range. The same name's park is spacious with massive trees and is great for families (it has a large playground area) or to find some solitude amongst the trees. This neighborhood is a quiet and picturesque area. Many quaint shopping districts nearby cater to anyone from college students to the casual shopper to the informed buyer. Many boutiques, galleries, bookshops, coffee bars, and cafes are all located in and around the area. One of the local favorite restaurants is Jerusalem’s, a middle eastern joint with highly affordable prices, delicious hummus, gyros, and a wide array of customers from all walks of life. Jerusalem Restaurant has been open like clockwork since its inception close to twenty years ago and has never closed for more than half a day; the one time it did close, it was not by choice but because of an issue outside of their control. They have loyal customers because they have been so earnest and consistent in their trade.

Observatory Park – Real Estate Snapshot

Many homes in Observatory Park have been scrapped and rebuilt hold newer construction while beautiful older homes still exist within the lovely tree-lined streets. Furthermore, it has recently been reported that Mill Creek Residential Trust, a Dallas-based residential real estate company, plans to build 275 luxury apartment units in Observatory park near the campus of DU. Their rationale for choosing Observatory Park is “the easy commute to Denver employment centers” from the neighborhood and its proximity to “some of Denver’s best amenities and transit” (2). The expected completion of this complex is in the first quarter of 2017.

1) Denver Astro Society

2) Dallas firm to build 275 apartments near the University of Denver