Denver CO homes for sale are situated in an area highly focused on nature. What is often overlooked, though, is the number of recreational opportunities and parks that go far beyond the stereotypical skiing and snowboarding.

It’s no wonder people look for Denver CO homes for sale. Denver has come a long way since its founding in 1858. Back then, it was on the empty side, littered with a few buildings and trees. Now, 150 or so years later, Denver is home to 29 recreational centers and over 200 parks.

The parks certainly vary in size. For example, the City Park alone is 314 acres. Many of the parks were acquired from state lands in the 1800s and 1900s in the city. The city’s first landscape architect, Reinhard Schuetze, used his creativity in Washington Park, Cheesman Park, City Park and more. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., Saco Reink DeBoer, and others also contributed over the years.

Outside of Denver, the city has acquired, built and maintained around 14,000 acres of parks in the mountains. From Red Rocks Park to Winter Park Resort in Grand County, Denver develops areas that normally wouldn’t receive much attention and transforms them into great scenery that locals and tourists alike flock to. That’s why year after year people continue to search for Denver CO homes for sale.

If Denver’s love of nature sounds like something you and your family would appreciate, contact me, Denver REALTOR® John Dunn. I’ll be happy to show you the many great Denver CO homes for sale that fit you.

Cheesman Park photo © Nick Nunn