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Parks & Open Spaces

Paco Sánchez Park

Riverside neighborhood park with a towering play structure, baseball fields & open green space.

18.8 mi From Centennial Airport
30 min Typical Drive
Free Price Range
Paco Sánchez Park
Photo: Nicole Lee via Google
Paco Sánchez Park
Photo: Bree Dulaney via Google
Paco Sánchez Park
Photo: Karmen Zuniigga via Google

Paco Sánchez Park holds 4.5 stars across 3,092 Google reviews, which in a metro this competitive is earned, not given. Google's own summary calls it: "Riverside neighborhood park with a towering play structure, baseball fields & open green space.." It sits in Denver, about 18.8 road miles from Centennial Airport.

The Short Version

FactDetail
CategoryParks & Open Spaces
Where1290 Knox Ct, Denver, CO 80219, USA
Drive from Centennial Airport (KAPA)about 18.8 miles northwest, roughly 30 minutes
Google rating4.5 stars, 3,092 reviews

Getting There from Centennial Airport

From Centennial Airport, Paco Sánchez Park sits about 18.8 road miles to the northwest; outside rush hour plan on roughly 30 minutes by car. Rideshare pickups from the FBOs are routine, and the front desk will call one while you finish your coffee.

What Reviewers Keep Saying

“Beautiful park. Kids love the extreme climb to the top of the playground. The views are pretty sick from the top too. Splash pad for your kids to cool off from the heat. Catch the local icecream man when he comes thru wi…”

Hans Oaken on Google, 2 months ago

“Visited Paco Sánchez Park with my two kids and we had a really nice afternoon there. The park was clean, there was plenty of open space for them to run around, and the playground kept them entertained for quite a while. …”

Jentera Tempor on Google, 2 months ago

Hours and When to Go

Current hours are in the panel above, synced straight from Google, so holiday changes and seasonal shifts show up here without waiting on us.

What It Costs

Entry is free, which in this metro buys more than most cities charge for. Parking is the only variable worth checking.

What Visitors Say

Pulled from Google reviews, unedited. We do not moderate or curate these — they are what the public left.

★★★★★ 2 months ago

Beautiful park. Kids love the extreme climb to the top of the playground. The views are pretty sick from the top too. Splash pad for your kids to cool off from the heat. Catch the local icecream man when he comes thru with his cart also. I would be pleased if this park was in my neighborhood. I took my kids here twice on our vacation to Denver. Highly recommend

Hans Oaken
★★★★★ 2 months ago

Visited Paco Sánchez Park with my two kids and we had a really nice afternoon there. The park was clean, there was plenty of open space for them to run around, and the playground kept them entertained for quite a while. It felt safe and well maintained, and there were enough benches for parents to sit and relax. Overall, it's a great spot for families looking to spend some time outdoors.

Jentera Tempor
★★★★★ 4 months ago

This is an amazing park! I love the playground equipment they have to offer the kiddos. Please bring this to Michigan! Our kids didn't really want to leave and our big boy made friends. Highly recommend!!!

Jessica Howard

Frequently Asked

Does Paco Sánchez Park charge an entrance fee?
City parks are free; state parks charge a per-vehicle day fee. Each page notes which applies, and annual Colorado state park passes pay off fast for regulars.
How far is Paco Sánchez Park from Centennial Airport?
About 18.8 road miles northwest of KAPA, which works out to roughly 30 minutes by car outside rush hour.
What is Paco Sánchez Park's Google rating?
4.5 stars from 3,092 reviews as of our last sync. The live number and recent reviews appear right on this page.
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