A Historic Tribute to Childhood Nestled near the edge of Ferril Lake in Denver’s City Park, the Children’s Fountain is a graceful and contemplative sculpture that captures the innocence and curiosity of youth. Designed by Max Blondat, a French sculptor from Paris, the piece was originally commissioned in 1912 by Denver Mayor Robert Speer. The design was based on a sculpture created in 1905 and displayed in Düsseldorf, Germany. The fountain ...
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A Scenic Gateway to Denver’s Largest Urban Lake The pier at Sloan’s Lake Park provides a serene vantage point over Denver’s largest urban lake, offering panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and the city skyline. This modest wooden pier extends into the lake, serving as both a visual anchor and a quiet retreat for parkgoers. Situated near the intersection of West 17th Avenue and Raleigh Street, on the revitalized southeast shore, ...
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Expo Park: A Hidden Gem in Aurora, Colorado Expo Park in Aurora, CO is a popular 57-acre park that offers a wide variety of recreational activities for visitors of all ages. The park features several sports fields and courts, a playground, picnic areas, and a lake where visitors can go fishing or paddle boating. Located at 10955 E Exposition Ave, Expo Park is open to the public from dawn to dusk, and ...
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Bishop Castle: A Unique Piece of Architecture in Colorado Nestled in the San Isabel National Forest, approximately 2 hours south of Denver, Colorado, stands an impressive castle-like structure called the Bishop Castle. Built entirely by one man, Jim Bishop, the castle is a testament to the power of human will, creativity, and passion. Jim Bishop began construction of Bishop Castle in 1969, after purchasing the land at the age of 15. Originally, ...
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The Lowry Sundial at Great Lawn Park: A Timeless Piece of Art The Lowry Sundial at Great Lawn Park is a striking art installation that features a unique, functional sundial in the center of a circular plaza. The sundial was designed and fabricated by Colorado-based artist Jesse Clark in 2004 (Managing Partner at Stream Landscape). Jesse has been recognized by The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA,) among many other reputable groups. ...
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Wynken, Blynken and Nod is a public art installation located at Washington Park within Denver, Colorado. Originally built in 1918 by sculptor Mabel Landrum Torrey as a fountain on the western edge of Washington Park. The resulting piece, Wynken, Blynken, and Nod Fountain, was dedicated in 1919. Blynken is the child standing behind Wynken, wearing an evening gown, with Blynken's plump arms wrapped around Wynken's neck. Nod can be seen as the ...
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Hermes is a public art installation located within Greenwood Village, Colorado. This piece interestingly enough actually goes by the name Mercury. We looked and looked to find answers to provide along with this piece, and Tim Vacca the Director of Programs & Communications (2022) at MOA was able to provide the wonderful insight here. The sculpture was procured by John Madden and his wife, Marjorie Madden, when Tuscany Plaza was built in ...
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Friendly, quaint and communal is a quick description we'd give this neighborhood spot. Conveniently located near the University of Denver, the coffee shop makes it simple for students looking to get their internet and caffeine fix. You can see the menu here. This café gives off a the sense of productive ambiance. Keith's Coffee Bar certainly has the space to accommodate small to medium sized gatherings (up to 10 people.) ...
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Denver's very own marathon is an event which is organized every year. This event is hosted by the Colfax Marathon Partnership and HAL Sports in the heart of what we know as City Park, a geographical location hard to miss as it's right next to the Denver Zoo. A lot of the city's athletes are eager to participate, as this is one of the largest nationally recognized races found within ...
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The Lone Tree Leaf Pedestrian Bridge: A Unique Landmark in Colorado The state of Colorado is known for its picturesque natural scenery, from the towering Rocky Mountains to the sweeping plains. But nestled in the heart of the Denver metro area is a unique landmark that draws locals and tourists alike: the Lone Tree Leaf Pedestrian Bridge. Located in the city of Lone Tree, just south of Denver, this striking pedestrian bridge ...
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