Children’s Fountain at City Park
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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The Pier at Sloan’s Lake Park
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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