Find your place in Lowry and City Park, CO

Lowry and City Park sit side-by-side in central Denver, pairing a neighborhood built on the former Lowry Air Force Base with one of the city's largest and most storied urban parks. The Exchange at Boulevard One anchors Lowry's shopping and dining scene with a Target, Clark's Market, and a rotating lineup of restaurants and services, while Bastien's Restaurant and Park Burger draw diners to the City Park side along Colfax Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Denver Public Schools campuses run through both neighborhoods, and City Park itself, at more than 300 acres, gives residents an unusually large stretch of green space close to home.

City Park's cultural institutions give Lowry and City Park residents an unusual concentration of arts and science programming within a single park. The Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science both sit inside City Park's grounds, while Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, on Lowry's former airfield, adds aviation and space history to the mix. Dining and entertainment cluster around The Exchange at Boulevard One and the restaurants lining Colfax Avenue, Denver Public Schools serves both neighborhoods' education needs, and outdoor recreation ranges from City Park Golf Course's fairways to the Lowry Sports Complex's fields and courts.

Transportation and accessibility

On the move

Public transportation

RTD bus Route 20 runs along 20th Avenue directly past the Denver Zoo, City Park, and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on its way to Union Station downtown, while Route 6 and Route 10 serve Lowry with connections toward Alameda Station and other regional stops. Denver's East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project, running along City Park's southern edge, is under construction with center-running lanes planned to add frequent service to the corridor.

Airports

Denver International Airport (DEN) sits roughly 20 to 23 miles northeast of Lowry and City Park, a major hub for United Airlines and Southwest with nonstop domestic and international routes. Reaching the airport typically means driving by way of I-70 or Colfax Avenue to Peña Boulevard, or connecting through RTD's bus network toward the airport rail line downtown.

Cars and driving

City Park sits about 10 minutes from Downtown Denver by way of Colfax Avenue or 17th Avenue, while Lowry adds another 5 to 10 minutes via 6th Avenue or Alameda Avenue depending on traffic. Colorado Boulevard and I-70 provide additional routes north, south, and east across the metro area. Both neighborhoods sit close enough to downtown that many trips avoid highway driving altogether.

Pedestrians and bicycles

Denver's citywide bike network includes striped lanes and neighborhood bikeways through both Lowry and City Park, with a protected lane on Downing Street connecting into City Park itself. The city's shared bike and scooter program offers another option for short errands without the need of a personal vehicle, and City Park's internal paths give residents a car-free loop around Ferril Lake and the park's open lawns.

Industry and job market

Your next job awaits

Lowry and City Park's job market centers on healthcare, finance and insurance, and education, anchored by employers based directly within the two neighborhoods. Pinnacol Assurance operates its headquarters within Lowry, and Vitalant's Colorado headquarters and donation center sits nearby on Yosemite Street. National Jewish Health, at the corner of Colfax Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, and Denver Public Schools round out a job market with roles across medicine, insurance, and education.

Finance and insurance

Pinnacol Assurance operates its headquarters within Lowry, supporting workers' compensation insurance roles spanning claims, underwriting, and administrative functions.

Healthcare

Vitalant's Colorado headquarters and donation center, National Jewish Health, and Intermountain Health's Lowry Clinic employ physicians, technicians, and support staff across both neighborhoods.

Educational services

Denver Public Schools and the Community College of Aurora's Lowry Campus employ teachers, faculty, and administrative staff serving students from kindergarten through college.

Retail

The Exchange at Boulevard One supports ongoing demand for store associates, managers, and service staff across its grocery, home goods, and specialty tenants.

Leisure and hospitality

The Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum employ guest services, education, and operations staff across City Park's cultural institutions.

Real estate and construction

Lowry's ongoing build-out around The Exchange at Boulevard One continues to support development, property management, and construction roles as the former air base finishes its transition to mixed-use neighborhood.

Education

Education for every age

Denver Public Schools, Colorado's largest school district, serves students throughout Lowry and City Park. Denver Public Schools reported a record four-year graduation rate above 80% for its Class of 2025, its fourth consecutive all-time high, alongside recognitions including the Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award and John Irwin School of Excellence Award for individual schools across the district. Denver Public Schools publishes detailed boundary maps and school-level accolades on its official website. The Community College of Aurora's Lowry Campus adds public higher-education options within Lowry itself, offering associate degree and transfer programs close to home.

Things to do

Out and about

City Park anchors the area's cultural life with the Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and City Park Golf Course all sharing its grounds, while free City Park Jazz concerts and the Saturday City Park Farmers Market bring residents together throughout the warmer months. In Lowry, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum and The Exchange at Boulevard One round out a full slate of dining, shopping, and cultural options close to home.

Our top picks

Denver Zoo

This 80-acre zoo inside City Park houses hundreds of species across immersive habitats, from the Toyota Elephant Passage to Predator Ridge. Conservation programs and seasonal member events add to a lineup of exhibits drawing repeat visits throughout the year.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

This museum on City Park's eastern edge features dinosaur fossils, gemstones, space exhibits, an IMAX theater, and a planetarium across its permanent galleries. Rotating traveling exhibitions and hands-on programming for all ages give the museum a fresh lineup nearly every visit throughout the year.

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Housed in a former Lowry Air Force Base hangar, this museum displays more than 60 historic aircraft alongside flight simulators, space artifacts, and rotating exhibits. Guided tours, camps, and educational programs cover the site's decades of military and civilian aviation history in detail.

City Park Golf Course

This municipal 18-hole course reopened after a full stormwater-focused redesign with mountain views framing nearly every hole. A driving range, practice green, and clubhouse round out the amenities on one of Denver's most scenic and accessible public courses for golfers of every skill level.

The Exchange at Boulevard One

This 135,000 square foot mixed-use development in the heart of Lowry houses a Target, Clark's Market, a fitness studio, and a rotating lineup of dining and service tenants. Community events like farmers markets, food truck rallies, and car shows draw neighbors together throughout the year.

Bastien's Restaurant

This longtime supper club on Colfax Avenue has served classic American fare from a retro, mid-century dining room since the 1950s. Its neon sign, old-school cocktail menu, and nightly live piano have made it a City Park area landmark for generations of loyal regulars.

Park Burger

This local burger restaurant's Hilltop location near City Park serves scratch-made patties, hand-cut fries, and craft milkshakes in a casual, family-friendly dining room. A rotating list of seasonal specials keeps the menu fresh throughout the year alongside its classic lineup of favorites.

City Park Jazz

This free Sunday evening concert series fills the lawn around City Park's Pavilion on Ferril Lake with jazz, funk, blues, and Latin acts throughout the summer season. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are all welcome across the surrounding grass during each weekly show.