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Monkey Island, Platt Park
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SightPlatt Park

Monkey Island

  • 4.419 reviews
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Monkey Island is a small, scenic park offering peaceful waterfront views, winding walking trails, and grassy picnic spots. Expect a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere ideal for photography, casual strolls, and spotting local wildlife — a pleasant urban escape worth visiting for quiet outdoor time.

Quick answers

Monkey Island in short

When is the best time to visit Monkey Island?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Monkey Island indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Monkey Island?

1397 W Louisiana Ave,Denver, CO 80223.

Right now · 2:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Monkey Island
  2. 2 Washington Park · 9 min
  3. 3 Lincoln's Roadhouse · 13 min
  4. 4 Barnes Hiking Trail · 15 min
  5. 5 Ruby's Market · 18 min
1397 W Louisiana Ave, Denver, CO 80223(opens the map)DirectionsTo Platt Park

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.4from 19 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Picnics
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Casual
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time