Denver's historic neighborhoods are known for their shady, tree-lined streets and green spaces. Ancient trees reside across the city and offer so much more than just protection from the Colorado sun. With health and wellness benefits, positive water effects, air quality improvements, and reduction of city temperature swings, a Denver neighborhood with great tree coverage is a perk that stands above the rest.
Our robust tree canopies are dominated by maple, ash, locust, linden, elm, and oak and bring an annual ecosystem cost benefit to The Mile High City of over $15 million. Many of Denver's historic neighborhoods out-shade the city goal of 18% tree coverage.
*ratings below are based on Denver's goal of 18% tree coverage.
Country Club
With 48% tree coverage, the Country Club neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 30% and is one of Denver's most shaded neighborhoods
Montclair
With 43% tree coverage, the Montclair neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 25%
Hilltop
With 42% tree coverage, the Hilltop neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 24%
Park Hill
With 41% tree coverage, the Park Hill neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 23%
Washington Park
With 40% tree coverage, the Washington Park neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 22%
Belcaro
With 38% tree coverage, the Belcaro neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 20%
Cheesman Park
With 37% tree coverage, the Cheesman Park neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 19%
Congress Park
With 37% tree coverage, the Congress Park neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 19%
Platt Park
With 37% tree coverage, the Platt Park neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 19%
Hale
With 34% tree coverage, the Hale neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 16%
East Colfax
With 32% tree coverage, the East Colfax neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 14%
Berkeley
With 31% tree coverage, the Berkeley neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 13%
Sloan's Lake
With 30% tree coverage, the Sloan's Lake neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 12%
City Park
With 28% tree coverage, the City Park neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 10%
Highland
With 25% tree coverage, the Highland neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 7%
Capitol Hill
With 25% tree coverage, the Capitol Hill neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 7%
Cherry Creek
With 22% tree coverage, the Cherry Creek neighborhood exceeds Denver's goal by 4%
Explore some of Denver's greenest neighborhoods below and check your own neighborhood's tree coverage on the Denver Parks and Recreation œTreeport Card:
If you're a tree lover (or tree hugger), stroll Denver's tree walk path to see some of the city's oldest and rarest. This walk circles the City Park neighborhood and is sure to leaf you impressed:Tree walk map.
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