• Winter Beauty, by Tom McClure
About FANS
Friends and Neighbors (FANS) of Washington Park is a not for profit 501(c)3 organization established in 2006. FANS advocates for Washington Park and is committed to: conservation for future generations, education for park users and providing a voice for the park with the City.
We are an all volunteer organization that provides education via monthly meetings held at the Dos Chappell Bath House. We also provide volunteer and financial support for park improvement projects.
Bird Walks
FANS and the Denver Audubon Society offer free guided bird walks in Washington Park throughout the year. Bring your binoculars, camera and your curiosity.
Regular species include Mergansers, Canvasbacks, Buffleheads, Pintails, Canada Geese, Redheads, Snowy Egrets, Great Blue Herons, Black-crowned Night Herons (above), Red-winged Blackbirds, Double-crested Cormorants, Hummingbirds, American White Pelicans, Nuthatches, Sapsuckers, Spotted Towhees, Downy Woodpeckers, Red tailed Hawks, Bald Eagles, Tree Swallows and many more.
Volunteer with Us
FANS donated 16 native Serviceberry trees that horticulturist, Skyler Smith, team and volunteers planted in early 2025 in the Big Gardens along Louisiana Avenue. Humans and birds alike are very fond of the ripe fruit that ripens in June. Skyler has transformed the Big Gardens into a pollinator oasis, stop by to see the new trees and all the flowers this season.
Check out our Tree Guide that contains descriptions of 84 tree species found in the park and on the South High School Campus. Our guide helps with tree identification and includes maps to aid in the location of each tree in the guide.
Pollinator Corridor
The Washington Park Pollinator Corridor is a collaborative partnership with
People and Pollinators Action Network, Washington Park East Neighborhood Association, West Wash Park Neighborhood Association, SummerHome Garden, and Oasis.
One of the most effective ways to combat pollinator habitat loss is through individual actions like reducing pesticide use and growing native plants. Anchored by the spectacular gardens in Washington Park, the Pollinator Corridor seeks to amplify and connect individual efforts with a campaign of community and ecology.
What’s happening in the park today?
Stay tuned for our upcoming events that aim to bring the community together, raise awareness about park-related issues, and promote unity among park visitors and neighbors.
Washington Park is home to many events such as charity runs. Some of these, like the annual Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry, have a big impact for other park users, such as road closures. The city has a comprehensive Special Events Calendar that can help you discover happenings in the park.
