Anchoring an attractive, historic residential neighorhood east of the Colorado State Capitol building, Cheesman Park (E. 11th and Race Sts.) is one of Denver's prettiest green spaces and also the most popular outdoorsy area in the city among gays and lesbians, who typically lay out on the lawns, play frisbee, picnic, jog, and relax here throughout the year, and especially in summer. The photo here, of course, is taken in winter with the park covered in snow (it's popular at this time for cross-country skiing). Here's a look at Cheesman Park on a sunny summer day.
It's from this leafy park with wonderful views of the Rocky Mountains that the Gay Pride Parade starts each June. The park from East 8th Avenue at Williams Street, from East 11th Avenue just west of Race Street, and from East 13th Avenue from Franklin Street.