Dog Walkers in Chaffee Park

Federal Boulevard on Chaffee Park’s west side is lined with local fast food eateries, convenience stores, and service stations. An elementary school and several parks are also within walking distance. 

Dog walkers in Denver should be prepared for some cool, snowy winters. Summers are warm and pleasant for walking, however, extreme heat sometimes occurs and precautions should be taken to avoid overexposure or overexertion when the temperature soars. Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are also possible. Check forecasts to avoid extreme weather conditions which can come on suddenly due to Denver’s high plains location.

There are no sidewalks along residential streets, so pedestrians and pets need to share the road with local traffic where grassy berms do not provide a separate place for foot travelers. 

The terrain in the Chaffee Park neighborhood is flat, so dogs and people of all ability levels can easily navigate the area with no steep hills to climb. Avoid the busy freeway to the south and the tracks and railyards to the east as these are not pedestrian-friendly areas.

There are several community parks and greenways in the Chaffee Park neighborhood. Zuni Park is located on the district's north border and has a paved path for cyclists and pedestrians to use. There are also picnic sites and a shelter for local dog walkers to use in the park. Recreation facilities in the park include a mixed-use athletic field, ball diamonds, a playground, an outdoor fitness circuit, basketball court, and a playground. The annual Skyline Festival is also held in this park.

Chaffee Park, ironically, is located a few blocks south in the community of Sunnyside. It has ball diamonds, basketball courts, a play structure, and open grassy areas with some shade trees. Paved paths throughout the park provide dog walking trails for locals and their pets. Also located in Sunnyside just sort of Chaffee Park is the Pecos and 46th Park to the south with sports fields associated with a local school.