Barnum balances old-school Denver grit with easygoing convenience, offering hilltop views, wide front porches, and quick access to downtown and the mountains. Named for showman P.T. Barnum, the neighborhood sits just southwest of Denver and neighbors Barnum West, Villa Park, Westwood, and Valverde. Many streets are lined with mid-century bungalows and brick ranches, and residents prize the area’s unfussy, communal feel.
Outdoorsy? Barnum Park is a daily staple, with open fields, a serene lake, and skyline-to-foothills panoramas; browse programming and amenities on the city’s page for Barnum Park. The neighborhood hub, Barnum Recreation Center, offers fitness classes, youth sports, and community events, while summer days revolve around the splashy Barnum Outdoor Pool. Book lovers tap into the Ross-Barnum Branch Library, a welcoming Denver Public Library outpost with storytimes, maker activities, and free Wi‑Fi.
Families appreciate accessible schooling options: neighborhood kids start at Barnum Elementary School, with nearby secondary choices like DCIS at Baker and West High School. Commuters ride the W Line light rail—see RTD’s W Line—or zip via Federal Boulevard to local taquerias, bakeries, and markets.
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