With the Colorado Rockies home opening day approaching on April 5, 2024, let’s take a look at the Ballpark Neighborhood in Denver. The centerpiece of the area is Coors Field, but the district’s defined boundaries are Wewatta on the west, Broadway, 24th Street, and Park Avenue on the north, California on the east, and 20th Street on the south. At one time, the area revolved around the rail line with warehouses and factories that all took in and shipped goods via the trains.
In 2002, the Ballpark Historic District was formed as a way to preserve the many historic buildings in the area. Today, there are many entertainment options in the area from baseball games at Coors Field, to the bars, restaurants, and businesses lining the main streets. Try the pineapple upside down pancakes at Snooze, or the spicy chicken empanadas at Lazo Empanadas. Grab a beer with a friend at Star Bar and walk over to Aloy Thai for some Pad Thai.
Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox is a music venue, restaurant and bar which offers patrons a memorable evening. They also serve brunch where you can sip on bottomless mimosas while you nibble on the open face BLT. Head to nearby McGregor Square for amazing food at Caldéro and try one of their hand-crafted margaritas.
Life in the Ballpark Neighborhood is anything but boring and LIV Sotheby’s International Realty is representing three distinct properties in this unique area of Denver.
2245 Blake Street, Unit #C
This two-bedroom, three full bathroom, two-story loft sits right in the heart of the Ballpark Neighborhood. With over 1,900 square feet of living space and access to a rooftop deck, this is the perfect home for those seeking the Denver lifestyle in a historic neighborhood.
The main level offers picture windows providing plenty of natural light and breathtaking mountain views. The gourmet kitchen with an eat-in bar and adjoining dining room is perfect for hosting guests, and the exposed brick accent wall creates a pleasing visual component to the space. A cozy fireplace in the living room calls for chilly winter nights inside, while the primary bathroom boasts heated floors and a luxurious steam shower to ward off cold mornings.
Enjoy the convenience of walking to Coors Field, as well as myriad restaurants, shopping, events at Ball Arena, bike trails and Riverfront Park, all a short distance away.
2245 Blake Street, Unit #C is represented by Anne Dresser Kocur, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
1901 Wazee Street, Unit #310
Located a baseball’s throw away from Coors Field in McGregor Square, this is the perfect location for those looking for modern living in the heart of the Ballpark Neighborhood. Offering incredible views of the Rocky Mountains, in one of the city’s newest developments, the private balcony overlooks McGregor Square’s outdoor plaza. This modern studio features quartz countertops, a large bathroom, Murphy bed and built in bookshelves.
1901 Wazee Street, Unit #310 is represented by Delroy Gill and Stuart Crowell, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
1901 Wazee Street, Unit #305
Located in the same building, this unit boasts premium finishes including Italkraft cabinets, quartz countertops, Sub Zero and Wolf appliances in the kitchen. It also includes a Murphy bed, large bathroom, and is the ideal place for those wanting a perfect pied-à-terre experience in the city.
Both residences offer access to the amenities provided to McGregor Square residents including a fitness studio, pool, community center, and a reserved parking space. Enjoy the ease of the location offering restaurants, bars, entertainment, The Rally Hotel, and shopping all a quick walk away.
1901 Wazee Street, Unit #305 is represented by Ronzo Smith, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
Coors Field Fun Facts
Walk over to Coors Field and enjoy a Colorado Rockies baseball game from any of these residences. If you find yourself in the 20th row of the upper deck, the purple seats represent 5,280 feet exactly.
The stadium was built in 1995 and was the first ballpark with a heated infield and grass. Underneath the grass you’ll find 45 miles of cable used to melt the spring and fall snow, but also to help keep the grass green during the dry summer months.
The elevation and dry air are famous for giving the baseballs a 9% increase on traveling distance, so when the bat hits the ball, it accelerates quicker.
In 1999, 303 home runs were hit at Coors Field.
Because of the extra traveling distance, Coors Field now has a humidor room to keep the balls moisturized. Since the humidor room was built, 20% less home runs have been hit at the park.
You may wonder why a baseball team has a dinosaur for a mascot. Dinger came into existence when a dinosaur skull was found on the stadium grounds during construction. Historians estimated it was 66-million years old.
Take me out to the ball game!
