About

In 1886, the University Park neighborhood originated as a small university town.  While sometimes referred to as “Observatory Park,” University Park is the correct name historically.   According to the 2000 census, University Park had 6,870 residents (up from 6,161 in 1990).  The 3,557 households had a mean household income of $65,311.25. (Other details are available at the DenverGov Census Page.)

All University Park residents are members of the University Park Community Council (UPCC).  Annual dues of $20 per household ($15 for seniors) are voluntary and help support our regular business activity, annual events, the neighborhood newsletter and other administrative costs. Learn more about Supporting UPCC.   Posted copies of the UPCC Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are also available.   

UPCC Neighborhood  General Meetings

The UPCC holds three general meetings annually. All meetings are held at University Park Elementary Auditorium at Iliff & St. Paul Streets.

• Winter:  Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012, 6:30pm social hour, 7pm meeting
• Spring:  Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 6:30pm social hour, 7pm meeting
• Autumn: Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 6:30pm social hour, 7pm meeting

UPCC Annual Independence Day Parade

Every July 4th at 10 am in Observatory Park you will find all the neighborhood kids in a bike parade. All kids are welcome, and the VFW Band is on hand to make the day all the more festive. Following the Parade, Denver Fire Station 24 brings over a pumper truck to help beat the heat and hose down the crowd. The University Park Mothers Club has a booth that provides refreshments.

UPCC Holiday Sing and Sleigh

On a Sunday in the late afternoon in early December, Observatory Park transforms into a winter wonderland. The UPCC provides horse-drawn hay rides for all residents, Chamberlin Observatory is open for night viewing of skies, there is live holiday music for all to enjoy (from Swallow Hill), and hot drinks and cookies are provided by the UPCC, the University Park Mothers Club and local residents.