Things to Do in Edgewater
One square mile, Sloan's Lake frontage, and Denver's most walkable small city
Dining & Nightlife
- Restaurant Count
- 15+ (concentrated in 1 sq mi — high density for size)
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 3+ (Joyride, Barquentine, Odell Sloan's Lake nearby)
- Coffee Shops
- Moderate — cafes in Edgewater Public Market and along 20th Ave
- Farmers Market
- Edgewater Public Market weekly farmers market (June–October, local growers and artisans)
- Food Trucks
- Regular rotation at Joyride Brewing and Public Market
Notable Restaurants
- Edgewater Public Market (artisan food hall — gyros, pho, burgers, enchiladas, community hub)
- Joyride Brewing Company (neighborhood taproom, dog-friendly, food trucks)
- Barquentine Brewing (Belgian-focused, in Public Market, family-owned)
- American Axes (axe-throwing bar)
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- Edgewater Civic Center — community events, city meetings
- Museums
- No museums in Edgewater — Denver museums 10-15 min away
- Public Art
- Growing collection along 20th Ave corridor
Annual Events
- Edgewater Arts Festival (August — 100+ local artists, workshops, Salsa & Soul music)
- Sloan's Lake Dragon Boat Festival (dragon boat races, Asian-American cultural celebration)
- July 4th concert and fireworks at Sloan's Lake
- Fiestas Patrias (Latino cultural celebration at Sloan's Lake Park)
Parks & Outdoors
- Sloan's Lake Park — Denver's 2nd largest park — 177 acres), 2.5-mile loop trail, kayaking, paddleboarding, stunning skyline view
- Edgewater Park — small city park with playground and picnic areas
- Sloan's Lake bike/walk loop — flat, paved, connects to Denver trail network
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Walker-Branch Park (green space for dogs). Sloan's Lake Park allows leashed dogs with lake access.
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- Sloan's Lake 2.5-mile loop (leashed dogs), connects to Denver trail network
- Vet Clinics
- VEG Edgewater (24-hour emergency vet, in Public Market area), Livewell Animal Hospital of Sloan Lake
- Pet Stores
- No dedicated pet stores in Edgewater — PetSmart/Petco in Lakewood (5 min)
- Dog-Friendly Patios
- Joyride Brewing (dog-friendly taproom), Edgewater Public Market outdoor seating areas welcome dogs
FAQ — Edgewater
What outdoor recreation is available in Edgewater?
Sloan’s Lake Park is Edgewater’s defining outdoor feature — Denver’s second-largest park at 177 acres, with a 2.5-mile loop trail, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The loop trail is flat and paved, connecting to the broader Denver trail network. Edgewater Park provides playground and picnic areas within the city limits.
What dining options are available in Edgewater?
Edgewater packs 15+ restaurants into its one square mile, giving it high dining density for its size. Notable options include: • Edgewater Public Market — artisan food hall with gyros, pho, burgers, enchiladas, and community events • Joyride Brewing Company — neighborhood taproom with a dog-friendly patio and food trucks • Barquentine Brewing — Belgian-focused, in the Public Market The area has 3+ breweries including nearby Odell Sloan’s Lake. The Edgewater Public Market hosts a weekly farmers market from June through October.