North Denver  -  WEDNESdays

Coordinator: Lara Hooper Cell: 303-870-9833 | Email: larahoops@icloud.com

Email Lara to be added to the monthly location list and same-day cancellation notices.

Wednesdays - Meeting Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon (unless otherwise noted). May / June / July – 2026

May 6   Washington Park – (North Side) - 701 S Franklin St, Denver, CO 80209 A painter’s paradise right in the heart of Denver. Morning light plays across Smith Lake and the elegant 1913 boathouse, while mature trees frame distant mountain vistas. Expect ducks gliding on glassy water, joggers on the loop trail, plus swan boats. Parking: FREE -Parking lot off Kentucky & Franklin (watch for cyclists); free street parking throughout the park. Restrooms: Available at the rec center (open to the public). Meet: Near the boathouse

May 13  Denver Art Museum – Outside Grounds - 100 W. 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204 Hamilton Building is a work of art in itself – angular, reflective, and endlessly interesting from every angle. Outdoor sculptures (the towering Broom, the oversized Chair). Views of Colorado State Capitol dome rises in the distance between mature trees. Parking: PAID – Cultural Center Garage on 12th Ave ($11 for 3 hrs.) I think this is the best deal if staying longer. Nearby lots $7–$14; metered street parking $1/hr. (2-hr limit). Restrooms: Likely accessible inside the museum. Meet: Outside the main entrance of the Hamilton Building. 

May 20   Museum of Nature & Science - 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205 Set on a gentle rise in City Park, the museum’s west side offers one of Denver’s most iconic viewpoints. The entire skyline stretches before you, framed by mature elms and reflected in Ferril Lake below. On clear mornings, the Front Range mountains Parking: FREE – Free parking in the museum’s main lots and underground garage (arrive early on busy days). Restrooms: Available inside the museum (no membership needed for outdoor painting). Meet: On the west side of the building.

May 27  Denver Botanic Gardens - 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206 Twenty-four acres of living color and exquisite design. Wander through the serene Japanese Garden, the lush tropical conservatory, and the Woodland Mosaic Solarium. This summer features the Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism sculpture exhibit from April 18 – Sept. 7, 2026 – luminous, ethereal figures set among the greenery. Every turn reveals a new composition of texture, bloom, and light. Admission: Adults $16.25; seniors (65+) $12.50. Free to members Parking: FREE – Limited free parking in the Gardens’ complex between York and Josephine Streets. Restrooms: Available on-site Meet: In the front of the building