Five Points

Five Points got its name from Denver’s old tramway company, which nicknamed it Five Points because their streetcars could not fit on their signs all the street names at this final stop. Today, this historic neighborhood features retail, restaurants, and services along Welton Street. With a rich history of jazz musicians – like Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, and Lionel Hampton – five points was a requisite stop for tours between the Midwest and the west coast. Some of the oldest and most beautiful Victorian-style homes make up this neighborhood, which is also undergoing a renaissance of new housing developments and luxury lofts.

Education

Gilpin Elementary School (K-5), 2949 California St., Denver, CO 80205

Wyman Elementary School (K-5), 1690 Williams St., Denver, CO 80218

Whittier School (K-7), 2480 Downing St., Denver, CO 80205

Cole Middle School (6-8), 3240 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80205

Morey Middle School (6-8), 840 E. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80218

Manual Arts and Cultural Studies High School (9-12), 1700 E. 28th Ave., Denver, CO 80205

Transportation

Convenient access to I-25, I-70, Park Ave., Broadway, and downtown.

RTD bus routes and light rail

Recreation

Curtis Park

Lawson Park