I've been waiting a long time to write about Washington Park.

"Wash" park, is a pretty popular way to get about 2.8 miles in on any evening. It's completely safe, completly pebble-gravel and the trail has no surprizes, so if the sun goes down on you you don't have to chicken-foot your way in the dark. Just recently I was at Runner's Roost where they have the most popular running spots in Denver, and I was floored: they don't name Washington. The only reason for this is because Wash park needs no help finding runners to work the trails. It's already packed at times on Saturday morning.

But for you, the gung-ho runner who needs a 11:00pm fix, this is the place to go. There is only one intersection where vehicles enter the park and you've got to watch for cars. But for 2.8 miles of terrian in an urban area that's not bad.

By the way, I read in 5280 that is was voted the best place to "break up with your boy/girlfriend". Say Wha? I guess this is such a popular event that people have really thought this one out. Gotta love Denver.