A colorful mural with two side-profile faces, one painted in shades of blue and the other in shades of pink. Between and above them, there are images of a blue butterfly, an eagle, a plant, and a lit fuse with a flame. The background features striped
Colorful graffiti of a cartoon crocodile with an open mouth, sharp teeth, and crown above its head, on a white wall with geometric shapes and the words "ONE LOVE!" at the bottom.
Colorful mural with a spiral pattern featuring geometric shapes in shades of blue, purple, orange, and yellow, resembling a galaxy or vortex.
Colorful graffiti mural of a fierce tiger's face with vibrant pink, green, blue, and yellow background, and a 'No Smoking' sign on the right side.
Colorful graffiti mural of a dragon with vibrant leaves and abstract background art.
A colorful mural of a woman with long dark hair adorned with vibrant flowers, jewelry, and a butterfly in her hair, with a blue stained glass pattern background.
A colorful mural of a woman's face with blue, yellow, and red makeup and a large white flower in her hair, with a cracked paint texture.

Community Centers in Sun Valley

Immerse yourself in a historic and vibrant community at West Holden Place. Your new home is blocks from a variety of community centers.

  • Sun Valley Kitchen + Community Center serves children and families with food and love. Located in the heart of the Sun Valley neighborhood in Denver.

    https://sunvalleykitchen.org/

    MON – FRI 7am – 1:30pm   

    1260 DECATUR ST. DENVER 80204

  • Rude is a Regional Level recreation center located at Federal Blvd and Decatur St in the northeast area. This facility includes weight and cardio equipment, a full size gymnasium, an indoor lap pool, and group fitness classes (view the center activity sheet above). Aqua Aerobics and Swim Lessons are offered at this center.

    Monday - Friday:
    6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

    Saturday - Sunday:
    8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

    2855 W. Holden Pl., Denver 80204

  • For 25 years, EarthLinks has been cultivating personal transformation and self-worth with people experiencing homelessness and poverty. By creating opportunities through Earth-centered programs, individuals step out of isolation and into community – restoring each other and the planet.

    https://www.earthlinks-colorado.org/

  • Denver Urban Gardens (just call us DUG) is one of the largest independent networks of food-producing gardens
in the country. We steward almost 200 community and school-based gardens and 24 food forests across seven counties in metro Denver.

    https://dug.org/

  • La Alma is a Neighborhood Level recreation center located in the southwest area near I-70 and I-25. This facility features weight and cardio equipment, a gym, a game room, and meeting rooms that are available to rent.

    Monday - Thursday:
    10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    Friday:
    10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    Saturday:
    10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    Sunday:
    Closed

Colorful mural of basketball players on the side of a school building with a purple wall and yellow and red accents, and a sidewalk and trees in the background.
Rude Recreation Center building with blue exterior, large glass entrance, and the number 2855 on the front, with skate scooters parked outside on a clear day.
Colorful mosaic sign spelling out 'earthlink' in front of a chain-link fence with twigs and dried leaves, alongside a snowy sidewalk and a partly cloudy blue sky.
Graffiti-covered shipping container in an urban outdoor garden area with raised garden beds, surrounded by a chain-link fence and high-rise apartment buildings in the background.
A single-story commercial building with a mural of quotes on the exterior wall, surrounded by a concrete sidewalk, with modern multi-story buildings in the background and a trash can on the sidewalk.
Exterior of a building with a sign that reads 'earthlinks' and 'Community Ends Isolation.' The building has three windows, with a neon 'Open' sign visible in one. The sidewalk and street with parked cars and leafless trees are outside on a clear day.

Notable Restaurants near West Holden Place

  • Raíces is a place where Latinos can connect with their roots, surrounded by tradition, food, music, culture and delicious beverages. For non-Latinos, Raíces is a place where people can learn and partake in Latin & Caribbean cultures and their richness.​

    https://www.raicesbrewing.com/

  • Cilantro was created with the purpose to represent the authentic flavors of Mexico and bring them to the great city of Denver, Colorado. Using primarily local products from vegetables, cheeses and meats always with the desire of supporting our local community.

  • Venerable casual destination for basic beef cuts & burgers cooked on a flattop & wood-fired grill.

    https://www.columbinesteakhouseandlounge.com/

  • The Original Brooklyn's is south of Empower Field at Mile High. Offering burgers and pub fare at reasonable prices.

    https://www.originalbrooklyns.com/

  • Dive into the rich traditions and bold tastes of Mexico with an array of award-winning seafood dishes.

    https://elcamaronlocorestaurants.com

A large sign on a brick building reads 'Raices' with an orange leaf above the text. Beneath the sign, there is a black and white decorative illustration of a fox's face with leaves and geometric patterns.
Exterior of a corner building with a rounded turret, brick and stone facade, large windows, Christmas wreath, neon Bud Light signs, and a wooden door.
Exterior of a restaurant called Cilantro with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a clear blue sky.
Corner of a steakhouse with a neon sign saying 'STEAKS' and a tall sign advertising 'Columbine Steak House Lounge' against a blue sky with clouds.
Front view of a small fast food restaurant named El Camaron Loco with a blue awning and stone exterior walls. The signage features a cartoon shrimp fishing with a fishing rod, a surfboard, and colorful neon signs for Coke, Edge, and Corona on the win
Art District on Santa Fe

Santa Fe Art District

Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe, located about 2 miles, 6 minutes, from West Holden Place is a nationally known arts and cultural district. The Santa Fe Arts District is unique to Denver and serves as a meeting point for many of Denver’s finest artists, entertainers, and musicians.

Famous for the First Friday Art Walks, the area between 6th avenue and 13th avenue turn Santa Fe into an incredible street festival, complete with Food Trucks, Live entertainment, Pop-up shops, and Art Galleries, all free to the public.

The Santa Fe Art District is Denver’s gateway to art and culture.