Washington Park's two lakes, flower gardens and tree-lined streets make it one of Denver's best-loved neighborhoods, and Rocky Mountain Florist delivers here Monday through Saturday.
Flower delivery around Wash Park
Washington Park, or Wash Park to most Denverites, is one of the city’s favorite neighborhoods, built around a 165-acre park with two lakes, a boathouse and some of the most-photographed flower gardens in Colorado. The neighborhoods on every side, West Washington Park, Washington Park East and the streets toward Old South Gaylord and South Pearl, are full of bungalows, Denver squares and new modern homes. We deliver throughout the area, mostly in ZIP codes 80209 and 80210, on our morning and afternoon routes.
A city that already loves its flower gardens is a fun place to deliver flowers. Our customers here send birthday bouquets, anniversary roses, new-baby arrangements and plenty of just-because flowers, and we make it easy for neighbors to brighten each other’s day.
Delivering to Wash Park homes
Most Wash Park deliveries go to single-family homes on narrow, tree-lined streets where parking can be tight. Many homes have front porches with steps, side gates or alley entrances. A short note about the best door to use, a gate code or a neighbor who can accept the flowers helps our driver on the first try. If no one is home, tell us a shaded, protected spot, such as a covered porch. Big old trees keep many porches shady in summer, but west-facing steps still bake in the late-afternoon sun.
For newer duplexes and townhomes, include the unit letter or number; many look alike from the street, and the unit number saves a knock on the wrong door.
Celebrations at the park
The Washington Park Boathouse and the lawns around Smith Lake host weddings, family reunions and picnics through the warmer months. For an event at the Boathouse, include the couple’s or host’s name, the event and the start time so we can coordinate with the venue. For a picnic or gathering on the lawn, it’s best to have flowers delivered to a home nearby and carried over, since we can’t leave arrangements unattended in the park.
Old South Gaylord and South Pearl Street
The small shopping districts on Old South Gaylord and South Pearl Street are full of restaurants, cafes and boutiques, and they are popular for birthday dinners and date nights. To have flowers waiting at a restaurant, call ahead to let the restaurant know, then add the reservation name and time to our delivery notes. We also deliver to the shops and offices on both streets for grand openings, staff birthdays and client thank-yous.
Hospital and school deliveries
AdventHealth Porter, just south of the neighborhood on South Downing Street, is the closest hospital, and we deliver there every delivery day. Use the patient’s full name and room number, and check first whether the unit accepts fresh flowers; intensive care and some other units do not. South High School and several Denver Public Schools elementary and middle schools serve the neighborhood, and we deliver to them for concerts, plays, graduation and teacher appreciation week. Schools route flowers through the main office, so include the full name and the event.
Gifts for gardeners
Many Wash Park homes have front-yard gardens of their own, and gardeners appreciate gifts that last. A potted plant that can move to the porch after the last spring frost, usually around mid-May along the Front Range, keeps giving long after a bouquet would fade. In winter, an orchid or a blooming plant brings some green indoors while the park’s beds rest under snow. If you are not sure what to choose, call (983) 203-9090 or email customerservice@rockymountainflorist.com and our designers will suggest something that suits the recipient.
Choosing flowers for Wash Park occasions
- Birthdays. A bright, garden-style bouquet suits the neighborhood’s love of flowers.
- New baby. Wash Park is full of young families; a compact arrangement or a plant for the nursery is a practical gift.
- Anniversaries. Roses remain the classic, from a small vase to a full dozen.
- Housewarming. A potted plant or orchid for a family moving into an old Denver square or a new build.
- Get well. A cheerful arrangement for home, or a plant for a hospital room at Porter.
- Sympathy. A soft arrangement or peace lily for the family, and standing sprays or wreaths for the service.
Seasons in Washington Park
When the park’s flower beds bloom in late spring, the neighborhood is at its busiest, and so are we, with Mother’s Day, graduations and teacher appreciation all in May. Summer is wedding and picnic season, when lighter arrangements hold up best in the heat. In fall, warm seasonal centerpieces suit Thanksgiving tables, and from late November through December we deliver poinsettias, wreaths and holiday arrangements to homes and shops across the neighborhood.
Keeping flowers fresh in Denver’s dry air
At about 5,300 feet, Denver’s air is dry most of the year, and older homes with radiators or forced-air heat are drier still in winter. Top up the vase with cool water every morning, trim the stems every two or three days, and keep the arrangement away from radiators, heating vents and sunny windows. A cool spot out of direct light, such as a dining table or an entry console, helps a bouquet last longest.
Card notes from Wash Park
So many Wash Park moments happen around the park itself: a proposal by the Boathouse, a first run around the loop after an injury, a dog's adoption day. If your flowers celebrate one of those, say so on the card. A line like "To many more laps around Smith Lake" is the kind of message people keep on the fridge long after the flowers are gone.
Sympathy flowers near Washington Park
Wash Park families often hold services nearby at Horan & McConaty's South Denver chapel or Shalom Funeral Service, both on South Colorado Boulevard, with burial at Fairmount Cemetery on South Quebec Street. St. John's Lutheran Church, across Franklin Street from the park, and Restoration Church on South Washington Street also host memorial services. We deliver to each and can send a second arrangement to the family's home the same day.
Same-day delivery in Washington Park
Wash Park is on our central Denver route, close to I-25 and reached by Downing, Franklin, University and Alameda. Orders placed by 1 PM Mountain Time, Monday through Saturday, reach Washington Park, Washington Park West, Platt Park and Bonnie Brae addresses in 80209 and 80210 that afternoon. On busy summer weekends, parking near the park can slow us down by a few minutes, so add a phone number in case our driver needs to text.
Places we deliver to in Washington Park, Denver
Washington Park is a neighborhood of bungalows and Denver squares around the park's two lakes. The hospitals, funeral homes and churches its residents use are mostly just outside it, so we mark those as nearby.
Hospitals
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AdventHealth Porter (nearby)
2525 South Downing Street, Denver, CO 80210 · (303) 778-1955
Senior living and care communities
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Wellsprings Care Center (nearby)
3636 S. Pearl St., Englewood, CO 80113 · (303) 761-1640 South of the park, just past Hampden. -
Acoya Cherry Creek (nearby)
301 S. Harrison Street, Denver, CO 80209 · (720) 668-0961
Independent and assisted living a short drive northeast of the park.
Hospice
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The Denver Hospice Inpatient Care Center (nearby)
8299 E. Lowry Boulevard, Denver, CO 80230 · (303) 321-2828
Schools
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Denver South High School
1700 E. Louisiana Ave., Denver, CO 80210 · (720) 423-6000 -
Steele Elementary
320 South Marion Parkway, Denver, CO 80209 · (720) 424-3720 -
Lincoln Elementary
710 South Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209 · (720) 424-5990 -
Merrill Middle School (nearby)
1551 South Monroe Street, Denver, CO 80210 · (720) 424-0600
Colleges and universities
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University of Denver (nearby)
2199 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80208 · (303) 871-2000
Funeral homes
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Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation - South Denver (nearby)
1091 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80246 · (303) 757-1238 -
Feldman Mortuary (nearby)
1673 York St, Denver, CO 80206 · (303) 322-7764
Cemeteries
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Fairmount Cemetery (nearby)
430 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80247 · (303) 399-0692
East of Washington Park along Alameda Avenue.
Churches and houses of worship
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Christ Church Denver (nearby)
2950 South University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210 · (303) 758-3674
Addresses and phone numbers checked on each place's own website or a government listing, October 29 – November 2, 2026. For funerals and memorial services, please confirm the time and place with the funeral home before ordering.
Valentine's Day and Mother's Day Washington Park, Denver delivery dates
Washington Park Valentine's deliveries go out Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027, because Feb. 14 is a Sunday. Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9; order for May 7 or May 8.
Washington Park flower delivery FAQ
Can you deliver flowers to the Washington Park Boathouse?
Yes. For weddings, showers and parties at the Boathouse, include the event name, the time and an on-site contact, and we'll deliver ahead of the start. For larger event flowers, call and talk with a designer.
Do you deliver to Platt Park and Bonnie Brae?
Yes. We deliver to all of Washington Park and the neighborhoods around it, including Wash Park West, Platt Park, Bonnie Brae, Belcaro and the blocks along South Downing, Marion and Franklin.
Which hospital is closest to Wash Park for flower delivery?
AdventHealth Porter at 2525 S. Downing St., just south of the park, is the closest hospital, and Swedish Medical Center in Englewood is a short drive farther. We deliver to both every delivery day. Include the patient's full name and room number, and check first whether the unit allows flowers.
Can you deliver flowers to a shop on Old South Gaylord or South Pearl Street?
Yes. Include the shop or restaurant name, the recipient's full name and the business hours. For a restaurant table surprise, call the restaurant to let them know flowers are coming and add the reservation name and time on the cart page.
Do you deliver flowers to South High School?
Yes. School deliveries go to the main office during school hours on weekdays. Include the student's or teacher's full name and the event, such as a performance, game or graduation.
Do you deliver sympathy flowers for Washington Park families?
Yes. Tell us the name of the person being honored, the venue and the service time, and we'll coordinate with the funeral home or church so the flowers are in place before the service. We can also send a second arrangement to the family's home the same day.
What flower gardens are in Washington Park?
Washington Park is one of Denver's best-known places for flowers. It has a replica of Martha Washington's garden at Mount Vernon, completed in 1926, and a Victorian-style perennial garden first built in 1917, with large formal flower beds planted every summer. It's a favorite spot for photos, picnics and proposals, and we deliver to homes all around the park.
Can I get same-day flower delivery in Washington Park?
Yes. Order by 1 PM Mountain Time, Monday through Saturday, and Rocky Mountain Florist will design and deliver your flowers in Washington Park that day. With a morning route and an afternoon route, same-day orders don't sit around until evening.
What is the cutoff for same-day flower delivery in Washington Park?
Order by 1 PM Mountain Time for same-day delivery in Washington Park. Orders placed after 1 PM, or on a Sunday, go out on the next delivery day. You can also schedule a delivery up to 90 days ahead.
How much does flower delivery to Washington Park cost?
Delivery is $17.95 per address anywhere in Washington Park. Arrangements start at $69.95, and Designer's Creation lets you pick any price from $69.95 to $199.95 and let our designers create something one of a kind.
What days do you deliver in Washington Park?
Monday through Saturday, except New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and other major holidays. Orders placed on Sunday are delivered Monday or on the date you choose.
Can I choose a morning or afternoon delivery time in Washington Park?
We run a morning route and an afternoon route every delivery day. We can't promise an exact time, but if flowers must arrive before a set time, such as a funeral service, a party or a surprise, add that time on the cart page and we plan the route around it.
Are your Washington Park arrangements made by real florists?
Yes. Our family designs flowers for the Denver area. Arrangements are made by hand the morning they're delivered and carried to the door by our professional floral drivers. It's old-fashioned, personal floral service.
Who answers the phone at Rocky Mountain Florist?
Our designers do. When you call (983) 203-9090 about flowers for Washington Park, you're talking with a florist who can help with colors, flowers, size and what suits the occasion.
Can I request a specific flower or color for someone in Washington Park?
Yes. Tell a designer about the favorite flower, the color to match or the occasion, and if it's a reasonable request and we can get the flowers, we'll make it. Or choose Designer's Creation, set a price, and let our floral artists create something one of a kind.
I just heard about a funeral service in Washington Park this morning. Can you still get flowers there in time?
Call us right away at (983) 203-9090. Orders placed by 1 PM Mountain Time go out the same day, and our morning and afternoon routes give us two chances to reach the service. Tell the designer the service time and location, and we'll do everything we can to have flowers there on time.
What happens if the delivery address in Washington Park is empty?
Our driver looks for a safe, shaded place or a neighbor or office and leaves a note. If there isn't one, we contact the recipient and bring the flowers back the next delivery day, so they never sit in harsh weather.
Do you deliver to my ZIP code in Washington Park?
We deliver throughout Washington Park, including 80209 and 80210. Not sure an address is on our routes? Call (983) 203-9090 before you order and a designer will confirm.
How do I keep flowers fresh in Washington Park's dry Colorado air?
Colorado's low humidity and high altitude dry flowers faster than at sea level. Top off the vase with fresh water every day, recut the stems at an angle every two or three days, and keep the arrangement away from heater vents, fireplaces and sunny windows. For a gift that lasts for weeks, a live plant or dish garden is a great choice.
What should I send if I want flowers to last in Washington Park?
Ask for carnations, alstroemeria, chrysanthemums, orchids or lilies. They handle Colorado's altitude and low humidity well. Or send a live plant or dish garden, which can last for weeks or months.
Can I change my order after I place it?
Yes. You can change the delivery day, the address or the card message until the morning of delivery. Call (983) 203-9090 and our team will update it.
Will the flowers go to the patient's room?
Not by us. Hospitals near Washington Park have our drivers check in at the front desk or volunteer desk, and staff or volunteers bring the flowers up. Please send the full name and room number, and ask whether the unit allows flowers.
How do deliveries to senior living or memory care in Washington Park work?
We go to the front counter. Memory care and many assisted living buildings are locked for residents' safety, so our driver hands the flowers to reception, the staff verify the resident, and they deliver them personally. Older residents can be more vulnerable to outside exposure, so this protects them. Include the resident's full name and room or apartment number.
Can I trust you with a sensitive delivery in Washington Park?
Yes. We know the hospitals, care communities and funeral homes across the Denver metro, and we treat every sympathy, apology and get-well order as the important message it is. If a detail doesn't add up, we call you first.
How can I confirm the service time before sending funeral flowers to Washington Park?
Call the funeral home directly to confirm the date, time and location. Obituary information changes and is sometimes printed wrong. We have great working relationships with funeral homes across the Denver metro, we always verify service details before we deliver, and you can call us at (983) 203-9090 for help.