One gravedigger claimed to feel a strong hand fall upon his shoulder, only to turn around to find no one there. What lurks beneath the surface of Denver’s beautiful Cheesman Park? There are thousands of bodies under this popular Denver park from its time as a city cemetery. "Cheesman is a beautiful park, but part of its appeal may lie in its unique history," McGranahan said. Haunted history: from cemetery to Cheesman Park Kelly Jensen , KUSA 4:11 PM. We love George C. Scott and the entire cast. During this 1.5 hour interactive walking ghost tour you will uncover the eerie history behind the park (Denver’s first city cemetery).. That includes … Haunted history: from cemetery to Cheesman Park Kelly Jensen DENVER - The 80 acres of Cheesman Park where today dog-walkers, joggers, and outdoor enthusiasts gather, … The haunted history of Denver’s Cheesman Park. MST October 22, 2015 DENVER - The 80 acres of Cheesman Park where today dog-walkers, joggers, and outdoor enthusiasts gather, lies on top of what was once Denver's first cemetery. Accounts of otherworldly activity in Cheesman Park stretch back to when the transfer of bodies began in 1893. It's no surprise, given what lies beneath the park, that many said they think it's haunted. Related: Ghosts in the Graveyard: The Haunted History of Savannah’s Colonial Park Cemetery. ... Cheesman Park is one of Denver's oldest neighborhoods — a small, densely populated area … Along the tour you’ll hear haunting tales and hair-raising first accounts of paranormal activity. In the summer Cheesman usually hosts a free, weekly movie in the park. I bought the CD which is rare - was pretty hard to find. The Deadly History Of This Denver Park Is Terrifying But True. Denver is home to one of the best park systems in the country, which includes the large and iconic Cheesman Park … The 1980 film The Changeling is based on the paranormal events Russell Hunter experienced while living in an old home near Cheesman Park in the late 1960s.. Hunter had worked as a musical arranger for CBS-TV in New York City, but moved to Colorado in the mid-1960s to help his parents manage the Three Birches Lodge in Boulder. The story is undoubtedly embellished, but that park is truly haunted. History Front of Cheesman Memorial Pavillon. Many of the 19th century mansions located in Capitol Hill, some right on the edge of the park/cemetery, are reportedly haunted as well. After the cemetery became unsightly and unused, it was converted to a park in 1890 and completed in 1907. It was originally the Prospect Hill Cemetery built in 1858, which expanded east to Denver Botanic Gardens and Congress Park. 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