Most inspirational part of Sloan’s Lake pays tribute to legendary Colorado storyteller

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems).

When writer’s block hangs over my head like a thunderous cloud, I inevitably find myself walking toward Sloan’s Lake Park, almost as if I’m in a sleepwalking trance.

The cure for the blank train of thought (and my favorite spot in the sprawling 177-acre park) lies at the corner of Meade Street and West 19th Avenue: Melrose Inspirational Garden.

When Moose, my 2-year-old black lab, isn’t dragging me across the lawn to sniff another pup, I like to take a seat on one of the many benches under the aluminum pergola and ask Frances Melrose for some inspiration.

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