Come Visit the 10 Best Parks in Erie!
It’s time to check out the best parks in Erie, Colorado! This growing community, with its small town feel, mountain views and easy access from I-25, will bring your whole family joy with its many parks and outdoor activities. Below you’ll find a list of our 10 favorite parks in Erie along with their best feature. I can’t wait to hear which one is your favorite!
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#1 For the Most Shade: Arapahoe Ridge Park
Address: 1750 Powell St, Erie, CO 80516
The question I’m asked more than any other when talking about playgrounds…”is there shade?” For this reason, I am listing Arapahoe Ridge Park first! The large trees surrounding the playground provide shade for picnics and can cover the equipment during part of the day. Arapahoe Ridge is also a favorite park because it has a nautical theme! Upon seeing the sailing ship, treasure chest and shark swimming below, your children will go into instant character as ship captain or pirate.
#2 For a Challenge: Crescent Park
Address: 1300 Lombardi St, Erie, CO 80516
All of the equipment was replaced in 2020 at Crescent Park and it is a hit! Half of the playground has more traditional equipment with slides, swings and spinners, but the other half is a 7-piece challenge course! Little ones will love to play on the turf, your older kids and teens will run the course for the exercise and skill, and you might love trying it too! For full review and additional pictures, visit https://slidesandsunshine.com/erie-crescent-park/.
#3 For the Perfect Gathering: Erie Community Park
Address: 450 Powers St, Erie, CO 80516
Erie Community Park is a gem right in the heart of Erie and has something for the whole family. There are now three play areas, new bike pump track, basketball courts, baseball fields, a quarter mile walking loop, multipurpose/soccer fields, and a skate park! Large pavilions provides restrooms and are rentable to host your next family gathering, birthday party, or end of season event. For full review and additional pictures, visit https://slidesandsunshine.com/erie-community-park/.
#4 For a Splash: Lehigh Park
Address: 751 Eichhorn Dr, Erie, CO 80516
If you’re looking for a spot to cool off on those hot summer days, look no further than Lehigh Park! Currently the only splash pad in Erie so it can get crowded, but it is fun no matter when you go. There is a great playground with ramps, various obstacles, climbing boulder and has the rubber surfacing for early walkers and easier accessibility. Be prepared to find wet slides during splash pad hours though as the kids love to run back and forth between the playground and fountains.
Don’t forget to take along some of our park favorites!
#5 To Enjoy the Heights: Clayton Park
Address: Highlands Cir, Erie, CO 80516
Clayton Park in Erie was an instant favorite because of its tall slide structure. Not only is it a thrill coming down, it is quite a feat as the only way to get there is through a high rope maze! Did I mention that it also has two ziplines?! The play structure, hillside slide, climbable boulders and zipline will keep the kids interested for a while so go with a few friends and enjoy your time there too! There is a large pavilion, multiple small tables and cubes to sit on, and a gorgeous mountain view. For full review and additional pictures, visit https://slidesandsunshine.com/erie-new-clayton-park/.
#6 For Fitness with a View: Serene Park
Address: 200 Colliers Blvd, Erie, CO 80516
Serene Park is home to the first outdoor fitness park in Erie! I love this feature as adults can enjoy some exercise while the kids have a great time on the playground. The play equipment at Serene Park has a very natural feel with a treehouse-style structure for ages 2 to 5, a wooden bumblebee bouncer, log and rope obstacles, and a hillside slide with mountain views. It is a beautiful, peaceful spot!
#7 To Take on a Scavenger Hunt: Longs Peak Park
Address: 311 Wheat Berry Dr, Erie, CO 80516
One of our first favorite parks to find in Erie was Longs Peak Park and it continues to be one we visit over and over. The most unique feature is the Scavenger Hunt! There is a panel on the play structure showing 10 items to be found throughout the park (ie a frog, flower, and pickle) and it becomes a race to find all. Each item is a small colored oval attached to the equipment and can sometimes be a bit tricky to locate. I also recommend Longs Peak Park for the sports fields, accessible chair swing and view of Longs Peak. For full review and additional pictures, visit https://slidesandsunshine.com/longs-peak-park-erie/.
#8 To Visit the Moon: Star Meadows Park
Address: Flatiron Meadows Blvd, Erie, CO 80516
Talk about a great themed playground! Star Meadows Park has a climbable moon, a place to learn about the phases of the moon and a spot to become a human sundial. The equipment is a different style than any other in Erie, and if you go during non-school hours, you can play on the nature-themed playground at Meadowlark K-8 school as well!
Two “secrets” to know before you go…one, there is small button by the moon phase statue to turn on a mister to help you cool down and two, the sidewalk sparkles like stars if you go late in the evening. 😉 For full review and additional pictures, visit https://slidesandsunshine.com/starmeadows-erieco/.
Don’t forget to take along some of our park favorites!
#9 For a Day With Your Pups: Reliance Park
Address: 900 County Rd 1 1/2, Erie, CO 80516
The playground is small at Reliance Park, however, it is the perfect spot if you’re taking the pups along! The Boneyard is a fantastic dog park with a large area for them to get exercise and socialize. For rules and hours open, please visit here for the most up to date information. The playground has 1 baby swing, 1 traditional swing, bouncers and a small play structure, and there is also a baseball field if you want to bring along your equipment to practice.
#10 To Meet a Friend: Country Fields Park
Address: 1801 Tynan Dr, Erie, CO 80516
Erie Parks and Recreation recognized that the equipment at Country Fields was needing an upgrade so the playground was recently replaced! There is equipment for all ages, including swings, monkey bars, obstacles, and all with a “country fields” feel.
Have you been to any of these fantastic parks in Erie? Shout out your favorite, or the one you’re most excited to visit, in the comments below! Stay tuned, there are even more amazing playgrounds coming to Erie in the next few years!
Thanks for joining us at Slides & Sunshine. Now it’s time to get out there and PLAY!
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