If you’re looking for a playground with mountain views and a nearby hike, Dakota Ridge Park in Boulder is your next place to go! Located in North Boulder, this playground has a subtle prehistoric-theme and will provide fun for elementary age and younger children. Enjoy!
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Address: 501 Dakota Blvd, Boulder, CO 80304
Bathroom: None at the time we visited.
Shade: Not much, there are a couple of covered tables, but most of the play area is uncovered.
Surface: Rubber pour-in-place surfacing.
Age Recommendations: I would recommend up to age 10 for this playground. There is a lot for the toddlers to enjoy and with the rubber surfacing, it is quite easy for them to get around. The play structure for ages 2 to 5 has a tic-tac-toe board, tunnel, slide and panels to help learn time and states!
Swings: 2 traditional swings and 2 baby swings.
Water Features: None.
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We loved the subtle themed elements such as the dinosaur footprints along the surfacing, tree-like shades over the benches and the fossil imprints. My daughter had a great time trying everything in the main play structure which was more of a collection of obstacles. It was a test of balance and strength with some silliness along the way.
Across the grass field from the playground is a large boulder to climb so take along a scooter or plan for a walk around the park perimeter to experience everything.
Dakota Ridge Park is on the northern side of Boulder and has beautiful views nearby. Just a few blocks from the park is a trailhead with a 1.4 mile hike as well!
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