Parks
Parks we've visited and recommendations to share!
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Unique Play Experience at Sugar Beet Park!
I was intrigued when a friend mentioned Sugar Beet Park in Fort Collins, Colorado. I had no idea what a sugar beet was, let alone how they’d design a playground around it! What we found was an extremely well done park design giving homage to the history of Fort Collins. It is like visiting an outdoor museum! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Sugar Beet Park Logistics Address: 524 San Cristo St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 “The location of Sugar Beet Park in Fort Collins is central to three neighborhoods,…
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NEW Inclusive Playground in Commerce City!
I don’t know about you, but this start to the school year has been tricky. We’ve been online, now we’re a hybrid model, we had a teacher out for a week…it’s been (and continues to be) quite the adjustment! So, when we finally felt like we had a good time to get back to the parks, we wanted it to be a big deal. We decided on Veterans Memorial Park, the new inclusive playground in Commerce City, and we were more than happy with that choice! The play area was huge, the equipment was colorful and great for all ages, and there was even a nature play area. Keep reading…
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Grand Re-Opening of Erie’s Crescent Park Playground & Challenge Course!
My daughters and I were absolutely thrilled to be part of the Virtual Re-Opening celebration of Crescent Park in Erie on September 28th! I don’t know if the girls really grasped the Leslie Knope coolness factor of that or if they only heard “you get to be the first kids to try out the playground”…either way, none of us could wait to get there! No longer are the faded play structures to be seen, this new GameTime equipment is bright and eye-catching. One side has the more traditional elements (slides, swings, spinners) and the other side is a 7 piece challenge course! This post may contain affiliate links and while…
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Did You Know There’s A Cave Park in Boulder?!
Call them caves, call them tunnels, call it the “hide and go seek” park…whatever you call it, your kids will love Arapahoe Ridge Park in Boulder! You won’t need all of the fancy play equipment as they will crawl around and through and in and out the whole time you’re there. This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Arapahoe Ridge Park Logistics Address: 1220 Eisenhower Drive, Boulder, CO 80303 Bathroom: Unfortunately, no. If you need a rest stop, there are some fast food options and gas stations available closeby on Arapahoe…
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3 Reasons to Visit this Inclusive Playground in Aurora!
Red-tailed Hawk Park is home to an amazing inclusive playground in Aurora, but that’s not all! You will find a destination that everyone can enjoy and where all can participate. **Keep reading to see the 3 reasons to visit Red-tailed Hawk Park!** This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Address: 23701 E Hinsdale Way, Aurora, CO 80016 Bathroom: Yes. There is a bathroom building near the parking lot. Shade: Not much. As you’ll see from the pictures below, there are a few large umbrella shades, but overall, most of the play…
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Park with Shade, Fitness and Lakeside Fun in Lafayette!
By far, the most common question I get asked is “Can you recommend a good park with shade?”. Sadly, this is a tough one to answer! There just aren’t that many great playgrounds covered in shade in Colorado. However, there are a few, and Waneka Lake Park is my favorite to recommend! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Waneka Lake Park Logistics Address: 1600 Caria Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026 Bathroom: Yes, there is a bathroom available near the lake. Shade: YES! Best feature of Waneka Lake is that it has…
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Suprisingly High Slide at this Arvada Park!
We have found another Arvada park to add to your must visit list! Memorial Park provides thrills with its massive play structure and highest slide in the area. With its central Arvada location, you’ll find many other amenities nearby such as a skate park and the Johnny Roberts Memorial disc golf course! Keep reading to see what makes this park such a great spot to take your kiddos ages 5 and up… This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Address: 8001 W 59th Ave, Arvada, CO 80004 Bathroom: There is a…
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Broomfield Introduces New Inclusive Playground!
It’s time to visit the new Broomfield inclusive playground! Broomfield County Commons Park is now a PlayCore National Demonstration Site and has been designated as “a project of excellence for meeting best practices that promote inclusive play and recreation.” Not only that, it is also a demonstration site for youth fitness! This is truly a playground for the entire family to enjoy. This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Address: 13200 Sheridan Boulevard, Broomfield, CO 80020 Bathroom: Yes, there is a large pavilion serving the playground and surrounding soccer and football…
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No Fear of Heights Allowed at this Fort Collins Park!
I have to admit, this Fort Collins park caused me some confusion… I read about the brand new playground at Crescent Park on the City of Fort Collins page, but then I couldn’t find it by name on any map! Apparently, this neighborhood park is also called Maple Hill Park in some locations (like the Google Map below). Regardless of the name confusion, Crescent Park was an exciting find for our family! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you. Crescent Park Logistics Address: 2238 Maple Hill Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524…
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Bring Your Lil’ Explorers to this Charming Park in Louisville!
UPDATE FEB 2021: Sadly, the man-made forest structures have been taken down. The playground is great and there are still many trails for walking and biking as you’ll read in our review from summer 2020… Two town playgrounds were chosen for an update this year and Keith Helart Park in Louisville was one of the lucky winners! While the playground isn’t huge, it has wonderful new equipment, large amounts of shade AND a secret forest that will bring out the imagination in us all. This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost to you.…
