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Have You Been to the Lafayette Chicken Park?!
My daughters and I love Silver Creek Park (or most well known as “the chicken park”) in Lafayette, Colorado! With its adorable scavenger hunt, long zipline and so much more, it is a favorite park for all in the area. Honestly, the only reason we don’t spend more time there is because there is no bathroom 😉 Address: 612-566 Starline Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026 This poultry farm-themed park was inspired by the previous owners of the property, the Nuoci family. There is a plaque at the entrance along with the historic grain mixer from their farm, noting “one of the region’s largest poultry farms from 1920 to 1978.” I enjoy…
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Free Playground at the Denver Aquarium?!
Exciting news! There is a playground at the Denver Aquarium that doesn’t require admission to the full exhibit! Sharkey’s Fun Zone will bring joy to every little marine life fan. Your child will be running from shark to whale to even a game of hopscotch within minutes! The play area is located outside of the Aquarium Restaurant, best accessed through the gift shop. 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: 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211 Age Recommendations: Children ages 8 and younger (under 48″) will enjoy the Denver Aquarium’s…
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Best New Playgrounds in Loveland, Colorado!
Last week, we visited some of the recently updated playgrounds in Loveland, Colorado. It was a unique February weekend without snow (the next day hit 75 degrees!) so we made an afternoon of it! Before we started our park tour, we HAD to visit the Love Lock Sculptures at the Loveland Visitor Center! What a beautiful way to add to the local art as well as celebrate your love for others. When you visit, try and spot our #lovelock on the “L”! 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. Dwayne Webster…
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Loveland’s Dwayne Webster Park (aka “the Cannon Park”)
The City of Loveland has a goal to replace playgrounds every 10 years and in 2019, Dwayne Webster Veterans Park was a recipient! With it’s great location along Eisenhower, looking across at Lake Loveland, it is a perfect place to meet up with friends. If you’re meeting someone from Loveland, don’t be surprised if they call it the “cannon park” though because of the cannon just to the north of the play area. 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. Dwayne Webster Veterans Park Logistics Address: 401 W 13th St, Loveland,…
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Namaqua Park in Loveland is a Pond-Themed Gem!
Our visit to Namaqua Park in Loveland, Colorado was brief but enjoyable. It was a peaceful location on the west side of town next to the Big Thompson river. I could definitely see us coming back on a warmer day or when we might be able to spot some of the elk that pass through (evidenced by the elk droppings throughout the playground)! 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. Namaqua Park Logistics Address: 730 N Namaqua Ave, Loveland, CO 80537 Shade: Namaqua Park is surrounded by huge trees which will…
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Loveland’s Garfield Park (aka Junior Achievement Park) delights!
Did you know that Loveland’s Junior Achievement Park is now called Garfield Park? It is worth knowing both names though because you’ll see this park referred to differently depending on where you look. Regardless of the name, this park was a fun stop in our tour of Loveland and each of my girls would recommend it. 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. Garfield Park Logistics Address: 1010 W 10th St, Loveland, CO 80537 Bathroom/Shade: Unfortunately no bathroom is available and very little shade. A small pergola is there, however, no…
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One of the Best Nature Playgrounds in Colorado
Nature themed playgrounds in Colorado are definitely the newest and most popular trend. Utilizing boulders, logs, water and more connect families with nature and provide a peaceful place to play! This time our search took us to one of the best natural playgrounds in the area, Nature Kids Discovery Zone in Lafayette. 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: 665 Sir Galahad Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026 Bathroom: No bathroom available at the site. There are gas stations, fast food restaurants and a Starbucks on S Boulder Road if you need…
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Play in the Colorado Rockies Without Driving through any Mountains?
In northern Commerce City, you’ll find this Rocky Mountain inspired playground called Villages East Park. With the logs and rocks to climb through and “Kidz only” forts, children will love the outdoorsy feel that this park offers! 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: 11698 Chambers Road, Commerce City, CO 80022 Bathroom: There is actually a very nice bathroom building with running water and flushing toilet, as well as a drinking fountain! Shade: A large pavilion is available with 6 picnic tables and 2 grills. Unfortunately shade on the playground…
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The Most Fun You’ll Ever Have on a Tractor!
“Mommy, can we go to that barn park again? Pleeeeaaassseee?” At least once every summer, I get that question and I always know exactly which park the girls are requesting…Britton Park. This little gem is located just west of 68th and Sheridan, yet you would never know it existed, even if you drove along Sheridan daily! Britton Park is another one of Arvada’s best and you’ll see why… 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: 5574 W 69th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003 Bathroom/Shade: Unfortunately, no bathroom options at this park…
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You Haven’t Really Played Tag Until You’ve Played Tag at this Park!
If you have adventurous kids that love making an obstacle course out of anything, the next stop for you is Big Dry Creek Park in Westminster! With its high-bridged play structure, they will be sure to have a great time with that touch of thrill. 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: 1700 W 128th Ave, Westminster, CO 80234 Shade: This is a great park to visit during the spring or fall, or on a cloud-covered day. I don’t recommend visiting when it is sunny, 60+ degrees though because the…
