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Colorado-inspired Free Indoor Playground
Don’t you love places to take the kids that don’t cost anything?! Let me introduce you to the NEW indoor play area at the APEX Center in Arvada! 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: 13150 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80005 Age Recommendation: The website recommends ages 1-10, however, I think kids over age 7 may be too tall for most of the features. This is the perfect place to take your young walkers to Kindergarten-age children! If your child is in that one to three year age, there’s…
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Jungle Updates Delight at this Arvada Park
The Town of Arvada has really impressed us with their commitment to updating older playground equipment. Just this month, as part of the “Taking Lasting Care” (TLC) program, the Rainbow East park was completely redone to provide a safer, more imaginative 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. Address: 8181 Yarrow Street, Arvada CO 80005 **Note that Rainbow East Park is also called Rainbow III Park or Rainbow Three Park depending on which map you use. It is just northwest of 80th & Wadsworth. Bathroom: Unfortunately, no bathroom at this…
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The Most Amazing Arvada Park You’ve Driven By and Never Noticed!
If you drive along I-76, you have passed this park, and I will tell you right now, it is worth the stop! My girls absolutely love Clear Creek Valley Park and I’ll tell you 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: 3700 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80002 Bathroom/Shade: The park is still quite new so there isn’t a lot of shade from trees yet, however, there are covered pavilions for the parents and some rooftops on the play structures. There is a bathroom building and running water fountain…
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Choose Your Jungle Adventure at Avery Park!
With its vibrant colors and jungle-inspired features, your kiddos will love this Fort Collins park! Recently redone, Avery Park has something for everyone and will be an instant favorite for more adventurous little visitors. 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: 1101 Castlerock Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80521 Bathroom/Shade: This park is in an established neighorhood so it is surrounded by huge shade trees! There is a small bathroom building making this a great place to meet some friends and hang out for a while. Age Recommendations: All! Toddlers will…
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This Slide (and View) Will Take Your Breath Away!
Do your kids love tall slides? You HAVE to visit Estates Park in Golden! This quiet, neighborhood park that overlooks Table Mesa and the town below has one of the tallest slides we’ve seen in Colorado. 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: 16164 W. Ellsworth Dr., Golden, CO 80401 Bathroom/Shade: There is a portable bathroom next to the parking lot. I wish there was a way to have more shade over the actual playground, but at least this park had some large trees and shaded picnic tables along the…
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Musical Fun at the New & Improved Clement Park!
When we heard that there was a completely redone park in Littleton, of course we had to visit! Oh my goodness, it was amazing! It is a huge playground and was really crowded for a Wednesday morning, yet I felt calm. How can you not feel at peace at such a gorgeous location overlooking Johnson Reservoir with an incredible view of the Colorado mountains?! 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: 7306 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 Bathroom/Shade: This park was built for people to stay a while so…
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Most Unique Playground in Colorado Mountains!
If you’ve been to Vail, you know that it’s more of a destination than a quick stop, but if you do happen to be driving through the mountains, we’ve found a perfect playground to visit! Your kids can have a fun break from the car and you won’t even have to deal with crowded parking garages! It’s a win-win! The park is called Red Sandstone Park and has a style all its own with giant stick figures and clubhouse feel. After a little research, we found that the town of Vail works with artists to create completely unique parks! We visited two other parks while we were in town and…
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Let Their Lights Shine at Countryside Park!
You know those moments when you see your child’s eyes go wide as their imagination kicks in? That was what we experienced the first time we went to Countryside Park in Westminster! “I’m the Captain!” “I’ll go check the lighthouse!” “Watch out for pirates!” The theme is so well done that it’s almost impossible not to get straight into character. 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: 10470 Oak St, Broomfield, CO 80021 This will take you to the Countryside Pool parking lot. The actual playground is a little walk…
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Twin Silo Park, A Farm-themed Playground Like No Other!
If you haven’t been to Fort Collins lately, I am going to show you why your kids will be begging for a trip there soon! Twin Silo Park is INCREDIBLE! I am calling it farm-themed because there are silos and a giant barn structure but that is really where the similarities end. We had never seen a park like this! 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: 5552-5564 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80528 Bathroom/Shade: There is a well kept, large bathroom building as well as water fountains. The kids…
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The Ultimate Playground in Denver!
We have a more recent review! Head to https://slidesandsunshine.com/paco-sanchez-park-denver/ for the latest, including Phase 2 additions! I have been waiting for the perfect time to visit “Re-Imagine Play” at Paco Sanchez park in Denver, Colorado and yesterday was the day! Just minutes from downtown, extremely close to Mile High Stadium, this is an incredible playground (and best news ever, they’re building it out even more!) Thank you to Denver Parks and Recreation, PCL Construction and Landscape Structures for creating this completely unique place for all to enjoy! Address: 1290 Knox Ct, Denver, CO 80204 This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on…
