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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…
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TOP 10 Parks of 2019
After visiting over 70 Colorado playgrounds in 2019, selecting the top 10 was quite the task! I asked for help from each of my daughters, reviewed our past blog posts, until finally coming up with this list. Have you visited these incredible playgrounds? We have some beautiful weather coming soon, the perfect day trip destinations are listed below! #10 Estates Park – Golden What can I say, this slide had to make the list! Golden’s Estates Park wowed us all with its play structure (just look at its size compared to my daughter on the stairs!) and incredible views. Check out the full review at https://slidesandsunshine.com/golden-estatespark/ #9 Avery Park –…
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Unique Space-themed Park Complete with Moon Rover!
Talk about a trip down memory lane! I grew up one block from Ralston Valley Park and used to ride my bike there often with my sister and friends. Well, things have changed and this was definitely not that same playground! Nestled in the middle of the Ralston Valley Creek trail, you will find this renovated, space-themed playground that takes your breath away! With so many picnic tables, shaded play areas, and bike/walking path, your entire family will enjoy this trip to 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:…
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Washington Park Playground Looks Completely Different! Love it or Leave it?
I had heard years ago that we should visit the “boathouse playground” at Washington Park in Denver. Little did we know as we finally made it there this fall, it was removed in September 2018! Apparently, that playground had been built decades earlier and the out-dated wooden structure caused safety concerns. Luckily, we missed all of the construction and found a brand new Washington Park playground completely finished. The reason for my article’s title…many rocks around the park had “Bring our old equipment back!” written with chalk. Apparently there are some that miss the old playground š I’ll let you be the judge – check out the new playground below…
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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…
