We find parks from town websites, playground manufacturers and parent recommendations (thank you!), but this park in Thornton was found by a happy accident! We were trying to visit Cherry Drive Elementary’s playground and when we found that the equipment was in use by a day camp, we went to the next closest park…Cherry Park! As you’ll see why below, what a hidden gem!
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Address: 11500 Birch Dr, Thornton, CO 80233
Bathroom: No, we did not see any restrooms available.
Shade: Some. There are roofs covering the play structures, a pavilion and large trees that all provide shade.
Surface: Wood chips.
Don’t forget to take along some of our park favorites!
Age Recommendations: Ages 2 to 12.
Swings: There are 2 baby swings, 2 traditional belt swings and 1 tire swing.
Water Features: None.
While you’re in the area, check out the colorful, inclusive playground at Carpenter Park. You’ll find a splash pad, carousel and lake activities as well!
The clubhouse-themed play structure at Cherry Park in Thornton is wonderful! There is a second story with a tall slide for the more adventurous and many slides, ladders, and bridge making it perfect for a game of tag.
We love the “extras” added to the play structure, such as the spinners and rolling bar slide. There was also a log roller and apparently we don’t have this skill yet so it led to a lot of laughs!
Cherry Park in Thornton is also home to two baseball fields, a basketball court and large multipurpose field. It also provides a great walking path along the perimeter for a nice family stroll or with your pups!
Looking for another great playground nearby? Check out Cherry Drive Elementary during non-school hours, it’s fantastic!
Thanks for joining us at Slides & Sunshine. Now it’s time to get out there and PLAY!
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