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9 Family Activities to Do Outside this Fall/Winter!
Here we are in November and with everything changing daily around us because of COVID restrictions, it is time to get back to some family activities we can do outside! We had so much fun in the spring/early quarantine time playing outside – of course we want to keep up the fun through the fall and winter. Below you will find 9 activities that you can do as a family outside to stay active and away from the screens… 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. 1 – Nature Art To…
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Writer’s Vista Park in Littleton, Tall Slide and Great View!
After a day of playing at Chatfield Reservoir, we just had to find a park in Littleton for a quick stop! Writer’s Vista Park was perfect, it had a bit of everything for the girls. For me, I loved that it was peaceful and had gorgeous views! 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. Writer’s Vista Park Logistics Address: 1900 W Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO 80120 Bathroom: Yes, there is a bathroom building available. Shade: There is a pavilion shading multiple picnic tables and a few shade panels above the play…
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Hop on Down to Hopper Hollow Park in Wheat Ridge!
If you haven’t been to the Hopper Hollow Park in Wheat Ridge, it’s time to check it out! We love a good themed playground and couldn’t wait to finally visit. You will find giant grasshoppers atop the picnic table pavilions, ladybug spots and the merry go round looks like a lily pad floating down the creek. 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. Hopper Hollow Park Logistics Address: 6351 W 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Bathroom: Yes, there was a portable available across a small grass field. Shade: Some. There are…
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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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17 Indoor Play Areas Open This Fall in Colorado!
With all of the current restrictions due to COVID, many of us have started wondering if any indoor play areas are open… Will our kids be stuck at home all day when the snow hits?! Good news, no! There are many fantastic places open and ready to see you! Here is a list of indoor play areas and some kid-friendly activities that are currently available in Colorado. Don’t forget to check their website or call for up to date information about reservations, altered hours, etc. 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…
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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…
