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NEW Playground in Broomfield for your Little Climbers!
Did you know that the Broadlands West playground in Broomfield was recently redone? It has some fantastic equipment for your older kids and more adventurous littles! 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: Meadow Mountain Road and Sheridan Boulevard,Broomfield, CO 80020 Broadlands West Playground Logistics Bathroom: Yes! There is a portable restroom near the parking lot. Shade: Possibly my favorite part of the play structure …the large shade cover! It doesn’t help every slide but it does make a difference overall. There are also some shade trees near the playground. Age…
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Which Colorado Playgrounds are Open?
Last update: 6/18/2020 Open – Boulder, Aurora If you’re a playground-loving family like us, the stay at home orders have been tough! For years we’ve spent our summer days traveling to parks across Colorado, sharing our favorites with others. While this time home has been wonderful, we are ready to get back out there and play (safely, of course 😉 )! If you aren’t quite as ready to venture out, here are some fun ways to stay active at home: 10-ways-for-kids-to-stay-active-at-home/ Below, you will find a list of which Colorado playgrounds are open, anticipated opening dates and a list of those undecided/unknown. Please note that this is not a complete…
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The Best Park in Fort Lupton!
“Are you sure you want to bring along those roller skates?” “Yes! We HAVE to!” Who would’ve expected that my daughter’s insistence to bring skates would lead us to the best park in Fort Lupton?! Until a week ago, this wouldn’t have even been a thought. Thanks to some nice neighbors though, we have found ourselves the new owners of roller skates. Watching them attempt to learn on our sidewalk and street has been terrifying to me so when I heard about the open playground & skate park at Community Center Park, I gave in and we brought them along! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may…
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A Swing Zipline?! Nottingham Park in Avon is a must see!
Warning, after reading this, your kids will be begging for a stop at Harry A. Nottingham Park in Avon during all future Colorado mountain drives! 🙂 The playground is large, with something for everyone, but there’s really one reason you’ll be going…the swing zipline! 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: 414 W Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, CO 81620 (Directions led me one block early, continue past the condos and you’ll see playground and parking along the road.) Check out these Mom Must Haves! Bathroom: There is a restroom building…
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3 Reasons We NEED Our Playgrounds Back!
April 27th through May 1st is National Playground Safety Week and, unfortunately, comes at a time when we are not able to go visit any. 🙁 This COVID-19 Stay at Home order and #socialdistancing is tough on everyone, but I see the struggle often in our children. Just months ago, they would’ve been playing with friends at recess, interacting at school and, as often as we could, going to playgrounds. This post is sponsored by Voice of Play, but opinions expressed are my own. The longer we have to stay away, the more I am realizing the benefits that playgrounds provided. As described on Voice of Play, these are just…
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Here’s Why Longs Peak is One of the Best Parks in Erie!
Unless your child has had soccer or baseball practice here, you probably have no idea that one of the best parks in Erie is tucked in this quiet neighborhood. Longs Peak Park is one of our family favorites for a few reasons, but for me, it is the peacefulness and view of, you guessed it, Longs Peak! 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. Longs Peak Park Logistics Address: 311 Wheat Berry Dr, Erie, CO 80516 Bathroom: Yes, there is one portable restroom near the baseball field. Shade: The play equipment…
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Dinosaur Thrills at Trail Winds’ Indoor Playground!
Have you been to the new indoor playground at Thornton’s Trail Winds Rec Center? It will be your dinosaur-loving child’s new favorite place to go! The play area is completely true to its theme AND it’s FREE! 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: 13495 Holly St, Thornton, CO 80602 Based on REAL dinosaur bones found in Colorado! What makes this playground even more amazing is that it resembles the real dinosaur fossils uncovered in Thornton just a few years ago. In 2017, scientists discovered that the bones found were…
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Best Space-themed Parks in Colorado
March 20th is Alien Abduction Day – the perfect time to celebrate space-themed parks in Colorado! You will be amazed at the playgrounds we’ve come across and your future astronauts will love them. You may even want to grab a helmet and some props for the full effect! This is our list, but if we’ve missed a favorite of yours, give it a shout out in the comments below. #4 Scott Carpenter Park Address: 1505 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303 With this space shuttle, it had to be on the list! Boulder’s Scott Carpenter Park is the most nostalgic playground in our collection of space-themed parks in Colorado. Unfortunately, the…
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T-Rex Fans Will Love this Dinosaur Park in Boulder!
We sure love themed playgrounds and recently came across this dinosaur park in Boulder, Colorado (otherwise known as East Boulder Community Park). An older playground with well used equipment, but by far the favorite stop of the day for our girls. With the large T-Rex watching from the middle of the play area, it brings out imagination galore. 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: 5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303 Park Logistics Bathroom: The playground is near the East Boulder Community Center, however if that is closed, we spotted…
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10 Fun Ways for Kids to Stay Active while Stuck at Home
I am writing this at a time where many parents are wondering “what should I do with kids at home for weeks”? We are working our way through the Coronavirus pandemic and sadly facing many unknowns. So, although I typically share playgrounds to stay active, for today I’m sharing how to stay active INDOORS. Here is a list of 10 ideas for staying active inside your home… 1 – Create an Obstacle Course Right off the bat, this comes with a warning – there is likely an age limit depending on your home and amount of breakable items. However, if you have a good space, my girls love making obstacle…
