• Golden Estates Park
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    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…

  • Clement Park Littleton CO
    Inclusive/Sensory Parks,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    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…

  • Twin Silo Park Fort Collins CO
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    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…

  • Turnberry Park Commerce City Colorado
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    3 Reasons This is Our Favorite Park in Commerce City!

    This park has been on our list to visit for about a year and I am so glad we can now share it with you. Turnberry Park was full of vibrant colors, created with all things flower garden and was overall the best park in Commerce City! We have already been talking about which friends live nearby so that we can go back with them (on a cooler day though 😉 ). Address: 10725 Wheeling St, Commerce City, CO 80022 Bathroom/Shade: There is a single bathroom building with running water and hand dryer! Unfortunately, there is no shade on the playground so going before it gets too hot or on…

  • Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park in Westminster is Darling!

    I honestly can’t believe it has taken me this long to write about the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park because it is one of our favorites! As you’ll see from the pictures below, it is filled with all kinds of unique details that young kids will love. Address: 10765 Moore St, Westminster, CO 80021 Bathroom/Shade: Unfortunately, no bathroom at the park or close by so plan accordingly. There is some shade along the sides of the park and canopies over the picnic tables, however, all of the playground equipment is uncovered and can get hot. This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on…

  • windsor-ninja-warrior
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    Ninja Warrior Fans, Obstacles Await in Windsor!

    The BRAND NEW Village East Park just opened in Windsor, Colorado and it is amazing! Everything about it screams obstacles, ninja skills and adventure. My girls are always mesmerized by episodes of American Ninja Warrior so this was a dream come true! **This park is so new that it doesn’t show up by name in Google Maps yet so make sure you use the address below and note that there are no bathrooms. Address: 865 Park Edge Circle, Windsor, CO 80550 Age Recommendations: 5+. There are a few options for smaller children (swings, small slide, natural play features), but overall, I would recommend this park for kids at least 5…

  • Sierra Elementary
    Parks,  School Playgrounds

    3 Reasons to Check Out This School Playground in Arvada!

    The other day I posed a question to friends about who has the best elementary school playground and Sierra Elementary was one of the first to come up. Nestled in a neighborhood in Arvada (near 80th, between Kipling & Simms), we were not led astray…it was impressive! Address: 7771 Oak St, Arvada, CO 80005 It’s New! This playground was just completely updated making it new, exciting and full of fun equipment! The girls and I were instantly in awe of the playground structures, rainbow sun catchers and the overall size of the play area. Obstacle Course Fun! For most of the time we were there, the kids designed and ran…