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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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Kanemoto, One of the Best Parks in Longmont!
Near the southern edge of Longmont, just north of Prospect, you will find a new favorite place, Kanemoto Park. Not only is the playground fun (and next to a perfect summer pool for little ones), it comes with a bit of town history as well. In 1966, the land where the park currently sits was donated to the City of Longmont by the Kanemoto family. The seven-acre park was named after the patriarch Goroku Kanemoto (1882-1935) who immigrated from Japan in 1910. According to the Longmont Observer, the sons of Kanemoto, Jimmie and George, commissioned the Tower of Compassion (explained in detail below) in 1972 as a symbol of gratitude…
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Best Park in Louisville for Your Active Family
Heritage Park is the best park in Louisville, Colorado for your sport-loving family! As you’ll see below, there are all kinds of amenities at the park like sand volleyball, basketball and large grassy field for play. Add in the adorable playground and you will have something for everyone! The location was peaceful (with squirrels everywhere!) that will be enjoyed all year long. Looking for a splash pad or dog park nearby? Louisville Community Park is just a few minutes away! 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: 1117 W Cherry…
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Have You Been to the Lafayette Chicken Park?!
My daughters and I love Silver Creek Park (or most well known as “the chicken park”) in Lafayette, Colorado! With its adorable scavenger hunt, long zipline and so much more, it is a favorite park for all in the area. Honestly, the only reason we don’t spend more time there is because there is no bathroom 😉 Address: 612-566 Starline Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026 This poultry farm-themed park was inspired by the previous owners of the property, the Nuoci family. There is a plaque at the entrance along with the historic grain mixer from their farm, noting “one of the region’s largest poultry farms from 1920 to 1978.” I enjoy…
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Loveland’s Dwayne Webster Park (aka “the Cannon Park”)
The City of Loveland has a goal to replace playgrounds every 10 years and in 2019, Dwayne Webster Veterans Park was a recipient! With it’s great location along Eisenhower, looking across at Lake Loveland, it is a perfect place to meet up with friends. If you’re meeting someone from Loveland, don’t be surprised if they call it the “cannon park” though because of the cannon just to the north of the play area. 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. Dwayne Webster Veterans Park Logistics Address: 401 W 13th St, Loveland,…
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Namaqua Park in Loveland is a Pond-Themed Gem!
Our visit to Namaqua Park in Loveland, Colorado was brief but enjoyable. It was a peaceful location on the west side of town next to the Big Thompson river. I could definitely see us coming back on a warmer day or when we might be able to spot some of the elk that pass through (evidenced by the elk droppings throughout the 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. Namaqua Park Logistics Address: 730 N Namaqua Ave, Loveland, CO 80537 Shade: Namaqua Park is surrounded by huge trees which will…
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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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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…
