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Brand New Playground at Denver’s James A. Bible Park!
Saturday, November 20th marked the Grand Re-opening of Denver’s Bible Park and its new playground! To say every kid there was excited would be quite the understatement. The large net structure, tall towers and so many other fun activities had everyone running from one thing to the next. As one of Denver’s Regional parks, I’m sure this will be a highly visited playground. And a tip, make sure to scroll to the bottom of this article to see why you should pack up their scooters for your next visit! I had a sad kid that she couldn’t enjoy the extra addition to the playground. 😉 This post may contain affiliate…
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Fun for All Ages at Cougar Run Park in Highlands Ranch!
Cougar Run Park in Highlands Ranch Colorado is a great spot to take kids young and old. They'll love the cougar that greets them and the branch out rope play structure!
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Swansea Park, A New Favorite Denver Playground!
I have wanted to visit Swansea Park for a while, before I even saw a picture of this fantastic Denver playground! The reason? It was designed by local elementary students in combination with a leadership program called Imagine the Possibilities. I think that this is why my daughters loved it so much – it was inspired by kids their age! There are so many other reasons to love this park. The large play structure and zipline are thrilling, the playhouse brings out imagination and role play, and the additional elements will provide a favorite spot for all to enjoy. It is definitely worth a visit! This post may contain affiliate…
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Lilley Gulch Park and its Colorado-themed Adventure!
If you’re looking for a fun way for your kids to learn about Colorado, take a trip to Lilley Gulch Park! With the Mt Everest climbing bars, local animal tracks and Gold Rush map, your little ones will get some hometown history as they play. There is a reason I’m writing this in January though…there is no shade making it a tough spot during the summer, but perfect for the winter! 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: 9587 W Caley Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 Bathroom: No bathroom at the…
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Bonus Playground when You Visit this Arvada Park!
If you’re looking for a great Arvada park, especially on a weekend, check out Michael Northey Park. The reason I say the weekend (or really any non-school hour) is because the school playground right next to it is amazing too! Keep reading to see why these two playgrounds make for a fantastic family outing… 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. Michael Northey Park Logistics Address: 11364 W 84th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005 Bathroom: No. Unfortunately the closest restroom is at the gas station on 80th & Kipling. Shade: Yes. There…
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Sandstone Ranch: Adventure Playground and Wheels Park
Upon entering Sandstone Ranch Park, you are greeted with a sign sharing that it is an “Adventure Playground and Wheels Park”. What a fun sounding experience ahead! Our first few times visiting Sandstone Ranch were for our school’s 100 Mile Club. The 0.7 mile path was perfect to get in some extra miles, but it was the promise of the “cow and turtle playground” that got the girls moving. As you’ll see below, the park is not only home to traditional playground equipment, it also has a farm themed toddler area, splash pad and skate park! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you…
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Here’s Why You Should Visit Erie’s New Clayton Park!
This is so exciting, there is ANOTHER new park in Erie! This time we’re talking about Clayton Park, so new that you can’t find it on Google maps. Located in the Erie Highlands neighborhood, it has mountain views, tall slide and much more! 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. Clayton Park Logistics Address: 495 Highlands Circle, Erie, CO 80516 Bathroom: Yes, there is a portable restroom south of the playground. Shade: Not much shade over the playground, however, there is a large pavilion covering six picnic tables. Age Recommendations: Ages…
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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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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…
