• Westminster-Big-Dry-Creek-slide
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    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…

  • Ralston-Valley-moonrover
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    Unique Space-themed Park Complete with Moon Rover!

    Talk about a trip down memory lane! I grew up one block from Ralston Valley Park and used to ride my bike there often with my sister and friends. Well, things have changed and this was definitely not that same playground! Nestled in the middle of the Ralston Valley Creek trail, you will find this renovated, space-themed playground that takes your breath away! With so many picnic tables, shaded play areas, and bike/walking path, your entire family will enjoy this trip to Arvada. 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:…

  • Washington Park Playground Denver
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    Washington Park Playground Looks Completely Different! Love it or Leave it?

    I had heard years ago that we should visit the “boathouse playground” at Washington Park in Denver. Little did we know as we finally made it there this fall, it was removed in September 2018! Apparently, that playground had been built decades earlier and the out-dated wooden structure caused safety concerns. Luckily, we missed all of the construction and found a brand new Washington Park playground completely finished. The reason for my article’s title…many rocks around the park had “Bring our old equipment back!” written with chalk. Apparently there are some that miss the old playground 🙁 I’ll let you be the judge – check out the new playground below…