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8 Dog-Friendly Parks and Playgrounds In and Around Boulder County!
Here in Colorado, we love taking our kids to the playground and our dogs to the dog park! Let’s combine the best of both worlds as we highlight the best dog park and playground combinations in and near the Boulder County! Keep reading to discover the top eight in the area… This post is sponsored by Active Dog Colorado! Active Dog Colorado is a dog hiking and boarding company who have been helping Colorado families get their dog out to exercise and socialize with their friends in the Rocky Mountains since 2015! We would love to add your active pup to the pack! Louisville Community Park Address: 955 Bella Vista…
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4 Hidden Boulder Playgrounds You Should Visit this Fall
When we think about Boulder playgrounds, those that come to mind are the newly improved Scott Carpenter Park, Chautauqua Park, the “rock cave” park (Arapahoe Ridge Park) or the “one with the dinosaur” (East Boulder Community Park). There are days though where we’d all like a new view or a peaceful, quiet stop. Below is a list of four hidden Boulder playgrounds, perfect for a day you want something different. How many have you been to? Leave us a comment and share your favorite hidden Boulder playground! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional…
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Prehistoric-themed Playground and Trailhead at Dakota Ridge Park
If you’re looking for a playground with mountain views and a nearby hike, Dakota Ridge Park in Boulder is your next place to go! Located in North Boulder, this playground has a subtle prehistoric-theme and will provide fun for elementary age and younger children. Enjoy! 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. Dakota Ridge Park Logistics Address: 501 Dakota Blvd, Boulder, CO 80304 Bathroom: None at the time we visited. Shade: Not much, there are a couple of covered tables, but most of the play area is uncovered. Surface: Rubber pour-in-place…
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Visit the “6th Flatiron” at the NEW Chautauqua Park Playground!
It’s time to visit the recently updated playground at Chautauqua Park in Boulder! Not only is there fantastic new equipment, there is so much to do in the area that you’ll find something for the whole family. You’ll also get to experience a cool part of Colorado history! According to Chautauqua.com, “the Colorado Chautauqua is one of only 26 National Historic Landmarks in the state of Colorado and one of the few remaining chautauquas in the United States.” 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. Chautauqua Park Logistics Address: Baseline Rd…
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3 Hidden Benefits of Play (and the Colorado Playgrounds to Experience Them!)
I could go on for days about how important play is for children, specifically outdoor free play. The confidence, the strength, the imagination…you get to watch your child make huge steps in their development every time you visit a playground. Below I will explore three “hidden” benefits of play and highlight some fantastic Colorado parks to check out along the way! This is the fourth in a series of articles sponsored by IPEMA (International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association) and Voice of Play, IPEMA’s ongoing, consumer-facing initiative to promote the benefits of children’s play and playgrounds. Voice of Play also provides helpful information and resources to help us all improve the quality and quantity…
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Did You Know There’s A Cave Park in Boulder?!
Call them caves, call them tunnels, call it the “hide and go seek” park…whatever you call it, your kids will love Arapahoe Ridge Park in Boulder! You won’t need all of the fancy play equipment as they will crawl around and through and in and out the whole time you’re there. 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. Arapahoe Ridge Park Logistics Address: 1220 Eisenhower Drive, Boulder, CO 80303 Bathroom: Unfortunately, no. If you need a rest stop, there are some fast food options and gas stations available closeby on Arapahoe…
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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…
