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Our First “Park Day for a Cause” Was a Snowy Success!
Saturday, April 15th, 2023 was our first “Park Day for a Cause”. We met at Erie Community Park because of it’s amazing amenities (three playgrounds, bike pump track, skate park and basketball courts). If you haven’t seen the latest updates, I suggest adding this on your summer bucket list! Friends and family from near and far came by to play and bring an item to donate to Mile High United Way’s “Women United Village“. This event will take place on May 20th and will provide local families with essential baby and toddler care items. For more information on this event, visit the Mile High United Way website here. Unfortunately, it…
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Splash Pad Transforms Into Town Ice Rink?! Check Out ALL That is Coming to Erie’s Coal Creek Park!
Coal Creek Park, the main downtown park for Erie, will be playground-less no more! If you’ve been in Erie a while, you know that Coal Creek Park was the location for summer concerts, town festivals, etc., but now it will be a true town gathering location. The future of Coal Creek Park includes a splash pad, nature-themed playground, ice rink and a memorial walk. Keep reading to see all that is planned for Erie in 2023! This Erie park review is sponsored by our friends at Wurth Chiropractic. At Wurth Chiropractic, Drs. Brynn & Zach try to do things a bit different from your typical chiropractic office. While we specialize in treatments…
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Check Out What’s New at Erie Community Park!
If you’ve been to Erie Community Park, you know that it was already a fantastic place with its playgrounds, soccer fields, tennis courts, skate park and ball fields. But why stop there?! Erie Parks and Recreation has completed the final 12-acre phase of Erie Community Park and it will be a hit all year long! This Erie park review is sponsored by our friends at Wurth Chiropractic. At Wurth Chiropractic, Dr. Brynn and Dr. Zach combine patient-centered and evidence-informed treatment options to ensure you’re receiving the highest quality of care. Wurth Chiropractic specializes in spinal manipulation (adjustments), soft tissue work such as dry needling, cupping, kinesiology-taping, and giving you tailored…
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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…
- Adult/Senior Parks, Ages 2 to 5, Ages 5 to 12, All Ages, Fitness Park, Neighborhood Parks, Parks, Splash Pad, Themed Parks, Toddler Friendly, Tweens/Teens
Come Visit the 10 Best Parks in Erie!
It’s time to check out the best parks in Erie, Colorado! This growing community, with its small town feel, mountain views and easy access from I-25, will bring your whole family joy with its many parks and outdoor activities. Below you’ll find a list of our 10 favorite parks in Erie along with their best feature. I can’t wait to hear which one is your favorite! 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. #1 For the Most Shade: Arapahoe Ridge Park Address: 1750 Powell St, Erie, CO 80516 The question I’m…
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14 of the Tallest Slides in Colorado
Around here, we talk “14er’s” (mountain peaks over 14,000 feet), but today we’re talking about the “playground 14er’s”… 14 of the tallest slides in Colorado! If you have older kids/teens/tweens or more adventurous children, this is the list for you! 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. 1 Twin Silo Park – Fort Collins 5552-5564 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80528 A slide that high traveling between giant silos?! Count us in! Check out our full review to not only see one of the tallest slides in Colorado, but also to…
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Top 13 Parks of 2020!
After the year it has been, let’s take a moment and celebrate something fun…our favorite parks of 2020! There are many factors to consider, everything from its inclusivity, location, age range, etc. While a few of the playgrounds were built this year, some were just new to us. Which parks have you been to? Leave us a comment with your favorite! See one you want to visit? Click on the review link below the park description to get the address and find more pictures! Or, want even more amazing playground recommendations? Check out our Top 10 list from 2019 as well! #13 Chaucer Park – Littleton Kicking off our list…
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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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Grand Re-Opening of Erie’s Crescent Park Playground & Challenge Course!
My daughters and I were absolutely thrilled to be part of the Virtual Re-Opening celebration of Crescent Park in Erie on September 28th! I don’t know if the girls really grasped the Leslie Knope coolness factor of that or if they only heard “you get to be the first kids to try out the playground”…either way, none of us could wait to get there! No longer are the faded play structures to be seen, this new GameTime equipment is bright and eye-catching. One side has the more traditional elements (slides, swings, spinners) and the other side is a 7 piece challenge course! This post may contain affiliate links and while…
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Here’s Why Longs Peak is One of the Best Parks in Erie!
Unless your child has had soccer or baseball practice here, you probably have no idea that one of the best parks in Erie is tucked in this quiet neighborhood. Longs Peak Park is one of our family favorites for a few reasons, but for me, it is the peacefulness and view of, you guessed it, Longs Peak! 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. Longs Peak Park Logistics Address: 311 Wheat Berry Dr, Erie, CO 80516 Bathroom: Yes, there is one portable restroom near the baseball field. Shade: The play equipment…
