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    Gather with Friends at Niwot Children’s Park!

    If you’re looking for a park with nice shade and fun for all ages, here you go! Niwot Children’s Park is wonderful – we make sure to go every year! Address: 101-199 1st Ave, Niwot, CO 80503 This park has a bathroom building, covered tables and a drinking fountain! 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. Age Recommendations: My thought, ages 3 and up. There are no baby swings and the park is made with wood chips so not ideal for crawling ages. Beyond that, there are play structures for young…

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    Northern Lights Park, For All the Baseball Fans in Thornton!

    Baseball lovers of Colorado, let me introduce you to Northern Lights park! This playground is located in Thornton at 13800 York St, Thornton, CO 80241 and is surrounded by the Northern Lights ball fields. Recommended Ages: ALL! We loved this park because there really was something for everyone. (Disclaimer: the sign says it was designed for kids ages 5 to 12, however almost all of the kids there were under 5 and having a great time.) Accessibility: There are ramps throughout the structure making it easy for everyone to participate and play. There were also games & learning signs throughout the structure with mazes to solve, a matching game and…

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    Hidden Gem in Lyons!

    Just into the Colorado foothills in the small town of Lyons, you will find a true hidden gem of a park! LaVern M. Johnson park was not just a playground, it was a DESTINATION so plan to stay there for at least a few hours and invite friends along! Address: 600 Park Dr, Lyons, CO 80540 Unique Features: Where do I begin?? There is so much to this park that kids of all ages will enjoy! What struck me first was the whimsical feel to the play house and other play structures. It brings out so much imagination with who built the house and there is so much included outside…