• Golden Meadows Park in Fort Collins Colorado
    Ages 2 to 5,  Ages 5 to 12,  All Ages,  Fitness Park,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    Exploring the Fun-Filled Golden Meadows Park in Fort Collins!

    What an amazing surprise Golden Meadows Park in Fort Collins was to find! I love that it was a bit off the road, on the other side of the tennis court, with a fitness zone walk and meadow theme. The play area is nice and big with something for every age. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know before you arrive! 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. Garden Meadows Park in Fort Collins Address: 4324 Mcmurry Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525 Bathroom: Yes, there was a portable…

  • Library Park in Fort Collins
    Ages 2 to 5,  Inclusive/Sensory Parks,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks,  Toddler Friendly

    Your Little Bookworms will Love the Inclusive Library Park in Fort Collins!

    This park in Fort Collins is wonderful for so many reasons, I can’t wait for you to check it out! With it’s literacy theme, Library Park is sure to become a favorite among any young reader. As you’ll see below, there are actual books to climb, things to learn, a vowel scavenger hunt and so many ways to play with friends! 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. Library Park Logistics Address: 207 Peterson St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Bathroom: No restroom at the park, however, you could walk to the…

  • Tallest slides in Colorado
    Favorites,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks,  Travel,  Tweens/Teens

    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…

  • Top 13 Parks of 2020
    Favorites,  Inclusive/Sensory Parks,  Mountain Town Parks,  Nature Play Area,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Splash Pad,  Themed Parks,  Travel

    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…

  • Fort Collins Sugar Beet park and play structure
    Nature Play Area,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    Unique Play Experience at Sugar Beet Park!

    I was intrigued when a friend mentioned Sugar Beet Park in Fort Collins, Colorado. I had no idea what a sugar beet was, let alone how they’d design a playground around it! What we found was an extremely well done park design giving homage to the history of Fort Collins. It is like visiting an outdoor museum! 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. Sugar Beet Park Logistics Address: 524 San Cristo St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 “The location of Sugar Beet Park in Fort Collins is central to three neighborhoods,…

  • Vertical picture of tall slide at Fort Collins Crescent Park
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    No Fear of Heights Allowed at this Fort Collins Park!

    I have to admit, this Fort Collins park caused me some confusion… I read about the brand new playground at Crescent Park on the City of Fort Collins page, but then I couldn’t find it by name on any map! Apparently, this neighborhood park is also called Maple Hill Park in some locations (like the Google Map below). Regardless of the name confusion, Crescent Park was an exciting find for our family! 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. Crescent Park Logistics Address: 2238 Maple Hill Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524…

  • Best themed playgrounds in Colorado
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    10 of the Best Themed Playgrounds in Colorado (part 1)

    “Which park do you want to go to today?” “The spaceship park!” “The chicken park!” “The park with that super tall slide!” Do you get similar answers? If only the park names matched the theme! 🙂 We have found so many great places to take the kids that it can be hard to keep them all straight! To help you navigate the incredible parks across Colorado, here are ten of our favorite themed playgrounds… 1 – Twin Silo Park (Farm Theme) If you’ve been following our journey for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard us rave about Twin Silo park in Fort Collins. With its super high slide from silo…

  • National Playground Safety Week IPEMA Voice of Play
    Parks

    3 Reasons We NEED Our Playgrounds Back!

    April 27th through May 1st is National Playground Safety Week and, unfortunately, comes at a time when we are not able to go visit any. 🙁 This COVID-19 Stay at Home order and #socialdistancing is tough on everyone, but I see the struggle often in our children. Just months ago, they would’ve been playing with friends at recess, interacting at school and, as often as we could, going to playgrounds. This post is sponsored by Voice of Play, but opinions expressed are my own. The longer we have to stay away, the more I am realizing the benefits that playgrounds provided. As described on Voice of Play, these are just…

  • Top 10 Parks of 2019
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    TOP 10 Parks of 2019

    After visiting over 70 Colorado playgrounds in 2019, selecting the top 10 was quite the task! I asked for help from each of my daughters, reviewed our past blog posts, until finally coming up with this list. Have you visited these incredible playgrounds? We have some beautiful weather coming soon, the perfect day trip destinations are listed below! #10 Estates Park – Golden What can I say, this slide had to make the list! Golden’s Estates Park wowed us all with its play structure (just look at its size compared to my daughter on the stairs!) and incredible views. Check out the full review at https://slidesandsunshine.com/golden-estatespark/ #9 Avery Park –…

  • Avery Park Fort Collins CO Raft
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    Choose Your Jungle Adventure at Avery Park!

    With its vibrant colors and jungle-inspired features, your kiddos will love this Fort Collins park! Recently redone, Avery Park has something for everyone and will be an instant favorite for more adventurous little visitors. 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: 1101 Castlerock Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80521 Bathroom/Shade: This park is in an established neighorhood so it is surrounded by huge shade trees! There is a small bathroom building making this a great place to meet some friends and hang out for a while. Age Recommendations: All! Toddlers will…