• Playground at Fairmount Park in Golden Colorado
    Ages 2 to 5,  Ages 5 to 12,  All Ages,  Fitness Park,  Inclusive/Sensory Parks,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Toddler Friendly

    Check out the New and Improved Fairmount Park in Golden!

    Fairmount Park in Golden, Colorado opened mid-May to the delight of all nearby. With it’s fun colors, unique new equipment and shady seating, your family will love this new playground! Thank you to the Prospect Recreation and Parks District and Star Playgrounds for this great new destination. 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: 5222 Quaker St, Golden, CO 80403 Bathroom: Yes, there is a bathroom building as well as a portable. Shade: Huge trees provide shade (and climbing!) around the park. There is not much shade over the actual…

  • 4 Can't Miss Inclusive Playgrounds and Why They are important for all
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    4 Can’t-Miss Inclusive Playgrounds and Why They’re Important for ALL Kids

    Inclusive playgrounds are a necessary part of our park system today. Not only do they welcome kids of all abilities, they also offer the opportunity to engage with kids of different races, religions and backgrounds. “Play is the great equalizer and allows children to develop empathy,” said Tom Norquist, IPEMA immediate past president. “Play allows children to readily accept differences, genuinely feel harmonious and learn that others may have different feelings and perspectives.” Inclusive playgrounds provide many benefits for our children, specifically in the areas of social skills, diversity and equality. This article will explain each of the benefits as well as share four amazing inclusive playgrounds to visit here in…

  • Lakewood Carmody Park
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    This Expansive Lakewood Park will Delight All Ages

    Built in 2017, Carmody Park became Lakewood’s first “universal playground”. After visiting, I can agree, there is something for everyone! It is an imaginative place that stimulates creative play and healthy physical activity, and includes features such as mounds, ramps and structures that children of all ages and abilities can play in.  City of Lakewood 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. Carmody Park Logistics Address: 2200 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80227 Bathroom: There is a restroom building with drinking fountains and fillable dog bowl. Shade: There is very little…

  • Top 13 Parks of 2020
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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…

  • New inclusive playground in Commerce City called Veterans Memorial Park
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    NEW Inclusive Playground in Commerce City!

    I don’t know about you, but this start to the school year has been tricky. We’ve been online, now we’re a hybrid model, we had a teacher out for a week…it’s been (and continues to be) quite the adjustment! So, when we finally felt like we had a good time to get back to the parks, we wanted it to be a big deal. We decided on Veterans Memorial Park, the new inclusive playground in Commerce City, and we were more than happy with that choice! The play area was huge, the equipment was colorful and great for all ages, and there was even a nature play area. Keep reading…

  • Red-tailed Hawk park inclusive playground in Aurora entrance
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    3 Reasons to Visit this Inclusive Playground in Aurora!

    Red-tailed Hawk Park is home to an amazing inclusive playground in Aurora, but that’s not all! You will find a destination that everyone can enjoy and where all can participate. **Keep reading to see the 3 reasons to visit Red-tailed Hawk Park!** 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: 23701 E Hinsdale Way, Aurora, CO 80016 Bathroom: Yes. There is a bathroom building near the parking lot. Shade: Not much. As you’ll see from the pictures below, there are a few large umbrella shades, but overall, most of the play…

  • Four part picture showing best themed playgrounds in Colorado
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    Best Themed Playgrounds in Colorado (part 2)!

    Did you love part one of the best themed playgrounds in Colorado? What have been your favorites so far?! We would absolutely love to hear what you and your kids enjoy so give your favorite a shout out in the comments below! (If you missed part one, make sure you check it out here!) And now, without further delay, here are 10 MORE of our favorite themed playgrounds in Colorado! 10 – Westminster Center Park (London / Peter Pan Theme) Watch your child be transported straight to Neverland when visiting Westminster Center Park and it’s London-themed playground! The Thames River, Tower of London and Big Ben are true to the…

  • Avens Village toddler inclusive play structures Greeley CO
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    Greeley’s Inclusive Playground Provides Fun for All!

    Have you visited an “inclusive playground”? Chances are that the playgrounds near you are “ADA compliant” but there still aren’t many features made for kids of all abilities to enjoy. I love Aven’s Village in Greeley because it is truly inclusive, in other words, designed for ALL. The rubber flooring and ramps allow easy access for wheelchairs, the chair zipline and swings give everyone a turn, and the overall feel of the park is happy and playful. Aven’s Village at the Island Grove Regional Park joins our list of best themed playgrounds in Colorado. Its “Old West” theme shines through in every direction you turn and it is absolutely worth…

  • Clement Park Littleton CO
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    Musical Fun at the New & Improved Clement Park!

    When we heard that there was a completely redone park in Littleton, of course we had to visit! Oh my goodness, it was amazing! It is a huge playground and was really crowded for a Wednesday morning, yet I felt calm. How can you not feel at peace at such a gorgeous location overlooking Johnson Reservoir with an incredible view of the Colorado mountains?! 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: 7306 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 Bathroom/Shade: This park was built for people to stay a while so…