• Westminster City Park
    Ages 2 to 5,  Ages 5 to 12,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks,  Toddler Friendly

    Farm-themed Fun at Westminster City Park!

    Just off of Sheridan and 104th, you will find a fantastic farm-themed playground at Westminster City Park! The large barn-like structure and green tractor will delight all ages and you will love the peaceful view of lake and mountains. Check it out the next time you’re in Westminster and make it day with some of our other nearby favorite playgrounds! Thank you to Denver-based Aksels for gifting us this amazing apparel. If you love what you see, check out their website and use code SLIDES for a 20% discount on non-sales items! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no…

  • Archibeque Park in Greeley horizontal view of playground
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Splash Pad

    Music and Play at Archibeque Park in Greeley

    Previously known as Sunrise Park in Greeley, this fun-filled recently updated playground is now named Archibeque Park, after former City Council member Charlie, and his wife Laura, Archibeque. Not only is it a fantastic playground, there are great musical elements and a splash park too! 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. Archibeque Park Logistics Address: 309 11th Street, Greeley, CO Bathroom: There is a restroom facility (it was closed in fall 2020) Shade: Yes! The playground and surrounding fields have beautiful shady trees. Looking for another fantastic park in Greeley?…

  • Lakewood Carmody Park
    Fitness Park,  Inclusive/Sensory Parks,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    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…

  • New Broomfield playgrounds in Prospect Park
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    4 Fantastic Playgrounds in Broomfield’s New Prospect Park!

    My first thought whenever I see a new housing development, like Prospect Park in Broomfield, is always about the new playgrounds that will be built. In this case, we not only found one good playground, we found a whole bunch! And I have no doubt that as the area is developed, I’ll have to update this post with even more. As you’ll see, some of the parks below have an approximate address or no name so please reach out or comment if you have any questions. This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost…

  • Lilley Gulch Park Colorado themed playground
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    Lilley Gulch Park and its Colorado-themed Adventure!

    If you’re looking for a fun way for your kids to learn about Colorado, take a trip to Lilley Gulch Park! With the Mt Everest climbing bars, local animal tracks and Gold Rush map, your little ones will get some hometown history as they play. There is a reason I’m writing this in January though…there is no shade making it a tough spot during the summer, but perfect for the winter! 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: 9587 W Caley Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 Bathroom: No bathroom at the…

  • Brighton-Carmichael-Park-playground
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    This Brighton Park Brings Amusement to All!

    Daniel Carmichael Park, named after the city’s Founder, will delight your children with its fun colors and circus feel – it is a well-loved Brighton park! While the rubber playground surfacing (playground floor) has seen better days, the equipment was in good shape and the girls had a fantastic time. 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. Park Logistics Address: 650 E Southern St, Brighton, CO 80601 Bathroom/Shade: The park has a nice pavilion (reserve here) with a few covered picnic tables and bathroom building. However, because the building is between…

  • Best park in Castle Rock at Deputy Parrish playground with tallest slides in Colorado
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    The Best Park in Castle Rock will Astonish!

    The picture above does not do justice to the awesomeness that leads me to saying Deputy Zach S Parrish III Memorial Park is the best park in Castle Rock! Not only is there a huge play structure with ninja warrior style obstacles high overhead, there are also climbing features, swings, a toddler play area, zipline and so much more. Believe me when I say, this park will take your kids’ breath away! 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. Deputy Parrish Park Logistics Address: 2020 Fiddle Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80109…

  • 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,…