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The Playground in Frisco that You Can’t Miss!
Did you know that the most loved playground in Frisco is actually at its town elementary school?! That is important to know as you can only visit after school hours or on weekends! Believe me, it is worth the scheduling though. Frisco’s “Funtastic Funground” is a medieval masterpiece of a playground complete with castle towers, tunnels and a dragon. 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. Funtastic Playground in Frisco Logistics Address: 800 8th Ave, Frisco, CO 80443 Bathroom: Yes, there is a portable restroom near the parking lot. Shade: There…
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Centennial Center Park, a “Best Day Ever!” Reaction
We finally made it to Centennial Center Park and found out why so many friends had told us to check it out! It is huge with a large, colorful splash pad and, in the words of my middle daughter, it was the “best day ever!” If you’ve ever met her, you know those are some of her favorite words, but with this park, we all agreed 😉 . 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. Centennial Center Park Logistics Address: 13050 E Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80111 Bathroom: Yes, there is…
- Ages 2 to 5, Ages 5 to 12, All Ages, Inclusive/Sensory Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Parks, Toddler Friendly, Tweens/Teens
Arapaho Park in Centennial will Take you by Surprise!
Although this playground is located near E-470 and University, you’d never know that just a few blocks in, you’ll find this incredible park in Centennial! As you’ll see below, Arapaho Park is the perfect spot for your next family outing, including the older kids and grandparents. There is shade, a large play area and multiple sport options,, there’s even a bathroom! We went right after record breaking snow, which goes to show you that Colorado playgrounds are wonderful year round. 😉 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. Arapaho Park Logistics…
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Paco Sanchez Park, the Biggest Playground in Denver, Has Gotten Even Bigger!
If you’ve been following us at Slides and Sunshine for a while, you know that we reviewed Paco Sanchez Park in 2019. What you might not know though is that the playground grew with the implementation of Phase 2 and is better than ever! For pictures and details from our first visit to Paco Sanchez Park, visit https://slidesandsunshine.com/the-ultimate-playground-in-denver/. Thank you to Denver-based Aksels for gifting us these amazing hats and shirts. 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,…
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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?…
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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…
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Inclusive Fun Awaits at Carpenter Park in Thornton!
Join us as we review the best playgrounds in Colorado. Check out the fun colored, inclusive Carpenter Park in Thornton with a splash pad!
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Swing into Space at Westmoor Park in Greeley!
After a full day of touring playgrounds, we almost missed one of the best, Westmoor Park in Greeley! Luckily, I happened to be chatting with another parent at Aven’s Village playground (definite must see as well) and she recommended we go to “the spaceship park”. The kids were dragging with exhaustion, but the minute they spotted the swing zipline, they took off running! Aven’s Village at Island Grove Park is a must see playground in Greeley 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. Westmoor Park Logistics Address: 39th Ave, Greeley,…
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Sandstone Ranch: Adventure Playground and Wheels Park
Upon entering Sandstone Ranch Park, you are greeted with a sign sharing that it is an “Adventure Playground and Wheels Park”. What a fun sounding experience ahead! Our first few times visiting Sandstone Ranch were for our school’s 100 Mile Club. The 0.7 mile path was perfect to get in some extra miles, but it was the promise of the “cow and turtle playground” that got the girls moving. As you’ll see below, the park is not only home to traditional playground equipment, it also has a farm themed toddler area, splash pad and skate park! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you…
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Writer’s Vista Park in Littleton, Tall Slide and Great View!
After a day of playing at Chatfield Reservoir, we just had to find a park in Littleton for a quick stop! Writer’s Vista Park was perfect, it had a bit of everything for the girls. For me, I loved that it was peaceful and had gorgeous views! 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. Writer’s Vista Park Logistics Address: 1900 W Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO 80120 Bathroom: Yes, there is a bathroom building available. Shade: There is a pavilion shading multiple picnic tables and a few shade panels above the play…
