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Woodsy Oasis: Tranquility at Long’s Pine Grove Park in Denver!
If you are looking for a “woodsy” oasis in the middle of the city, Long’s Pine Grove Park in Denver is your next stop! When you’re there, you definitely don’t feel like you are halfway between I-25 and I-225…you have mountain views and a peaceful, natural playground. Keep reading to see why we loved this hidden gem… 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. Long’s Pine Grove Park Logistics Address: 1523 S Uinta Way, Denver, CO 80231 Bathroom: Yes, there is a bathroom building and drinking fountain, closed during the off…
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Summit County Series: Dillon Town Park is All Colorado with its Natural Style and Gorgeous Mountain Location!
Oh my goodness, I have found the perfect place for your Colorado mountains vacation or I-70 road trip stop…Dillon Town Park! This location just screams “Colorado!” and you’ll see why below. With the mountains nearby, gorgeous blue sky, and unique natural play elements, your family is sure to love this new park. Seeing this article while there’s snow on the ground? Embrace your Colorado style with snow pants and boots and have some fun at Dillon Town Park! This Summit County Series is brought to you by Kate Marrone, real estate broker on The Barr Team at RE/MAX in Summit County. Visit their website here! Dillon Town Park Logistics Address:…
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4 Hidden Boulder Playgrounds You Should Visit this Fall
When we think about Boulder playgrounds, those that come to mind are the newly improved Scott Carpenter Park, Chautauqua Park, the “rock cave” park (Arapahoe Ridge Park) or the “one with the dinosaur” (East Boulder Community Park). There are days though where we’d all like a new view or a peaceful, quiet stop. Below is a list of four hidden Boulder playgrounds, perfect for a day you want something different. How many have you been to? Leave us a comment and share your favorite hidden Boulder playground! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional…
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Check Out What’s New at Erie Community Park!
If you’ve been to Erie Community Park, you know that it was already a fantastic place with its playgrounds, soccer fields, tennis courts, skate park and ball fields. But why stop there?! Erie Parks and Recreation has completed the final 12-acre phase of Erie Community Park and it will be a hit all year long! This Erie park review is sponsored by our friends at Wurth Chiropractic. At Wurth Chiropractic, Dr. Brynn and Dr. Zach combine patient-centered and evidence-informed treatment options to ensure you’re receiving the highest quality of care. Wurth Chiropractic specializes in spinal manipulation (adjustments), soft tissue work such as dry needling, cupping, kinesiology-taping, and giving you tailored…
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This Unique Denver Playground Can’t Be Missed!
Globeville Landing Park has been on my list for a while as a Denver playground that I must visit. Time and time again, I was tagged in a picture or sent a link and this past weekend, I was finally able to go! We usually visit playgrounds pretty quickly so that we can visit more than one in an area, but this time the kids just kept asking to “stay a little longer”. There was something for everyone at Globeville Landing, from a separate toddler area to a big kid obstacle structure to a natural-themed play area. To make our visit even better, we tried out Vroom, a FREE app…
- Ages 2 to 5, Ages 5 to 12, All Ages, Inclusive/Sensory Parks, Nature Play Area, Neighborhood Parks, Parks, Splash Pad
New Westminster Playground Takes “Nature Play” to the Next Level!
I have been impatiently waiting for this new Westminster playground to open and I’m so excited to say that the day is here! “Nature Playgrounds” have been popping up all over Colorado, but the Westminster Station Playground is taking it to a whole new level! One aspect that I found particularly exciting was the focus on accessibility and inclusiveness. The large treehouses and bridges between are wheelchair-friendly and the future water feature will be accessible by all ages and abilities as well! Continue reading to see even more reasons why you need to visit Westminster Station Nature Playground! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation…
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4 Reasons to Get Back to Your Local Park (and the Parks to Check Out First!)
Not only are playgrounds necessary for physical and social benefits, you'll see how they help with mental health through stress relief and emotional release.
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Enjoy Nature-themed Play at this Aurora Park!
The nature-inspired play theme is popping up all over Colorado and this Aurora park was a pleasant surprise! At first we thought there wasn’t even a playground at Nome Park as we looked across the football practice fields and parking lot, but luckily we kept circling and found this hidden gem. 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: 1200 Nome St, Aurora, CO 80010 Bathroom: None. Shade: There is a pavilion covering two picnic tables, some trees that will provide shade near the fitness zone, however no shade over the…
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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,…
