• Littles Creek Park playground in Littleton Colorado
    Ages 2 to 5,  Ages 5 to 12,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks,  Toddler Friendly

    Get Ready to Set Sail at Littles Creek Park in Littleton!

    After hearing about an “adorable ship park in Littleton” by more than one mom in the area, I knew we needed to check it out! They were absolutely right, it was wonderful and we are excited to share it with all of 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. Littles Creek Park Logistics Address: 6701 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80120 (You have to park along Sterne Parkway and walk a short distance) Bathroom: None available. The closest option is a Circle K across the street. Shade: Unfortunately, no shade over…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Best parks in Greeley Colorado, Westmoor Park with its swing zipline and rocket ship slide
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    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,…

  • Gorgeous view of Writers Vista Park in Littleton Colorado
    Inclusive/Sensory Parks,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    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…

  • Hopper Hollow Park in Wheat Ridge playground horizontal view
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    Hop on Down to Hopper Hollow Park in Wheat Ridge!

    If you haven’t been to the Hopper Hollow Park in Wheat Ridge, it’s time to check it out! We love a good themed playground and couldn’t wait to finally visit. You will find giant grasshoppers atop the picnic table pavilions, ladybug spots and the merry go round looks like a lily pad floating down the creek. 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. Hopper Hollow Park Logistics Address: 6351 W 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Bathroom: Yes, there was a portable available across a small grass field. Shade: Some. There are…

  • New inclusive playground in Commerce City called Veterans Memorial Park
    Inclusive/Sensory Parks,  Nature Play Area,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    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…

  • Arapahoe Ridge Park in Boulder Colorado girl climbing through rock caves
    Nature Play Area,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    Did You Know There’s A Cave Park in Boulder?!

    Call them caves, call them tunnels, call it the “hide and go seek” park…whatever you call it, your kids will love Arapahoe Ridge Park in Boulder! You won’t need all of the fancy play equipment as they will crawl around and through and in and out the whole time you’re there. 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. Arapahoe Ridge Park Logistics Address: 1220 Eisenhower Drive, Boulder, CO 80303 Bathroom: Unfortunately, no. If you need a rest stop, there are some fast food options and gas stations available closeby on Arapahoe…

  • Red-tailed Hawk park inclusive playground in Aurora entrance
    Inclusive/Sensory Parks,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Splash Pad

    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…