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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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Bring Your Lil’ Explorers to this Charming Park in Louisville!
UPDATE FEB 2021: Sadly, the man-made forest structures have been taken down. The playground is great and there are still many trails for walking and biking as you’ll read in our review from summer 2020… Two town playgrounds were chosen for an update this year and Keith Helart Park in Louisville was one of the lucky winners! While the playground isn’t huge, it has wonderful new equipment, large amounts of shade AND a secret forest that will bring out the imagination in us all. 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.…
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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…
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River Park, the Best Playground in Breckenridge!
A handful of friends have said that we must visit River Park “the best playground in Breckenridge” and I’m so grateful they did! In one word…Amazing! It’s “ice castle” play structures and river themed design provide a nature-inspired park for locals and tourists alike. This is truly a playground for all ages and it is currently being expanded to include a bike park too (see bottom of post for a sneak peek)! 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: 482 Floradora Dr, Breckenridge, CO 80424 Bathroom: Yes! There is a…
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Painted Prairie brings Swiss Family Robinson to Life!
Did you grow up watching Swiss Family Robinson? I did! Your childhood treehouse dreams will come to life at High Prairie Park in Aurora’s new Painted Prairie neighborhood. With the gorgeous view of the mountains and airplanes overhead, you’ll be transported to another land that your kiddos will love! For more details about the park design by Beanstalk Builders, check out this article. 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: E 59th Pl & N Orleans St, Aurora, CO 80019 Bathroom: Unfortunately no, unless you count the portables out for…
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Swing through Summer at Longmont’s NEW Carr Park Playground!
For the next trip you take to Longmont, Carr Park needs to be on your agenda! This completely updated playground is a blast for all, adults will be out enjoying the fun 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. Address: 1301 21st Ave, Longmont, CO 80501 Bathroom: Yes! There is a bathroom building with running sinks and hand dryer. No soap though so make sure to take along some hand sanitizer or wet wipes 😉 Shade: There are some large trees along the south side of the playground providing shade…
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Northmoor Sensory Playground (and a bonus playground too!)
You may read this title and think “What makes a playground a sensory playground?” Or, maybe your child needs a sensory playground and you’ve been searching for more options. This was a new term for me a few years ago, here’s what I found… A sensory playground provides a solution for children on the spectrum. Specifically designed to meet their needs, a sensory playground offers ASD children the type of sensory input they’re most comfortable with, while fostering enhanced motor skills, balance and coordination. Fun Factory Sensory Gym There are many aspects that make up a sensory playground, including more space between equipment, areas/panels for individual play, and a focus…
