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Swansea Park, A New Favorite Denver Playground!
I have wanted to visit Swansea Park for a while, before I even saw a picture of this fantastic Denver playground! The reason? It was designed by local elementary students in combination with a leadership program called Imagine the Possibilities. I think that this is why my daughters loved it so much – it was inspired by kids their age! There are so many other reasons to love this park. The large play structure and zipline are thrilling, the playhouse brings out imagination and role play, and the additional elements will provide a favorite spot for all to enjoy. It is definitely worth a visit! This post may contain affiliate…
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Bonus Playground when You Visit this Arvada Park!
If you’re looking for a great Arvada park, especially on a weekend, check out Michael Northey Park. The reason I say the weekend (or really any non-school hour) is because the school playground right next to it is amazing too! Keep reading to see why these two playgrounds make for a fantastic family outing… 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. Michael Northey Park Logistics Address: 11364 W 84th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005 Bathroom: No. Unfortunately the closest restroom is at the gas station on 80th & Kipling. Shade: Yes. There…
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Grand Re-Opening of Erie’s Crescent Park Playground & Challenge Course!
My daughters and I were absolutely thrilled to be part of the Virtual Re-Opening celebration of Crescent Park in Erie on September 28th! I don’t know if the girls really grasped the Leslie Knope coolness factor of that or if they only heard “you get to be the first kids to try out the playground”…either way, none of us could wait to get there! No longer are the faded play structures to be seen, this new GameTime equipment is bright and eye-catching. One side has the more traditional elements (slides, swings, spinners) and the other side is a 7 piece challenge course! This post may contain affiliate links and while…
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Park with Shade, Fitness and Lakeside Fun in Lafayette!
By far, the most common question I get asked is “Can you recommend a good park with shade?”. Sadly, this is a tough one to answer! There just aren’t that many great playgrounds covered in shade in Colorado. However, there are a few, and Waneka Lake Park is my favorite to recommend! 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. Waneka Lake Park Logistics Address: 1600 Caria Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026 Bathroom: Yes, there is a bathroom available near the lake. Shade: YES! Best feature of Waneka Lake is that it has…
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Suprisingly High Slide at this Arvada Park!
We have found another Arvada park to add to your must visit list! Memorial Park provides thrills with its massive play structure and highest slide in the area. With its central Arvada location, you’ll find many other amenities nearby such as a skate park and the Johnny Roberts Memorial disc golf course! Keep reading to see what makes this park such a great spot to take your kiddos ages 5 and up… 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: 8001 W 59th Ave, Arvada, CO 80004 Bathroom: There is a…
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Broomfield Introduces New Inclusive Playground!
It’s time to visit the new Broomfield inclusive playground! Broomfield County Commons Park is now a PlayCore National Demonstration Site and has been designated as “a project of excellence for meeting best practices that promote inclusive play and recreation.” Not only that, it is also a demonstration site for youth fitness! This is truly a playground for the entire family to enjoy. 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: 13200 Sheridan Boulevard, Broomfield, CO 80020 Bathroom: Yes, there is a large pavilion serving the playground and surrounding soccer and football…
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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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Here’s Your Ticket to Ride at Longmont’s Train Park!
After a hot morning of shade-less playgrounds, we were pleasantly surprised to come across this adorable train park in Longmont! We love a good theme and this train play structure at Collyer Park was enjoyed by all. And, if your kiddo is a train lover, the park is next to actual train tracks where you can watch real trains roll by! 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. Collyer Park Logistics Address: 619 Collyer St, Longmont, CO 80501 Bathroom: Yes. There is a bathroom building available with running water sink. Shade:…
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Pirate & Princess Dreams Come True at Chaucer Park
Tucked into a neighborhood near The Meadows Golf Club, you will find Chaucer Park and its adorable medieval-themed playground! You might as well bring along a princess dress and pirate hat because your children will be instantly transformed into character. We love themed parks that inspire imaginative play and role playing! 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. Chaucer Park Logistics Address: 10558 W. Vista View Dr., Littleton, CO 80127 Bathroom: Unfortunately, none available. Shade: Yes, there are some great shade trees near the playground. There is also a pavilion, however…
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Hometown Pride at Colorado Park
Brighton has updated Colorado Park with new equipment and it is a hit! The Colorado flag surface is a fun sight and the kids will enjoy obstacles, spinners and more. 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. Colorado Park Logistics Address: 254 Miller Street, Brighton, CO 80601 Bathroom: Yes, there is a small bathroom building. (Currently closed due to COVID-19) Shade: Yes! There are two pavilions with picnic tables and there is also quite a bit of shade produced from the large trees next to the park entrance. The best time to…
