• Paco Sanchez Park playground in Denver Colorado
    All Ages,  Nature Play Area,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks,  Tweens/Teens

    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,…

  • 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,…

  • Carr Park in Longmont grey & blue play structure
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    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…

  • Nottingham Park Avon swing zipline
    Mountain Town Parks,  Parks,  Travel

    A Swing Zipline?! Nottingham Park in Avon is a must see!

    Warning, after reading this, your kids will be begging for a stop at Harry A. Nottingham Park in Avon during all future Colorado mountain drives! 🙂 The playground is large, with something for everyone, but there’s really one reason you’ll be going…the swing zipline! 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: 414 W Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, CO 81620 (Directions led me one block early, continue past the condos and you’ll see playground and parking along the road.) Check out these Mom Must Haves! Bathroom: There is a restroom building…