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You Haven’t Really Played Tag Until You’ve Played Tag at this Park!
If you have adventurous kids that love making an obstacle course out of anything, the next stop for you is Big Dry Creek Park in Westminster! With its high-bridged play structure, they will be sure to have a great time with that touch of thrill. 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: 1700 W 128th Ave, Westminster, CO 80234 Shade: This is a great park to visit during the spring or fall, or on a cloud-covered day. I don’t recommend visiting when it is sunny, 60+ degrees though because the…
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Unique Space-themed Park Complete with Moon Rover!
Talk about a trip down memory lane! I grew up one block from Ralston Valley Park and used to ride my bike there often with my sister and friends. Well, things have changed and this was definitely not that same playground! Nestled in the middle of the Ralston Valley Creek trail, you will find this renovated, space-themed playground that takes your breath away! With so many picnic tables, shaded play areas, and bike/walking path, your entire family will enjoy this trip to Arvada. 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:…
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Washington Park Playground Looks Completely Different! Love it or Leave it?
I had heard years ago that we should visit the “boathouse playground” at Washington Park in Denver. Little did we know as we finally made it there this fall, it was removed in September 2018! Apparently, that playground had been built decades earlier and the out-dated wooden structure caused safety concerns. Luckily, we missed all of the construction and found a brand new Washington Park playground completely finished. The reason for my article’s title…many rocks around the park had “Bring our old equipment back!” written with chalk. Apparently there are some that miss the old playground 🙁 I’ll let you be the judge – check out the new playground below…
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Colorado-inspired Free Indoor Playground
Don’t you love places to take the kids that don’t cost anything?! Let me introduce you to the NEW indoor play area at the APEX Center in Arvada! 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: 13150 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80005 Age Recommendation: The website recommends ages 1-10, however, I think kids over age 7 may be too tall for most of the features. This is the perfect place to take your young walkers to Kindergarten-age children! If your child is in that one to three year age, there’s…
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Jungle Updates Delight at this Arvada Park
The Town of Arvada has really impressed us with their commitment to updating older playground equipment. Just this month, as part of the “Taking Lasting Care” (TLC) program, the Rainbow East park was completely redone to provide a safer, more imaginative playground. 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: 8181 Yarrow Street, Arvada CO 80005 **Note that Rainbow East Park is also called Rainbow III Park or Rainbow Three Park depending on which map you use. It is just northwest of 80th & Wadsworth. Bathroom: Unfortunately, no bathroom at this…
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Prehistoric Fun at the Cherry Creek Mall
As we near the winter season, I want to share a great place to play indoors! Thanks to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Cherry Creek mall has a perfect “Dinosaur Gulch” for your little ones! 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: 15 S Steele St, Denver, CO 80209 (The play area is in front of the entrance to Macy’s.) Age Recommendations: This play area is best for ages 1 to 5. Kids older than that may enjoy climbing on the T-Rex but otherwise will find it less…
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The Most Amazing Arvada Park You’ve Driven By and Never Noticed!
If you drive along I-76, you have passed this park, and I will tell you right now, it is worth the stop! My girls absolutely love Clear Creek Valley Park and I’ll tell you why! 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: 3700 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80002 Bathroom/Shade: The park is still quite new so there isn’t a lot of shade from trees yet, however, there are covered pavilions for the parents and some rooftops on the play structures. There is a bathroom building and running water fountain…
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Choose Your Jungle Adventure at Avery Park!
With its vibrant colors and jungle-inspired features, your kiddos will love this Fort Collins park! Recently redone, Avery Park has something for everyone and will be an instant favorite for more adventurous little visitors. 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: 1101 Castlerock Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80521 Bathroom/Shade: This park is in an established neighorhood so it is surrounded by huge shade trees! There is a small bathroom building making this a great place to meet some friends and hang out for a while. Age Recommendations: All! Toddlers will…
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Most Unique Playground in Colorado Mountains!
If you’ve been to Vail, you know that it’s more of a destination than a quick stop, but if you do happen to be driving through the mountains, we’ve found a perfect playground to visit! Your kids can have a fun break from the car and you won’t even have to deal with crowded parking garages! It’s a win-win! The park is called Red Sandstone Park and has a style all its own with giant stick figures and clubhouse feel. After a little research, we found that the town of Vail works with artists to create completely unique parks! We visited two other parks while we were in town and…
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Let Their Lights Shine at Countryside Park!
You know those moments when you see your child’s eyes go wide as their imagination kicks in? That was what we experienced the first time we went to Countryside Park in Westminster! “I’m the Captain!” “I’ll go check the lighthouse!” “Watch out for pirates!” The theme is so well done that it’s almost impossible not to get straight into character. 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: 10470 Oak St, Broomfield, CO 80021 This will take you to the Countryside Pool parking lot. The actual playground is a little walk…
