• Bobcat Park in Sheridan Colorado
    Ages 2 to 5,  Ages 5 to 12,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Toddler Friendly

    Bobcat Park in Sheridan: Play for All Ages and Access to Bear Creek Trail!

    It is always good to know playgrounds near travel areas so if you’re ever on Highway 285 in the town of Sheridan, Bobcat Park is your next stop! You will love that it has the rubber surfacing throughout, separate play structures for different age groups and it’s proximity to the Bear Creek Trail. Keep reading to see all that Bobcat Park has to offer… 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. Bobcat Park Logistics Address: 3101 W Bear Creek Dr, Sheridan, CO 80110 Bathroom: No, unfortunately no restroom option available. I…

  • Full view of Brighton Veterans Park
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    Stars & Stripes Inspire at Brighton’s NEW Veterans Park!

    The minute we pulled up to Brighton’s completely new Veterans Park playground, I knew it would be perfect to share for Independence Day! With the red, white and blue play structure and stars & stripes flooring, its Veterans-theme runs true. You’ll feel American pride as you watch the kids experience this amazing 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. Veterans Park Logistics Address: 405 W Bridge St, Brighton, CO 80601 Bathroom: Yes, there is a bathroom building at Veterans Park (however, it is currently closed due to COVID-19). Shade: Some.…

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    Trains and a Troll in Breckenridge!

    We only spent a couple hours in Breckenridge this past week, but what we found was worth the trip! The High Line Railroad Park and Train Museum was a hit among all of the kids. Not only was the playground amazing with its giant train structure and water tower slide, it also had an indoor train museum AND real trains! (Keep reading, there is also a giant Troll to be found nearby!) Address: 189 Boreas Pass Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424 Age Recommendations: My thought, 4 and above. We were there with an almost two year old and while she could walk through the play train, most of the features were…

  • McKay Lake Nature Park best themed playgrounds in Colorado
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    Broomfield, What’s a Nature Play Area??

    Last fall, a brand new park opened in Broomfield, Colorado so of course we had to check it out! McKay Lake Nature Play Area is one of the most creative playgrounds we’ve seen! Address: 2301 W 138th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80023 Recommended ages: Elementary (playground & small bike park) through High School (large bike park https://broomfield.org/BikePark) Do you have kids under the age of 6? What you should know is that your kids will enjoy the park but that it isn’t the kind of place where you sit and they go play. It is amazing and creative, however, there are many parts of the park where you will lose sight…