• Arvada Johnny Roberts Park with tall slide playground
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    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…

  • Vertical picture of tall slide at Fort Collins Crescent Park
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    No Fear of Heights Allowed at this Fort Collins Park!

    I have to admit, this Fort Collins park caused me some confusion… I read about the brand new playground at Crescent Park on the City of Fort Collins page, but then I couldn’t find it by name on any map! Apparently, this neighborhood park is also called Maple Hill Park in some locations (like the Google Map below). Regardless of the name confusion, Crescent Park was an exciting find for our family! 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. Crescent Park Logistics Address: 2238 Maple Hill Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524…

  • New playground equipment at Keith Helart park in louisville
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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.…

  • Featured image of Westminster parks Westfield Village Park playground with large climbing wall
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    Westminster Parks Bring Fun for All!

    Get ready, Westfield Village is another of the fantastic Westminster parks to add to your list! We have been here a handful of times because it is such a great spot to meet friends. With equipment for all ages, large play area and quiet location, it is perfect for 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. Address: 11550 Wolff St, Westminster, CO 80031 Bathroom: Yes, there is a portable available near the parking lot. Shade: Some. There is a pavilion with covered picnic tables as well as some shade trees…

  • Best Playground in Breckenridge River Park
    Mountain Town Parks,  Nature Play Area,  Parks,  Themed Parks,  Travel

    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…

  • best themed playgrounds in colorado brighton flag
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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…

  • 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.…

  • Burke Clubhouse at Blue Heron playground in LIttleton
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    Blue Heron Park Delights with its Lake Views and New Playgrounds!

    Have you heard of Blue Heron Park? I hadn’t! We have readers from across Colorado so I’ve been researching new playgrounds in cities far from my own. In the process, I had the pleasure of speaking with someone from Foothills Parks and Recreation District a few months ago. She alerted me to two playgrounds updated in 2019 at Christensen Meadows Park and Blue Heron Park. So, what were we to do? Go visit both of course! 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. Blue Heron Park Logistics Address: 5518 S. Quail…

  • Side view Fort Lupton Community Center Playground
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    The Best Park in Fort Lupton!

    ***Update 2025: The playground has been completely redone! See the brand new play equipment, water features, splash pad, shaded swings and more here! https://slidesandsunshine.com/fort-lupton-community-park-splash-pad/ “Are you sure you want to bring along those roller skates?” “Yes! We HAVE to!” Who would’ve expected that my daughter’s insistence to bring skates would lead us to the best park in Fort Lupton?! Until a week ago, this wouldn’t have even been a thought. Thanks to some nice neighbors though, we have found ourselves the new owners of roller skates. Watching them attempt to learn on our sidewalk and street has been terrifying to me so when I heard about the open playground &…

  • Best Parks in Erie Longs Peak
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    Here’s Why Longs Peak is One of the Best Parks in Erie!

    Unless your child has had soccer or baseball practice here, you probably have no idea that one of the best parks in Erie is tucked in this quiet neighborhood. Longs Peak Park is one of our family favorites for a few reasons, but for me, it is the peacefulness and view of, you guessed it, Longs Peak! 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. Longs Peak Park Logistics Address: 311 Wheat Berry Dr, Erie, CO 80516 Bathroom: Yes, there is one portable restroom near the baseball field. Shade: The play equipment…