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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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4 Fantastic Playgrounds in Broomfield’s New Prospect Park!
My first thought whenever I see a new housing development, like Prospect Park in Broomfield, is always about the new playgrounds that will be built. In this case, we not only found one good playground, we found a whole bunch! And I have no doubt that as the area is developed, I’ll have to update this post with even more. As you’ll see, some of the parks below have an approximate address or no name so please reach out or comment if you have any questions. This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you click on the links, it is at no additional cost…
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Lilley Gulch Park and its Colorado-themed Adventure!
If you’re looking for a fun way for your kids to learn about Colorado, take a trip to Lilley Gulch Park! With the Mt Everest climbing bars, local animal tracks and Gold Rush map, your little ones will get some hometown history as they play. There is a reason I’m writing this in January though…there is no shade making it a tough spot during the summer, but perfect for the winter! 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: 9587 W Caley Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 Bathroom: No bathroom at the…
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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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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,…
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Sandstone Ranch: Adventure Playground and Wheels Park
Upon entering Sandstone Ranch Park, you are greeted with a sign sharing that it is an “Adventure Playground and Wheels Park”. What a fun sounding experience ahead! Our first few times visiting Sandstone Ranch were for our school’s 100 Mile Club. The 0.7 mile path was perfect to get in some extra miles, but it was the promise of the “cow and turtle playground” that got the girls moving. As you’ll see below, the park is not only home to traditional playground equipment, it also has a farm themed toddler area, splash pad and skate park! This post may contain affiliate links and while we may earn compensation when you…
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Here’s Why You Should Visit Erie’s New Clayton Park!
This is so exciting, there is ANOTHER new park in Erie! This time we’re talking about Clayton Park, so new that you can’t find it on Google maps. Located in the Erie Highlands neighborhood, it has mountain views, tall slide and much 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. Clayton Park Logistics Address: 495 Highlands Circle, Erie, CO 80516 Bathroom: Yes, there is a portable restroom south of the playground. Shade: Not much shade over the playground, however, there is a large pavilion covering six picnic tables. Age Recommendations: Ages…
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Unique Play Experience at Sugar Beet Park!
I was intrigued when a friend mentioned Sugar Beet Park in Fort Collins, Colorado. I had no idea what a sugar beet was, let alone how they’d design a playground around it! What we found was an extremely well done park design giving homage to the history of Fort Collins. It is like visiting an outdoor museum! 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. Sugar Beet Park Logistics Address: 524 San Cristo St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 “The location of Sugar Beet Park in Fort Collins is central to three neighborhoods,…
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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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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…
