• Rainbow East Arvada Gorilla
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    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…

  • Golden Estates Park
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    This Slide (and View) Will Take Your Breath Away!

    Do your kids love tall slides? You HAVE to visit Estates Park in Golden! This quiet, neighborhood park that overlooks Table Mesa and the town below has one of the tallest slides we’ve seen in Colorado. 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: 16164 W. Ellsworth Dr., Golden, CO 80401 Bathroom/Shade: There is a portable bathroom next to the parking lot. I wish there was a way to have more shade over the actual playground, but at least this park had some large trees and shaded picnic tables along the…

  • Clement Park Littleton CO
    Inclusive/Sensory Parks,  Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    Musical Fun at the New & Improved Clement Park!

    When we heard that there was a completely redone park in Littleton, of course we had to visit! Oh my goodness, it was amazing! It is a huge playground and was really crowded for a Wednesday morning, yet I felt calm. How can you not feel at peace at such a gorgeous location overlooking Johnson Reservoir with an incredible view of the Colorado mountains?! 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: 7306 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 Bathroom/Shade: This park was built for people to stay a while so…

  • Countryside Park Westminster CO
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    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…

  • Turnberry Park Commerce City Colorado
    Neighborhood Parks,  Parks,  Themed Parks

    3 Reasons This is Our Favorite Park in Commerce City!

    This park has been on our list to visit for about a year and I am so glad we can now share it with you. Turnberry Park was full of vibrant colors, created with all things flower garden and was overall the best park in Commerce City! We have already been talking about which friends live nearby so that we can go back with them (on a cooler day though 😉 ). Address: 10725 Wheeling St, Commerce City, CO 80022 Bathroom/Shade: There is a single bathroom building with running water and hand dryer! Unfortunately, there is no shade on the playground so going before it gets too hot or on…