Which Colorado Playgrounds are Open?

Last update: 6/18/2020 Open – Boulder, Aurora

If you’re a playground-loving family like us, the stay at home orders have been tough! For years we’ve spent our summer days traveling to parks across Colorado, sharing our favorites with others. While this time home has been wonderful, we are ready to get back out there and play (safely, of course 😉 )!

• If you aren’t quite as ready to venture out, here are some fun ways to stay active at home: 10-ways-for-kids-to-stay-active-at-home/

Below, you will find a list of which Colorado playgrounds are open, anticipated opening dates and a list of those undecided/unknown. Please note that this is not a complete list so we ask you to add a comment or email us at slidesandsunshine@gmail.com if you have updates to share!

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Safety Tips for the Playground

Keeping our children safe is always a priority, but during these times of COVID, please take extra precautions. Here are a few tips to help you prepare:

• Take the following with you: hand sanitizer, wet wipes, and masks.
• Talk to your child prior to going about the importance of not touching their face and mouth during play.
• Keep your distance from other groups. We like to go to smaller, neighborhood parks to avoid large crowds. (If you need suggestion, let us know!)
• Follow signs posted, each county/town may have different rules.
• Stay home if anyone in your family isn’t feeling well.
• Don’t forget your sunscreen!

Additionally, there is great information at the following link from Voice of Play.

Colorado Playground Opening Dates

Already Open:

• Avon
  • Check out the swing zipline at Nottingham Park
• Douglas County Regional Parks
• Fort Lupton
  • Take along your roller skates to Community Center Park
• Johnstown
• Lakewood
• Milliken
• Vail

June 4th:

• Arvada
  • Have you been to the updated Ralston Valley and Rainbow East playgrounds?

June 5th:

• Brighton (expecting splash pads in about a week)
• Colorado Springs
• Erie
  • So much happening in Erie in 2020!
• Englewood
• Golden
• Littleton
• Lone Tree
• Parker
• Pueblo
• Sheridan
• Stapleton

June 6th:

• Centennial (Centennial Center Park remains closed)
• Loveland (including splash pads at Loveland Sports Park and Fairgrounds Park; water feature at Mehaffey Park)

June 8th:

• Firestone
• Lafayette
• Longmont
• Windsor

June 9th:

• Brighton Splash pads (the maximum capacity allowed per splash pad will be 25 participants)
• Broomfield
  • Check out the new playground at Broadlands West!
• Fort Collins
• Thornton

June 10th:

• Commerce City

June 12th:

• Louisville

June 13th:

• Aurora
• Superior
• Boulder https://boulder.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/861278216284477eb88eb83d9523d3a5

Undecided/Remain Closed:

• Denver
• Westminster

This is a constantly changing topic so stay tuned and check back often.

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