This is one of my favorite parks near downtown Denver. It has a really nice bridge and walk area…read more The one thing annoying about it is parking and on a weekend that can be a pain. Overall it's a awesome park and you should check it out.

Love the views of this park, especially at night…read more Yet, during the day, there are some sights that you'd rather not see... Don't need to make it a point to come here, but if you're passing through, take a minute to relax and take in the views. Particularly at night, with a group, ha

Confluence Park encompasses the point where Cherry Creek flows into the South Platte River. This is…read morealso the spot where Denver was founded in May 1858. Beginning a city here proved to be a poor choice as the waterways were prone to periodic flooding. The City shifted to the northeast and this area was ignored and filled up with heavy industrial users. A huge flood in 1965 destroyed much of that infrastructure and provided an opportunity for redevelopment. The Greenway Foundation was a prime mover in the 1970s to create a park highlighting this area. A major update in the 1990s focused on floodplain management and further enhanced the park as a hub for the regional trail system. Today this is a highlight of Lower Downtown. Shoemaker Plaza begins at the REI building and extends down to the north edge of the South Platte River. The main park area begins at the south edge of the River and covers both sides of Cherry Creek. The trail system runs through this and continues north, south, and east. This is a beautiful space and exists in its own world, apart from the bustle of Lower Downtown. It is well worth a visit.

I wish this place was cleaner! I love the rushing water! There was sa gorgeous bird waiting to…read morecatch a fish and it was waiting so long! It was sad! All there were were plastic bottles and polluted foam! It honestly reminded me of Northern Virginia. I expect more from Colorado. Especially at such a public place!

This is a horrible league, don't sign up! We really aren't sure where that $59 per person…read moreregistration fee goes...it adds up to AT LEAST $12,000 PER SEASON for all the registration fees collected. -You don't get paid referees, so you're at the mercy of other players who have been assigned to ref for that week (which results in horrible calls and more arguing/tension than needed) -The person who runs the game doesn't have a permit to play on the field and actually got a ticket for playing an organized sport without the permit during our championship game -The fields you play on are horrible--there are tons of trees, you're next to a river, and it's not lighted so playing at night gets pretty difficult -The t-shirts got to us at our FOURTH game -The championship trophy wasn't present at the championship game--he has to mail it to us because he didn't order it with enough time to account for shipping delays -The ball we played with for the first 3 games was egg-shaped (not round) Horrible.

I moved back to Denver from out of state in 2011. While I tried, I found it fairly difficult to…read moremake good friends in my first couple years. I tried re-connecting with old friends and used sites like meetup.com with no success.. That is until I found Nakid. They were hosting a beginning of season party at Jackson's, which I decided to check out. I discovered one thing about Nakid at this event, it's a social league more than anything. Needless to say, I had an awesome time and decided to join their Bar Sports league. Fast forward a few years.. I've made so many friends and connections through Nakid. I want to reiterate, this is a social league. If you're looking for an ultra-competitive kickball league, this is probably not going to be your cup of tea. This is an amazing league for people who want to meet more people and be social. Oh, and did I mention that we love to drink? I would recommend one of their beginning/end of season parties at Jackson's if you're a little unsure.

Writing this review for 2 different reasons: poorer service when busy but fantastic service if you…read moretalk to the right person. I visited during a very busy day looking for hiking boots for Colorado living and also Mt Kilimanjaro. Since it was so busy I was helped by someone in the shoe department who didn't quite have the knowledge to guide me to what I need. I ended up leaving with 2 pairs that I ultimately returned. Not the best but they were busy. HOWEVER, I went back on a less busy day, and Tom in the shoe department was an absolute angel. I told him what I'm looking for and he pulled 3 pairs out for me- size, weight, function that I needed. The second pair I tried fit like an absolute glove and I was in and out much faster and happier. Tom was super helpful and had the knowledge to vouch for this pair of shoes. Very happy, give that man a raise!

Love this place. Fond memories of coming here when I was younger. Took a class on camping last…read moreWednesday. It was very well done. We got to try out some of the REI equipment, like tents, sleeping bags and camping chairs and got informed on many other things you should bring when camping and proper protocol and guidelines. Yelp Elite put this on, and what a great job Matt and the team did. Astro Coffee was there caffeinating us, phenomenal coffee/drinks. All-in-all not only is REI one of my favorite places to go and just walk around and look at all of the gear, clothing etc but the classes they do are really well done. I want to get more involved with these and any guided adventures they setup.

From booking to the actual whitewater rafting experience, we were impressed with the whole…read moreoperation! We had a group of 11, which we were able to split up into two parties of 5 & 6. The equipment was clean and looked new. The safety video was really thorough and well done. We didn't eat at the restaurant above, but it smelled amazing! We had Jack as our guide and he was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, instantly remembered our kids (7 & 8 year olds) names and made them feel comfortable and brave on this fun adventure. And even cracked a couple cheesy jokes for them. He was very skilled and we learned he is an EMT in his other job. We felt like we were in very safe hands! We had mostly class 2/3 rapids on the "Taste of Whitewater" version that were exciting for our kids and for the first-time rafters in our group. We got to jump into the river off of a large rock at the end of our journey which was a highlight as well. The photo package was incredible and even included some video of our groups rafting. They charge $60 for the first raft and then just an additional $20 for the other included in our group. We usually skip out on photo packages for things like this, but after reviewing the photos we decided to purchase this time and I'm so glad we did! Would 10/10 recommend booking with this company and hope to return to the more challenging "Blast" version when our kids are all older!

Rafting the Cache la Poudre River - An Unforgettable Day!…read more Today was nothing short of perfect as we rafted the beautiful Cache la Poudre River with A Wanderlust Adventure. Under sunny skies and with the air at a comfortable 78°F (and the water a refreshing 60°F), we couldn't have asked for better conditions. Our guide, Captain Jack, was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also an absolute blast--his energy made the entire experience even more memorable. We tackled a series of Class I, II, and III rapids with a great mix of adrenaline and fun. By the time we pulled out of the water, we were soaked, smiling, and already talking about doing it again. If you're ever in the area and looking for adventure, this is one to add to your list!

It was awful!!! They don't let kids be kids every 5 minutes someone is walking around blowing a…read morefreaking whistle to not splash, don't dunk don't touch the upcoming water it's ridiculous!!!

Only use this place for the indoor pool. It gets the job done for sure. It does get crowded…read morearound 5 on weekdays, so try to go during off hours.

Very nice and attentive staff/lifeguards. Pool was spacious didn't feel crowded and there was shade…read morebut bring your own chair

La Alma is a small neighborhood Rec. Center if are from this neighborhood then you already know of…read moreit. If not then this review is for you. La Alma isn't the nicest and it isn't the top spot in Denver for many things, its gym is small and cramped and its Weight Room rivals some apartments complex's workout rooms. But, it serves a vital role in the area and provides a great place to go to play sports and swim in the summer. We used to joke that we are already 5 Points down when coming to basketball games here because of the suspect clock management and score keeping but none the less it was a good experience being her to watch kids games. Once again for a fraction of the cost of going to a trendy national workout chain you can have access to this gym and all the others I have reviewed in my DRP Rec center tour!

MEET.WAIT.CHILL. Vying for worst run league in Denver,…read moreyou're better off joining bigger leagues like Volo and CityWideSports, which are better run and have games that actually start on time. We were in a 6 game softball league summer of 2023 and not single game started on time. A couple games had to end due to lack of sunlight and then finish the following week. Im not sure if they're aware that people plan their schedules around the games. One example was we had our first playoff game and the game had a timing change the morning off, and then we all received another email saying the umpire was running late 30 minutes before the game. Original game time was 530, then changed to 545, then 6pm....he didn't show up until 615pm. This was at a field with no lights and sunset at 730ish. We played a full game, but the following team couldn't finish theirs. If they knew they had scheduling or even staffing conflicts, why not play at a field with lights? Also the umpiring crew was horrendous. I give kudos to our game one playoff umpire, he was the first umpire they provided who knew the rules of softball. The others we've had issues...along with other teams with keeping track of outs, calling balls way foul a hit, balls a homerun when it's a ground rule double, etc. We've also played against another team who were sliding into our second basement and other fielders hard which would've been an automatic out at other leagues; safety was not an option for that umpire that game. Also we had the umpire on game 2 not keep track of the scores and they asked if we remember what the scores were for all games played that day! Only redeeming thing was that Mike is easily reachable and has been easy to talk to.

Great refs, and a great way to make friends in a new city. Whether it's competitive or recreational…read morethere's something for everyone on Meet, Play, Chill.