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    Eben Fine Park

    4.6 (14 reviews)

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    Christian B.

    What Ansel Adams did for California, Eben Fine did for Colorado, mainly that of Boulder. Eben took nature photographs of Boulder and used them to advertise travel and tourism to the Boulder area. Visits to this park will find you surrounded with a canopy of lush shade trees, a fast flowing river, and plenty of space for a nice picnic. Many activities can be enjoyed at this park such as biking, hiking, and a fun trip down the river as this is the starting point to the annual "Tube to Work day" festivities.

    Hands down a beautiful park
    Alice Q.

    Nick and I visited Eben Fine Park, in one of our overnight stays in Boulder. Our motel was located next to this easily accessible park, and saw that it was crowded with lots of people and saw lots of houses built next to this man-made river. I saw people walking their man's best friends, playing frisbee, and riding bikes. We walked along the river and saw this local riding a TALL, blue circus type of bike that stood out to us. We both smiled so big and looked at each other with amazement! This park is a positive experience for everyone and we have a great time without having to worry about Covid-19 getting in the way of our experience.

    Don G.

    Spectacular fall nature trail that is an easy hike and full of wild flowers, a raging mountain stream and picturesque settings that make for a perfect escape from the hustle & bustle of Metro Denver. The trails are hiker & biker friendly. Dogs on leashes are ok and rock climbing is also there for the adventurous! What a wonderful afternoon here in Colorado! Enjoy!

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    Sara M.

    I do like this park. We have gone here for years. From time to time, especially early in the morning or late in the evening, there might be a few transients hanging out or "camping" illegally though I have never been accosted in any way. Not bad at all this year. The police are keeping an eye on things. That is all that keeps this from a 5 star review. But it's real life and I am going to enjoy this place as do many others, including school or camp groups. I ride the Creek Path from here, regularly. Nice shady green space, a picnic shelter, a port-a-potty etc all here. There is limited parking, maybe 16 spaces or so in the small lot, but always more up on the street before the entrance. But the reality is that many locals come by bike or on foot. It is a great place to access the Creek Path. It is officially the starting point, mile maker 0.0, as etched on the stone at the foot of the bridge over the creek at the east edge of the park near the parking lot. But you can also ride, run or walk west, up the canyon, from the west edge of the park. You pass the kayakers and then it gets steep. The path crosses the creek a couple of times and it is paved part way up, then it is gravel. It ends at the Four Mile Canyon turnoff. It is a hard ride for someone like me but I have done it a few times. The fit cyclists that abound in Boulder pass me all the time. And the runners, too. But for a nice, low key, shady place for a picnic, it is a hidden gem.

    Water feeding into Boulder Creek.
    Joe C.

    Eben G. Fine Park is, well, a pretty good park. It's on the scenic several mile long Boulder Creek Path, where the westernmost part of Boulder meets the base of the foothills. For such a small park, it has a surprising amount of amenities, including a sheltered picnic area and some limited parking. Though I'd imagine few visitors bring their cars, instead arriving there via their bicycle or running shoes. Extra star because, at least when I was there, the water fountain shot pleasingly high. So you might be careful to not be TOO close when you turn it on. Which certainly beats ones that come out in a trickle! Now, I may be easy to impress as the backdrop of the foothills, accented with a light powdering on the day I visited, looked amazing. And despite the proximity to Arapahoe Ave and Pearl Street, I wasn't distracted by traffic noise. My more jaded Coloradoan friend just called it, "Almost every winter day in Boulder". But he can do his own review. ;) 4.25 stars.

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