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    Elk Meadow Stagecoach Trailhead

    4.6 (77 reviews)

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    Tekia H.

    So I have terrible pictures of Elk Meadow Park, but I will say it was a lovely place to hike. It's not super hard and very good for someone who may be a bit of a novice. We were even able to see a deer very close up which was pretty amazing. During the hike, we met a lovely man and woman name Bill and Anita. Both were so sweet and gave us some great places to check out. I just hate that we didn't get a chance to check all of those place out. This area is dog friendly, so you can take you pooch out for a nice short or long hike depending on what trail you do.

    Sweta K.

    Did a nice 4 mile loop today! The trail I did started and ended with wide open space. The middle portion of my hike was covered by trees with outlooks throughout. Not too much elevation. Great beginner hike for those like me who are brushing off the holiday lag/inactivity & trying to get fit again. Next time, I would like to try to go for a nice trail run or bike ride here. The trail was decently busy. The loop I did I would rate as Easy/Moderate, but there are other trails to choose from that looked longer and more difficult.

    Amanda M.

    Um, why is this dog park not the hot gossip amongst everyone? It's definitely the best dog park I've ever been to. Rolling fields of grass, mountain views, hikes in the trees, boulders, a creek and 3+ miles of trails. When I first got out of the car I thought we were in the wrong place, because it was so nice, until an unleashed dog came bounding out of the woods. Then about 15 minutes into our walk I thought people were letting their dogs play on some farmland, but it turned out that was the enclosed area of the dog park. We walked about 30 minutes or so on the trails and through the woods without seeing another human or dog. My dog was excited about that since she's not very social but does enjoy going bat-shit crazy off of her leash. Take your dog here and they will be the happiest ever!

    Alex H.

    Well maintained trail system that's easily accessible from the Denver area. The park offers trails for tougher incline hikes or more moderate and flat hikes. If you come early, you may see elk and other wildlife. Do come early for those who try to escape the crowds. Also, if you bring your dog, be sure to pick up its poop! JeffCo shut down its wonderful dog park over a year ago for careless dog owners.

    Meadow view hike

    Beautiful hike but 6 years ago they took down the dog off leash area I looked for hours trying to find it till I found a local and he told me, dogs have to be leashed but all the trails are well managed and worth the day trip just 30 min outside of Denver even though GPS will say it's an hour

    Sophia A.

    A beautiful hike, with clean bathrooms, sitting areas toward the entrance. 4 hour hike to the summit via Too Long, trail bring water! Meadow trail is a lot more tame, less climbing more scenic route. Beautiful area by Evergreen mountain community.

    Sad puppy, no more dog park
    Lisa K.

    This was the greatest dog park ever! Acres of trails, shade, water... But, it is closing. My dog and I are very sad about this. It also means we will not be going up to Evergreen very often anymore, where we would stop for lunch or a beer (i.e. spend $ at locally owned businesses). IMO - A lot of people are losing out on this decision.

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    Meg M.

    This dog park is amazing. There are 2 large fenced in areas (7 acre with 4 entry gates, plus an additional 1 acre area that is flatter and clear of trees), and a huge additional off leash area extends beyond the fenced in part. For much of it, you can't even see the fencing on the other side, so it doesn't feel super enclosed. I'll attach some photos so you can get a feel for the place. It's hard to tell from the photos, but there is metal fencing in addition to the wood fencing, so other than the tiniest of Chihuahuas, it is adequate for keeping doggies in. Elk Meadow Park is a much larger space than just the dog park, so if you want to park close to the off-leash area, take the second entrance: go west on Stagecoach Boulevard from hwy 74; proceed about 1 mile and you will see a sign like the first one pictured here. Park in the lot on the left (south) if you can, so you won't have to cross the road with your dog. I'm sure the rest of the park is lovely as well, but I only hung around the off-leash part. It's so much bigger than I am used to by a magnitude of about 20. And truly beautiful. It feels like you're just hanging out wandering the mountains with the dog, who I am sure appreciates the freedom to walk untethered with you. PS - Don't forget to bring water for your dog.

    One of our pup's favorite spots!
    Sara G.

    Amazing off leash dog "park" - but also great low key hiking! Only 30 minutes from Denver, and there are fields where you can throw balls, streams where puppies can get muddy, and boulders to climb on. It can get packed on the weekend so this isn't a great place if your pup isn't good at coming when called. But if you want an off leash huge open area where your dog can play with other dogs, this is the spot. One of my absolute favorite easy dog friendly places to hike outside of Denver.

    M A.

    Took the pups here today and I am in LOVE! The drive there is scenic and easy. Be warned that this is a hike for not only the pups but for the adults as well! Once you arrive there's a few parking options. There are two small lots (very small) that are usually pretty full and there's also places to park off to the side of the road. You just have to be careful because there are lots of cars passing through although most are courteous to you and your dogs. Now for the fun part.. the actual park itself. It's very spacious and although the entrance is fenced, once you start hiking down it becomes more of an open space. If you don't trust your dog this isn't a good place for you because the dogs do wander off playing and it's up to the owner to keep up. It was a very decent hike as my two big dogs were pooped after just a couple hours. There are trails to walk on and there's also little bodies of water that the dogs can play in -- it's great for a hot day like today. You do need to bring your own water and baggies to pick up after your pups. They do have baggies at the entrance but the park itself goes pretty deep and you'll need extra. The people here are very friendly and very laid back when it comes to the dogs. if you don't like your dogs socializing too much with others & running off with them then this isn't the place for you. It's great for independent dogs that don't stray too far. My fur babies had a blast! I would recommend this to many of my fellow dog owner friends

    Deanna J.

    This is the best dog park EVERRR! One should use the term "dog park" loosely though, because this place is so much more! Hiking down the mountainside to the creek with the puggle running and scampering around. Other dogs also play along but oftentimes we have the trails to ourselves (if only for a bit on super busy days) :) After running thru the creek, hike up the other side and take the loop around, back down and out again. Makes for a great half day trek with time to play and snack on a packed lunch. Toby gives it two paws up!!!!

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    The dog park portion is amazing! Our dog had a wonderful time and it was so much more pleasant than going to a regular dog park.

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    10 years ago

    Great, not-too-far off-leash dog park. Our Norwich terrier mix loved it... and so did us humans! Beautiful scenery.

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    Words cannot describe how magical this dog park is. This is the Lord of the Flies for puppies!!!!

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    The loops are very small but there is more of the park you can go on. Doesn't seem to be any trash cans. $7 to park

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    Great area with a lot of room for dogs to run and play, it gets really crowded so it's better to go early intoning or late afternoon

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    I agree with Lisa's remarks. I always stopped and shopped while going to Evergreen every week-end. Won't happen anymore.

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    Fantastic dog park. Next time we'll bring some stuff to grill as they have an awesome picnic area adjacent to the parking lot.

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    One of my fav spots for working my dogs. Plenty of space and choices for trails and fenced areas.

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    Ask the Community - Elk Meadow Stagecoach Trailhead

    Is this place still open? I read an article that said it was closed.

    It is still open. Some trails are under maintenance.

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    Review Highlights - Elk Meadow Stagecoach Trailhead

    So I have terrible pictures of Elk Meadow Park, but I will say it was a lovely place to hike.

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    Kittredge Park

    Kittredge Park

    4.1
    (8 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    that the entire section, including the beach and creek behind the park, is privately owned…read moreproperty. There are "private property" signs at every entrance. Those wanting to use Kittredge Park -- specifically next to Bear Creek -- are being asked to go to a nearby park instead to play on the creek bank. The new owner is concerned about liability if someone gets hurt while playing in or along the creek and about how the property is being overused. "We want to restore it and prioritize the land's long-term needs over the short-term needs," Romero said in September. "The land cannot handle the traffic. It's being destroyed. We want shared accountability." People have trails all over her property and no one showed up for "cleanup day"... "Take only memories, leave only footprints." Town survey and homeowner survey say same thing she owns the land on both sides. Law and order is not about feelings or belief's. Also this park has other access on park property but they fenced it off. Why try to illegally take someone's land that they paid for when you have another access point? Another big question is, Why didn't the town buy that piece of the property when it went up for sale instead of assuming the new owner would want the whole town leaving garbage on their land?

    We were disappointed that there was no water access here and it was all roped off with no…read moretrespassing/private property signs :( The park was still fun though and my son enjoyed the big sand pit and shady picnic tables.

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    Tanglewood Park

    Tanglewood Park

    4.7
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    Incredible park, complete with two tennis courts, a baseball diamond, huge open field for…read moresoccer/frisbee, and full playground with a pirate ship! Not to mention a covered seating area with multiple picnic tables. They've also added a putting green area to practice your short game, but make sure to bring your own golf balls and putter/wedge. The park can get pretty busy in the summer with birthday parties, baseball games, and other group events, but it is a great environment and there are plenty of things to keep people busy.

    What a great little park! There are two play ground areas. Don't be fooled... the one that's off…read more20th is actually for the preschool there and it's fenced in. The fence isn't too easy to see unless you're right on top of it. Anyway, Tanglewood Park has a nice sized field and a baseball diamond next to the play area. The playground is nice. There are two sections to it. The larger one has wood chips in it, and the smaller one has sand. The larger section has a large play structure with numerous slides on it. There are two regular swings and two small swings. The smaller side has a boat, a couple of rockers and a sand tractor thingy. While we were there, a lot of kids took their socks and shoes off to play in the sand. The area looked pretty clean, so this wasn't a cause for freaking out. There were about 5-15 kids playing at any given time, with some coming and going pretty often. There were moms and grandparents there, and they all seemed friendly and approachable. There is a large shelter next to the large playground. There are numerous picnic tables underneath, as well as two or three which are not under the shelter. When we visited, there were a ton of parking spaces in the parking lot, although I can see the lot filling up when there's a baseball or football game going on. In all, this is a nice and well maintained park.

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    Elk Meadow Stagecoach Trailhead - parks - Updated July 2026

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