This is one of my favorite parks outside of Highlands Ranch! It houses picnic tables for those who…read moreenjoy a Mountain View with their meal, and a wonderfully soothing river where ducks lazily float by. From bike trails to bird watching, this place is perfect for a family getaway. While it gives strong vibes of a pleasant oasis tucked away, it's actually within walking distance to food and shopping. My husband and I picked up bowls from Vibe just down the street and had a relaxing lunch in the shade of an ancient tree. Green buds are breaking through the tips of branches, heralding spring. Strongly recommend a visit!

Nicely maintained trail and lots of parking. Good for walks and biking. Not much shade but there…read moreare nice trees and great views.

I visited this recreation center with a friend and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff. I'm…read moreconsidering getting a membership. I highly recommend visiting.

First off, I'm a huge fan of any of the HR rec centers. I've lived in other areas and bar none --…read moreHR does it right. The staff at this location is very personable. In fact they know me by name -- and keep me posted when there is new equipment or activities. Additionally, they do a great job of keep the equipment and facilities super clean. It seems they are always cleaning. If you are a baseball player or just want to let off some steam -- the batting cage out back is a unique feature.

We come here a couple of times each summer for some public skating time. The rink is…read morewell-maintained. It's fun to watch figure skaters and hockey players training on the other rinks. The rental skates are old and uncomfortable, so I do wish those could get an upgrade. But it's sort of to be expected at a Rec Center skating rink.

Watching youth hockey here is so fun. They have a bar with good food and wine, plus great service…read morewith fun bartenders! The atmosphere is busy and light and friendly overall. The viewing area is comfortable, bleachers and all. Not too cold. Plenty of space to enjoy a game.

The competitive Dance Academy was VERY disorganized with internal fighting amongst teachers and…read moredrama with students. Coaches are uncommunicative and do not give constructive criticism to help dancers grow. It's all very base level for skills and there is rampant favoritism. We stuck it out for 2 years but we have moved on and sooo thankful that we did. Dance is fun again!! Also children with medical conditions (letters from doctors submitted) are treated as if they don't have loyalty to the program if they have to miss for said medical conditions that were known to all from the beginning. Beware!

This is a public gym with many many classes and services. Their training staff is generally top…read morenotch. For example, 1 instructor won a world triathlon championship, another has qualified for and competed in the Iron Man Championship in Hawaii. They have classes in dance (e. g., Line Dancing & Hip Hop), pottery, swim lessons and more! It's a great place to not only work out and exercise but also to form long lasting relationships.

A long standing worker at this location named Ryan was super unhelpful about turning a tv from…read moresports to HGTV, even though there were only two other women working out in the cardio room at the time, watching a different television altogether. This is not the first time I've seen the four main tvs mounted in the cardio area dedicated to male-centric viewing either. I mean, do they cater only to men? Ryan said they usually don't change the tv channels...umm what? So who decided ESPN would air 24/7? Is it a male run location? Possibly. After my experience there I would say it's probable. A young teenager who also works at Eastridge finally walked up to us with a remote and said to Ryan "It's not really a big deal, I can just change the channel." My thoughts exactly. If you want helpful staff and management try the Northridge location. They're more flexible and welcoming.

Absolutely love this rec center and thrilled it's part of our HOA. Extremely clean, very friendly…read morestaff, and plenty of equipment (cardio, weights, pools, etc.) that I rarely feel like I need to adjust my plan or weight. Also have 2 basketball courts and a big parking lot. One of the 4 various Highlands Ranch Rec Centers and definitely a fan!

Amazing 11/10! Kathleen was my guide and she kept us nice and safe while having lots of fun!read more

We had such an amazing time white water rafting with Liquid Descent! Our guide, Kayla, was…read morefantastic. She made us feel safe and comfortable from the very beginning, and gave clear instructions so we always knew what to do. She tailored our ride to how "spicy" we wanted to make it, so since it was our first time rafting, that made us feel great. The trip was the perfect level of excitement for us as beginners. It was fun, thrilling, and adventurous without ever feeling overwhelming. My sons, ages 10 and 13, had an absolute blast and want to plan another trip back. We even got to see a bald eagle along the river, it was phenomenal. The weather was perfect, and the whole experience was incredibly well organized. It's also just under two hours from Denver, making it a great day trip. We really appreciated the free parking, and they kept our car keys safely in the office while we were out on the river. We felt completely comfortable leaving everything else locked in our car. We couldn't have asked for a better first rafting experience. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone, especially families and first-time rafters. Definitely opt for the photo package too - the pictures we received were stunning and memorable. Huge thanks to Kayla and the Liquid Descent team!

Better than anticipated; this was so much fun! Adventure West is really a special small business…read morewith friendly and knowledgeable staff. My friend and I decided to book on a super hot day over the summer and I can't imagine anything better to do in CO on a day like this. The water was considerably lower this day, so the staff recommended everyone take single tubes to ensure we didn't drag on the riverbed. They were super efficient from check in to lockers, safety instructions, and getting us on the bus, yet we didn't feel rushed at all. We laughed all the way down the river twice! Hope to go back soon.

There were seven of us in our group it was such a fun experience. Everyone who works here is…read morefriendly and informative.

As a resident of Highlands Ranch, I belong to the HRCA HOA which offers four rec centers, this one…read morebeing the furthest from my house. My boys and I enjoy coming to this location for the large open concept of the cardio and weight training area which is surrounded by a 1/10 of a mile track. On the ground floor there's a lazy river, hot tub, resort style pool and a lap pool. We greatly appreciate having these amenities in our community and love that the centers are well taken care of.

This place is awesome!! While visiting family in the area we were gifted a 10 guest pass to the…read morerecreation centers and used it to the fullest. The water slide is so fun, pool basketball, hot tub, lap swimming pool, pickup basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and tennis available, high quality machines and equipment. The personnel were friendly and warm, even offering to give us a tour of the facility. This is a great facility and I am grateful that my brother allowed my girlfriend and I to use the Eastridge and Southridge centers while staying over. We had soo much fun!!

My husband and I wanted to try white water rafting during our vacation in CO. We found this…read morebusiness online and they were able to accommodate us. We drove over an hour to Fort Collins and found it easily. Getting outfitted with gear and instructions took a while. We were taken by school bus to the river site and met with our guide. She was very good in reviewing the rules and terminology used while rafting. Overall a very fun experience. I would recommend this business.

We had the absolute best time on the Poudre River with Dakota. He was a great guide. He was…read moreknowledgeable, and and helped my anxious daughter to feel secure and confident during our ride. Honestly, everyone from their staff and the folks at restaurant above (Vern's) that we interacted with was fantastic! Do not hesitate to book with Wanderlust Adventure they are the best! It was one of the highlights of our trip to Colorado.

Great park with (free? I don't use them) tennis courts located right across from St. Mary's. There…read moreis also a huge children's play area with slides, see-saws, and tunnels. If you look this place up on Google maps, it calls it Lower Ridgewood Park. There is an entry on the South Suburban Parks & Rec website under each name, so I'm not sure which is technically correct. I just go by the sign out front.