I wandered in on a quiet afternoon, not expecting much, but it unfolded like a place built with…read moreheart. Rolling hills, little walking paths that twist past flowerbeds and art sculptures, and that massive playground that makes you wish you were nine again. Kids were climbing, parents were sipping coffee on benches, and ducks were waddling like they owned the pond. Honestly, they might. There's a peacefulness here that sneaks up on you--whether you're circling the water, catching the mountain view in the distance, or just lying in the grass while the breeze moves through the trees. It's calm without being dull. Designed but not overdone. The kind of park that locals love and visitors remember. Westlands doesn't shout--it just quietly reminds you what a good day feels like.

Love these space right in the heart of GV! I used to walk over here a lot when I worked across the…read morestreet but that was about 10 years ago. Then I came here a few weeks ago to play pickleball and was surprised to see they spruced up the space. They have a huge playground area and little walking path around the water. Two pickleball courts outside and actual restrooms vs sorta-potties along with a lot of parking. Little hidden gem!

This is a cool park but honestly I was surprised with the opening of the new splash pad they…read morewouldn't have all facets of the playground in working order. One of the huge play structures was caution taped off and some of the swings as well. It was kind of a bummer.

This park is so pretty and has changed a great deal from when I brought my own kids here years ago…read morewhen we were still contemplating life in the suburbs. There was and still is, a splash pad here, and we would bring picnic lunches and meet friends for a fun day. This time it looks like a remodel/expansion took place, as I noticed how big it's gotten when I was here for a quiet evening walk. I bet when the weather is nice, it is crowded all the time! I'd bring my kids here if they were still little. Looks very friendly, open, and accessible to everyone as I noted the stairs as well as ramps on my walk.

Nice, hidden park of adventures right here. The parking is right off the main road which is nice…read more The space is not plentiful for the amount of pedestrians in this area. You have access to either side of the park entrance off the main road. There is a crosswalk‍‍ and a beg button to safely cross. Watch out for coyotes in the area too. There are two porta potty clearly marked and camouflaged with the environment. SMART! I walked a few trails and blissfully absorbed the sounds of nature surrounding me. I like the ponds, the native wildlife and natural earth tone paths. One thing for sure is if you are out here for a period of time I would take some kind of bug spray. The mosquitoes were horrible. I also liked the sporadically places rocks, giant tree log, tree trunks and memorial benches place in this park. A soothing, gentle and relaxing atmosphere and area. I'll be back to explore more!

Pristine largely untouched beauty, with a lot of mature trees and scruffy undergrowth, and a…read morecrushed dirt-n-pebble bike path (Highland Canal trail) meandering through it on the way to joining other trails on the way to Santa Fe Drive. Highly recommended for leisurely biking!

George Wallace Park is such a great spot, especially for a walk with the dog!…read more It's a family favorite spot to visit! The loop is big and has a little bit of everything--open grassy areas, picnic tables, and even workout equipment along the path that lots of people were using. We stopped at the playground during our walk--it's small but fun and has all the essentials like a slide, swings, and monkey bars, which was perfect for a quick play. There's a nice area with a water fountain and picnic tables on one end of the loop, great for relaxing. Plenty of street parking, which is always a plus. And in the winter, the hills are awesome for sledding! A super versatile park that's great year-round.

I love the walk around the park. Plenty of wildlife. Please keep your dogs on the leash. I have…read more2 big dogs, never off lease in public. It about 15-20 minutes per loop nice, slow pace.

For years (maybe even decades), Glendale's annual Fourth of July fireworks display has been held at…read moreCreekside Park. The park is closed off for safety reasons but we take a picnic and camp out on the lawn at the neighboring Staybridge Suites to watch the action up close. It's a super fun way to kick off your Fourth of July festivities (for whatever reason, Glendale's fireworks always happen a day or two before July 4th). Earlier this week it was announced that the highly anticipated Glendale Riverwalk Project will be put on hold http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/real_deals/2015/04/175-million-development-planned-for-glendale.html?surround=etf&ana=e_article. Instead, a new retail and entertainment district called Glendale 180 will be developed on a 22 acre parcel between Colorado Boulevard and Cherry Street, and Virginia Avenue and Cherry Creek. The city plans to break ground in the Fall of 2015 and officials hope to open for business in 2017. And this will mean that Creekside Park is going away. I'm torn. It's truly a shame to lose a nice, big park. But Glendale and its neighbors will be gaining job opportunities and new fun recreational activities. As it stands now, the design is thoughtfully planned with lots of open space, year-round landscaping, and meandering pathways that will create an inviting community gathering place. No office or residential space will be included in the new development, just shops, restaurants, and a cinema. And lots of parking. And relaxed open container laws! Apparently, Glendale used to be quite the hot spot back in the day so it's planning to get back to its partytime roots. Glendale 180 - see what they did there? The final fireworks display in Creekside Park is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2015. I, for one, will be there to help send Creekside Park out with a bang. Yelp Review #400

Glendale's fireworks show is truly one of the best displays I've ever experienced. Popping a squat…read morein Creekside Park gives an exceptional up close and personal view of all the fireworks. I forgot about the joy of watching fireworks, it was like I was five years old all over again with a permanent grin plastered on my face. I hope Glendale decides to keep the Annual firework show going even after the new Glendale development goes up. I was impressed and awed by the whole evening. Thank you Vicki P. for showing me some of the best fireworks in Denver. Pro Tips for the optimal Firework experience: *Bring chairs (cup holders are a plus) *Bring a jacket or a blanket (it gets chilly in the evening) *Food + Libation = Fun times *Parking is a hot mess, I recommend parking at least a half mile away and walking so you don't get stuck in traffic when leaving with all the closed/blocked streets surrounding the area

Be sure to call before venturing here, which I did but no one returned my call. We could not get…read moreinside, bummer. Walked about the outside & like kids stuck our heads between the bars to peer in. We did like the little we could view.

We loved our tour with Lily! Such an interesting and informative tour. Lily knows so many unusual…read morefacts about the sculptures and the family. We loved the Cabinet of Curiosities! So many cool and eclectic things to look and amaze at!

Arapahoe Lake Park is secretly tucked away in a secluded neighborhood. I found it while exploring…read moreand its a nice little place. The lake has man made water falls around the perimeter and a bridge that goes over the middle of the lake. A nice place to visit and watch the wildlife or just sit back and relax in the beauty of nature.

This is a great park! There's actually two playgrounds here, one smaller than the other but they're…read moreright by each other. One has a double swing so you can put your baby in one side, sit on the other side and swing them! Something I haven't seen a lot of at Parks is restrooms! There's two here and with change tables in them. There's also a path so you can walk around the soccer field that's in the middle and it also joins onto Piney Creek Trail so if you want to walk out the bottom of the park and down the side of the road you can go for miles.

Nice park with playgrounds and walking paths. Parking is far from the fields, so if you have…read moremobility issues, be warned. I went to watch a senior softball game, so some people had difficulty getting from the lot on University down to the ball field. Another issue that surprised me was that the ball field was not very well kept. Although chalk outlines were new, the bases were not securely affixed to the ground, and there were uneven areas, including some holes. This caused some players to fall.

Named after Julia DeKoevend, who homesteaded the land before the turn of the century is a very…read morelarge park on the south side of the city of Centennial. It has multiple playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and pavilions. Motorized traffic can enter on University street next to Goodson Rec Center. Pedestrians and Bicycles can use the popular Highland Canal Trail that intersects and traverses several sections of the park. I really enjoy every time I come here and intend to come here much more.

Probably one of the most photogenic parks I have ever stumbled upon. There were families everywhere…read moreon this beautiful Sunday afternoon soaking in the lasts bits of summer here in Denver. Everywhere I turned I was more and more amazed by the beauty. From the trees to the river to watching the sky turn golden as the sun set, this made for a perfect stop for an early fall best friend photo shoot.

This small park is right off the Cherry Creek Trail. Mainly people such as walkers and cyclist use…read morethis park as a rest stop when traversing the trail. This lovely oasis has cool shade trees, a pavilion with picnic tables, a restroom with water fountain and beautiful scenery as far as the eye can see.