The dog park at Mehaffey Park in Loveland CO is great! We visited with our 3yo Dobie…read more The dog area is separated into a large area and a slightly smaller one for small and shy dogs. They're is shade and a picnic table and lots of room for all sorts of dogs to run and play. There's water bowls as well. There were several other dogs there when we visited and the people all said great things about the park and people and dogs that frequent her.

Great big park. So much fun…read more Two warnings: The bathroom doors get super hot in the sun and can burn your hand. The playground structure is very tall so it does take some monitoring of littler kids. Parking lot at south entrance and closest to the playground

We took our son here to ride his skateboard. It's actually perfect for his size (he's 6) because…read moreof the simple ramps for drop ins and then a rail for tricks. He's done intricate skate parks as well but we were just looking for something in the area to entertain him, my nephew and our youngest son. Separate playgrounds, a water splash park for summer and trails.

This is a great skate park for beginners to intermediate skaters/riders. It's very transition-heavy…read more(i.e. bowls, quarter pipes, etc.) so if you're into ramps, there's stuff to do. If you're more into street, it's quite limited. There are a couple stairs to jump down and a couple ledges and rails, but not much else. The skate park is on the small side and a lot of people enjoy skating the same things (mini bowl and the ramps in the middle of the park) so if there are +5 people, it can start to feel crowded.

10 out of 10. Staff and facilities are top-notch. I took my son and friends here for his birthday…read moreparty! They haven't stopped talking about it!! You won't be disappointed.

I threw my son's 13th birthday party here, and I cannot more highly recommend the facility. We were…read moretaken care of by two managers, with Eric being our lead. Their attention to our needs and genuinely caring to ensure we were happy and taken care of the entire time during our event was outstanding. The kids absolutely loved the trampolines, the snowboard lessons, and the skatepark. I have thrown quite a few birthdays now for my two boys, and this was probably the best we've had thus far. Each kid was raving about it and can't wait to come back. I am definitely going to come back with the kids (and maybe without them too).

Aurora doesn't always get credit for the gems it's sitting on, but Wheel Park is one worth knowing…read moreabout. Tucked off South Chambers Road, this 15-acre complex was purpose-built for people who move on wheels -- and it still delivers, more than two decades after it opened. The centerpiece is a 20,000-square-foot concrete skate park that holds up well against anything in the metro area. There's a deep bowl with coping all the way around, a snake run with smooth transitions, and a street section with boxes, rails, ledges, and quarter pipes at different sizes. It's genuinely one of the more thoughtfully laid-out parks in Colorado -- beginners have room to breathe and work up to things, while experienced riders can string together longer lines without constantly dodging obstacles. Helmets are required, and the posted hours run 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., though there are no lights once the sun goes down. Beyond the skate park, the complex spreads out in a few directions. There are inline hockey rinks for drop-in play, a BMX motocross track with banked turns and rhythm sections, and a separate area with smaller dirt features for those who want to work on technical riding. The whole place has a working, active-use feel -- this isn't a manicured rec center. It's a place people actually come to get better at something. That said, there's some litter and visible graffiti around parts of the park. It doesn't ruin the experience, but it does reflect that maintenance attention could be more consistent. Go in knowing that, and you'll find a genuinely impressive facility underneath. Best for skaters, BMX riders, inline hockey players, and parents looking for somewhere their kid can spend a few hours doing something with their hands and feet. Worth the drive from anywhere in the metro.

This place is awesome it has everything bicycle trails bicycle ramps skateboard trails skateboard…read moreramps as well as RV race car tracks it has many walking trails as well conveniently located nestled away surrounded by trees and grass and the wonderful noise of children and kids playing and laughing!

Amazing bike trail! Lots of great views of the trees, mountains and the river. If you want to go…read morebike ride that is easy to moderate I suggest this trail. Going down the trail towards frisco is quite fun and easy and you are mostly going downhill. Coming back up however is a bit of a challenge if you are not used to the altitude. We we able to complete it. The views are so worth it. The air is really cool and smells really fresh. Lots of beautiful trees, plants etc all naturally growing. The river is very powerful and sounds so good while biking. If you happen to rent a by a ridden bike rentals off Main Street you can literally bike from Main Street to this trial. That's what we did and we absolutely enjoyed every minute of it. Great trail!

The Barn is Woodward Copper's indoor terrain park/skate park practice facility -- great for…read moresnowboarders, skiers, and skateboarders. 3 of us did all-day snowboard terrain park lessons at Woodward. It was super fun. My instructors were Cro, Angie, and Ronnie. They were great! The first half of the day was spent practicing indoors at The Barn, then we ate lunch, and the afternoon was spent on the slopes practicing in the terrain parks. Day 1 we had a group of 6 students with 2 instructors. Day 2 we had 4 students with 1 instructor. If you're considering terrain park lessons for skiing/snowboarding, to get the biggest bang for your buck I'd recommend waiting until you can go on blue runs. If you have particular tricks that you want to work on, even better -- for example, if you really want to nail that 360 or do a particular grab. We saw a group of snowboarders who clearly weren't that experienced (probably couldn't even do green runs), and they spent most of their time falling down during the parkboard session. On the other hand, a couple of my classmates had particular tricks they wanted to learn, and the instructor was able to coach them and help them reach their goals. Occasionally there are specials (check their Facebook page) for discounted lessons and passes. Woodward also does summer camps, winter camps, 2-hour drop-in sessions, private lessons, and more.

Such a cool place! I do wish the staff would interact more with the kiddos. They stand at their…read morepositions and talk to each other a lot. My kid was there alone during slow time and none of the staff interacted with him at all. Was a little of a let down for the cost. Even some encouragement or hello would have been nice!

BEST kept secret of Loveland If you're looking for something to do with the kids that's nearby try…read morethis place out!

Great little spot for small kids to run around and explore! All the money goes to caring for the…read moreanimals so for me, it's money well spent!