Came by with our 14-month old on a hot and sunny summer Saturday afternoon - she had an absolute…read moreblast! It was unsurprisingly packed with various families, small groups, and larger parties enjoying the weekend. Despite the crowds, the bigger children were all very respectful of our little one while playing in the splash pad (our main reason for coming). The splash pad was great. Lots of features, all of them young toddler safe, and very clean. They have a schedule of running for an hour then shutting off for 15-minutes to help reduce water usage, which I appreciate during this time of drought. None of the children seemed to mind. Water is a bit chilly so after a bit we took a break for our daughter to warm up (much to her displeasure lol) in the playground area, which had a few different areas and was again clean and safe and age appropriate. My only complaint is the need for more bathrooms - besides that, a huge win! Will definitely be coming back.

Definitely something low budget entertainment. After spending lots of money over the long weekend I…read moredecided to have a chill no cost afternoon as the boys wanted water and they got water. It's also right down the street from me so that's an additional plus. I didn't know they had a schedule for the water to turn off and on but that's a good idea for water conversation. Also there is a playground and lots of covered space for bbq and such.

Playground is in decent shape with nice equipment and a squishy and intact surface. The proximity…read moreto a busy road is annoying, why should the littles have their play area be closest to traffic? Shade pavilion is nice for seating, parties and picnics and there are two public grills. A bathroom is nearby but was locked up presumably this is a winter thing? But obviously that's very unfortunate for kids and parents using the park in colder months.

Decent size park. Big field next to it. Bathrooms. Picnic shelter . Good enough for a 4yr old …read more. steep slide was fun

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

The park is fine...but the trail is why you come here…read more We are talking a minefield of Prairie Dogs howling at you. Very cool and cute.

I have so many great memories at Olympic Park that I couldn't possibly share them all here…read more There is lots of parking here and you can always tell when there are softball games or kids soccer practices because they will fill up. However, most of the time there is a lot more open spots to the left. I am currently in a softball league in which the games are held here at Olympic. The fields are always immaculate, but they are only used for games. If you want to have a practice there are other fields nearby. There are also sand volleyball courts behind the softball fields which are always nice to use and usually aren't packed. As this park is right next to the elementary school that I went to, I remember having several field days out on the large field. In the winter, I remember my family and I sledding down the snow filled hills and running back up to go again. There are so many things that you can do here. You can bring your dog to run around, have a nice quiet picnic or even have a birthday party. I seriously can't say enough good things about Olympic Park. The grass is so green and there is just something so special about this neighborhood park.

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.

Great big park for the kids to burn off some energy. Lots of grass, trees and shade. The park is…read morenice and clean too. There are benches around the play area and covered tables to eat at.

This park is nice an quiet most of the time I am here. I love walking my doggies here because…read morethere is ample grassy area for them to run and also a path that is clear year round. There is a gazebo and a couple bbq pits by the playground. On the sign is an endorsement from a program called T.O.P.S (Take Off Pounds Successfully), which I think is great! There are often people just out walking around the path and kids on the basketball court.

This place is a treasure right smack in the middle of the city! It's gorgeous, educational,…read moreworthwhile! And it's FREE!!!! Our whole family loved it. There are places you can get out & walk around but for the wildlife drive you stay in your car. We saw elk, bison, birds, turtles, and prairie dogs!

Fun way to spend a couple hours! From driving around the Arsenal looking for bison and the rest of…read morethe animals, to parking in one of the lots and taking a walk around. My family and I have often visited this area as it's really close to where we live. We've driven family and friends many times, walked around the lakes, and even had family photos taken! Besides all those wonderful things, there's also a cool visitor center. Lots of information, a Bison figure, bathrooms, and a nice Discovery Room for children! Behind the Visitor Center is the Ferret Exhibit! Don't forget to take a stroll outside past the garden to visit the little friends. You can also go inside!

It's a cute park but there isn't much shade and what there is is generally full on the days you'd…read morewant to be there to use the splash pad

Honestly I was a little disappointed with this park. Maybe it would be better on a shady cooler day…read morebut today was not the day to check this place out. Not a lot of shade on the playground side of things. The toddler slide was scalding hot so I wouldn't let my daughter go down it.. The creek was pretty waterless so we couldn't really play in that either. Splash pad was ok. It seemed like the skate park was good but we're not there yet.

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!

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.