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.

This is a great playground for all ages and abilities. It…read morehas: Covered picnic tables Large Splash pad with lots of nearby seating for parents. It is very accessible. Bathrooms 2 playgrounds (small & big)- not a lot of accessible options baseball diamond bathrooms grills ample parking

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

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.

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.

Currently under construction. No water. The rest of the park is still open. Good location and…read morepretty. Just disappointed that the water area is closed.

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.

This is such a wonderful park that unfortunately isn't taken care of by its community. There is…read moregraffiti and trash around the playground - which otherwise is such a cool and unique playground! It seems better for older kids but our toddlers had fun climbing all over and enjoying the full park grounds. There are restrooms but unfortunately they are closed seasonally (such a per peeve of mine!). Overall worth a visit but I hope it gets cared for properly.

We pulled up not expecting much--and then bam, there it was: a giant orange microphone tower rising…read moreout of the park like some retro-futuristic beacon. The kids ran straight into it, climbing and sliding while music-themed sculptures and colorful nets spread out all around like sound waves frozen in time. Paco Sánchez Park felt alive. Every corner had a nod to rhythm and history--vinyl records in the sidewalk, chimes on the bridge, even the playground looked like it was mid-song. It's more than a park--it's a tribute to community and culture, loud and proud. A little scruffy in spots, sure, but full of soul.

Some parks check a box. Rocky Ridge checks about six of them, and does it quietly, without any…read morefanfare which is exactly what makes it worth knowing about. Spread across 13.3 acres in the heart of Aurora's Rocky Ridge neighborhood , this park earns its reputation as one of the area's best-kept secrets. The grounds are super clean, the grassy areas are huge, and the park itself is just fantastic. Whether you show up with a soccer ball, a picnic blanket, or just a need to decompress, there's a corner of this park that fits. The playground is a standout creative equipment anchored by a dinosaur skeleton climbing structure , plus the usual swings, slides, and monkey bars. A rock wall sits just off to the side near the basketball court , which adds a nice layer for older kids who've outgrown the swings. Six basketball rims give you plenty of room to run a game , and the wide open fields handle everything from pickup soccer to kite flying to a lazy afternoon with a frisbee. When you're ready to eat, a reservable gazebo shelter with charcoal BBQ grills and picnic tables makes it easy to set up a proper outdoor gathering and restrooms are on-site, which is always a win. The varied terrain and xeriscape plantings give the park some visual interest beyond just flat lawn , and big shade trees scattered throughout make hot Colorado summer days genuinely comfortable. One practical note: there's no dedicated parking lot, so you'll be working with street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Come a little early on weekends. Rocky Ridge is best for families with kids of all ages, dog owners, and anyone who wants a real neighborhood park experience not a sterile one. One local even got married here, and it's easy to see why: the scenery and open space lend themselves to moments worth remembering. If you live in Aurora and haven't made it out here yet, you're overdue. This one earns its place in the regular rotation.

Why is it taking so long for this park to get its upgrade that it didn't need anyway? Kids want to…read moreplay in a playground in the summer. No one is working on it, it's just fenced off for months

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.

Horrible Park the bike trails were ruined. Some guy named Johnny kept telling me he wanted to kiss…read moreme and was burning out the trails DO NOT RECOMMEND

Ruby Hill is a park on the south west side of Denver and is known for being one of the more steeper…read moreparks in the metro area. Climbing to the top of the hill will boast fantastic views of Downtown Denver and its amazing skyline. In the summer there is a dirt bike park where kids can bring their little BMX and mountain bikes and jump the man made hills. In the winter, Ruby Hill is known for sledding, and on sunny winter days the hills will be packed with kids sledding down the hill all day long. Also like many other parks in Denver, the entrance(s) have been blocked off to vehicular traffic in favor of a safer and more enjoyable environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

Beautiful peaceful and nice people! Love it. One of the best parks. 3 ponds are present. Thin ice…read more Walk my dog daily

I love this little gem. Yes, it's a park in a residential neighborhood. It's fairly small, but has…read morea pond that attracts wildlife, a free library box, a playground, and a path for running/walking enthusiast. It's usually empty, except for a few people walking the path, and the occasional kids in the playground. There is also a reflexology path, but walking barefoot in the park, not really my thing.