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.

Very sweet park which connects to the Cherry Creek Trail all the way to Denver. Lots of trails…read moregoing through open space and neighborhoods, and over wooden bridges. We easily wandered for over three miles. Stroller-friendly even on the dirt portions, since they are well used and fairly flat. Plenty of paved walkways so you can go after a snow. A thing to note - there are a lot of off leash dogs here. While I am a dog person and loved meeting people's fur babies, I understand not everyone would be comfortable. It's not an off leash park but locals seem to be used to doing this, so just be aware there will be curious pooches saying hello.

A nice secluded medium sized park with big wide open fields give ample room to play a multitude of…read moredifferent sports. This park also connects to the Cherry Creek Trail, Preservation Trailhead and the 17 Mile farmhouse historical site. This is a great place to hike, bike, or take a beautiful nature walk.

This is the best park we've ever been to! We easily make the drive up from Colorado Springs just to…read morevisit this park. It's super clean with lots of areas to sit and even picnic. There's so much for kids to do and explore. My toddler loves the small kid's playground area. Others have had issues with the parking situation, but we have had no problems.

This was a pretty cool park, but the zipline was down when we were there. There's a great seating…read morearea where you can monitor the kids with clear visibility to the main structure. The kids enjoyed all of the park, which was clean and had plenty of parking when we were there. There's a school nearby and some games (tennis and baggo/corn-hole) off to the sides.

We really enjoyed this park--it's spacious, clean, and well maintained! There are two playgrounds…read morethat work well for a mix of ages. Some areas are a bit more challenging (great for older kids), but it still felt toddler-friendly overall. There are plenty of fun features--swings, slides, tunnels, and a cute ladybug and grasshopper spring rider. There's also a big gazebo with picnic tables, a water fountain, one grill, and a porta potty (though we didn't use it). Lots of benches throughout the park, too. Easy parking in the lot or on the street. Plus, it's right next to a soccer field, baseball field, basketball court, and the Lone Tree Rec Center. Such a convenient spot!

This park is great for kids of all ages. I took a one year old here and she had so much fun. It's a…read moregreat size and lots of lower climbing structures for the littles on one side and then the other looks like a big kids dream.

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.

A nice place to go for a walk if you are in the Pinery area…read more It's about a mile around the lake. A good distance with kids. Stroller friendly too. Dog friendly as well. They have picnic tables available.

We love coming to this lake! We've visited in multiple seasons -- with and without trail flooding…read more-- and it's beautiful every single time. Today was especially special with 65-degree sunny weather in February, which felt like a gift. The trails were peaceful, the scenery was gorgeous, and we saw so much wildlife throughout our walk. It's one of those spots that always feels like a reset, no matter the time of year. Whether you're looking for a quiet nature stroll or just want to soak up some Colorado sunshine, this lake never disappoints.

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!

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!