This is a great place to take the whole family! Even the family dog! I absolutely love this park…read more It's HUGE. It has a shaded playground for littles and another playground for older kids. There is a river that runs through the park, a dog park, a work out area, skatepark, baseball fields, places to throw an outside party, a splash park... I'm sure I missed something but I absolutely love it here and so does my family! 10/10!!

The park seems to be connected to a larger network of parks via a trail, but I didn't walk it much…read more There was a truss bridge that was interesting and flowing water underneath. There were different structures for different age kids. Mine liked the spinning seats, large rotating disc, spinning rings (not sure how to describe these, red rings you stand on), and rocks to climb. Behind the park was a fitness area, skate park, and a lot more.

This park is much bigger than it looks. It has so many fun Sculptures to look and any plenty of…read morespace to run around. Definitely a good time!

My partner and I had WAY too much fun (not literally; the limit on fun doesn't exist) meandering…read morethis garden and delighting in all the different sculptures. The park is extensive and beautiful. We also had so much fun taking a just-us train ride around the other side of the park that went towards a good cause. Definitely stop if you're in the area! It's bigger than expected so take some time to really behold all the amazing sculpture work there!! Would love to move to Loveland one day!

Decent park. Love fishing here. Dog park has mulch which is way better than the crushed rock at…read moretwin silos. Hockey rink, skate park, basketball, tennis as well.

This is a lovely park with tons of parking and so much to do! Will certainly be utilizing this for…read moreour evening walks from now on. It has a great long path to walk with beautiful scenery, a playground, sports fields, etc. It is clean and well taken care of. The playground itself is great for the kids with options for all ages with slides, swings, things to climb on, and so much more! The Fossil/Prehistoric theme makes it stand out among other parks.

Wonderful place for families to gather and connect with friends. We've been to a good handful of…read morebirthday parties hosted here and always love it. Plenty for kids to do and a warm, welcoming community all around.

What a fun day we had with our grandchildren. Great equipment in a fun and beautiful setting. Good…read morejob Niwot!

Super easy hike with some decent views. I wanted more of a challenge, but still had a good time…read more There is a lot of traffic on these trails and a lot of kids were there...not an issue, but it was busier than a lot of the hikes I do. Parking is $10 though!

Make it a destination when in NoCo....the place is just a beautiful place, close to town, and…read morestands out as must not miss !! Great place for a short hike, or use their amenities to start your longer adventure.

It's certainly beautiful up here! Though if you're looking for an interesting roadside…read moreattraction/pit stop, this will last you all about two minutes before you head back to the car. Take your pictures of the sign, tell your friends you saw the "continental divide," and that's about all there is to do up here. Be sure to get some great looking photos of yourself though!

Impress your date or your out-of-town guests by taking them to the Colorado Continental Divide…read morelandmark. You may have heard it one too many times, or not at all, but the Colorado Continental Divide means that on the east of the Continental Divide all the rivers flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west of the divide the rivers flows toward the Pacific Ocean. In Colorado, residents are not as familiar with this thing called water, so this fact to us is not only interesting, but a moment to make us feel smart... And offer you one of those facts that you are sure to hear on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" The divide is a fun visit any time of the year, but it is at almost 12,000 feet, so if your guest or date is already feeling ill, dizzy, sleepy or grumpy, and it is not from you, then it might not be good to surprise them up past here which is above tree-line. When you get up to the monument, you can take a walk along a trail that looks like it goes on-and-on forever, but this is high mountain hiking, so don't expect there to be many tree stumps to take a seat on... And in the summer, or any season for that matter, storms can roll in faster then you can roll your Spanish rrrr's , so only hike if you are prepared. Note: The hike is not a loop.... If I am correct, it is about 3 miles long... But if you are new to hiking, keep an eye on where you started and head back after a little while to avoid rolling down the mountain and having to explain to people that you thought you were on a survivor game show. (Note: If you are on a date, do not tell you her that you are on a survivor game show and you have to pretend like this is your last day on earth... That might seem like a good pick up line , but trust me, when you are dehydrated and sun scorched, you wont be getting any high mountain booty any time soon, so take my advice and bring extra water and energy food.) * Star one for water that flows ** Way up there star two is for the high altitude and treeless mountain tops *** Look at me now star three is for perfect picture opportunity ****Isn't this elevation romantic star four is for a creative date idea or not so romantic out-of-town guest site ***** Don't forget to breath star five is for a long hike that is a great stretch during long car rides

What a fun park! It's so refreshing to find out of the box parks like this…read more There are lots of fun slides and activities to partake in. The best activity I partook in was the "zipline." My sis and I are in our twenties, and we had a blast, especially after dark when no one was around. Yeah, parks are for kids, but I feel like they're for adults, too.

This the best park we have ever been to! It was amazing! So many fun things for the many, many kids…read morethat were there playing and also nice places for the parents & grandparents to sit. I love a park that has a clean bathroom also! Total bonus points there.

This is a small neighborhood park often locally referred to as "the pirate park" due to the pirate…read moreship toddler play structure. It has swings, a sand pit with a lil shade, a toddler & big kid play structure, a tennis court and bathrooms. There are a few benches to sit on too. The ground cover is a mix if bark & foam. There is grass surrounding the playground but no fence. The street is close by but not scary close so your littles won't stress you out running towards it. Another thing, the water is not in viewable distance to the playground. I was worried that my kid would see it and run for it, but you can't really see it from the playground. There is a pathway leading from the park to walk along the lake there, so if you want to get in some exercise its good. Parking is on the street, no private lot.

This park is a neighborhood treat. Surrounded by houses all around except one side that faces…read morecentral elementary. Lots if great nooks and crannies for all ages to cavort and play in. Great street parking on all sides of the park. Loads of trees everywhere dropping twigs, pine cones and pods making it a great nature treasure hunt. In summer this will be a wonderful place that is shaded from the afternoon sun. Two big play structures are side by side, great for toddlers and older kids. They have one swing set that has 2 each of big kids swings and baby seat swings. The playground has a sandy type base that had lots of kids having a great time digging in with their sand toys. There are a few scattered benches around but have a picnic blanket ready just in case! If its busy you will want a place to park it. They do have a unisex bathroom but its closed during different times of the year, and there is not another one around so that is important to know. There are two group picnic table areas, with a nice shaded roof on them. I think you can reserve them thru the city website otherwise first come, first served. Overall, super nice park. Lots of people from the neighborhood out walking their dogs, and families hanging out. We will definitely be returning!!

I was traveling with my husband and daughter and we wanted to stop for a hike/walk…read more The path follows the St. Vrain Creek to the ponds. We said hello to horses along the way. It was interesting to see the flood lines on the trees along the river. This is a free hike. We parked at the Rogers Grove Park lot and picked up the trail from there. It crosses under Hover St/N 95th St. It is an easy walk with very little elevation gain. We walked to the St. Vrain River Waterfall and watched the ducks for a bit. This was a lovely stop while making our way up to Fort Collins.

Golden Ponds is great for what it is. Is it secluded with no sight or sound of roads, houses,…read morepeople? No. Does it feel like a bit of untapped nature within a short drive of your neighborhood making it easy to frequent? Absolutely! Many people walk, jog, and take their dogs here. I often see fishing as well. There are not too many bicycles. It is also great for any birders interested in water fowl, such as pelicans, cormorants, blue heron, and ducks. We have enjoyed taking our dogs to Golden Ponds over the years. With the area having a few ponds, you can switch up your walk. Some areas around the ponds are full sun and others offer a shaded reprieve. I have not had any issues finding parking, which is free. The park also has benches around ponds, canopied picnic tables, and flushing toilets in the restrooms near the entrance.