Cute playground fully fenced and mid city! Next to the water that has a biking walking trail next…read moreto it. Clean and nicely maintained even with all the homeless around.

Small Downtown playground along Cherry Creek. Good stop after going to Ball Arena and a halfway…read morestop between Empower Field and Union Station. Not big but keeps our little guy entertained while I sit k. A shady bench.

Great little trail for a Sunday afternoon stroll with the family and walk the dog. We had the trail…read moreto ourselves except for a family of four on bikes. Its a very peaceful level walk right in the heart of Aurora. You can occasionally here some traffic noise in the distance but for the most part its extremely quiet. There were hundreds of grasshoppers with bright yellow wings hopping all around and a lot of sunflowers. The trail is not quite a mile long so we took a little diversion and walked down to the "Creekside Trail" to extend our walk. We will definitely use this trail more frequently for those days that you want to get in a quick walk nearby the city.

Very large and open city/prairie park right out of downtown aurora. There's a lot of space here to…read morewalk and enjoy nature. I've seen hawks, deer, coyotes, and even a bald eagle! It's fun to go and watch the seasons change. There are some big old trees here and the stream area is nice. Like many parks in Aurora, it is suffering from a trash problem. They are also doing some water construction at the moment so some trails are closed.

This is a new park that runs down the middle of the Beeler neighborhood. Its amenities include a…read morestream-like waterway, community tables, and shaded gathering spots located on Beeler Street. I visited during the winter, so the stream was drained. The Plaza is operated by the Stapleton Master Community Association. This Plaza is not reservable; it is first come, first serve. It feeds into the Beeler Street Parkway, which is a long green space with a trail that runs through it. It is hard to differentiate between where the Plaza ends and the Parkway begins, but that is no big deal. It is all nice anyway. The plaza was established in 2018 and is a hip and trendy spot. I really like the seating they have set up on the plaza they have chaise lounges and picnic tables. They also have a couple of grills to use as well. Because it is located in a neighborhood and primarily meant for residents, there is no designated parking. You can just park on the street in neighborhood and head over. Outside of being a local resident, I do not see this is a destination spot. It is a very nice park and I loved lounging here. If you do venture here, you will not be disappointed.

Westerly Creek is directly across from Central Park, and absolutely worth a visit. It was gorgeous…read moreon this mid-October day, and offers many ways to enjoy all the natural beauty. You can walk one of the many meandering trails - some paved, some gravel, some dirt - or just stop and have a seat in one of the dozens of benches located throughout. Some folks were down by the creek, enjoying the view, others walking or playing with their dogs. The park covers a few small hills, so you can actually get a little proper exercise as you walk about, too. Check it out, and enjoy!

This is a nice little park that is located on the Highland neighborhood side of the Millennium…read moreBridge and right next to Commons Park. There is metered street parking out front of the park and commercial parking lots within walking distance. The park begins at the foot of the bridge and primarily consists of a small plaza area with some tables and chairs set up. This is where you will also find the wings that can be used for a photo opportunity with the bridge in the background. The plaza area is surrounded by some shops and eateries and is attached to a new neighborhood. Additionally there are sidewalks that feed into other nice trails, so you can get an extended run in. The park was rumored to be developed on the site of an abandoned rail yard by East West Partners. This is set up more as a neighborhood plaza than a park. You will find a more traditional park right across the street called Commons Park (which many mistake for Riverfront Park), so, I guess you get the best of both worlds in the area.

For a master-planned neighborhood, Riverfront Park is pretty damn great. The homeowners get a slice…read moreof what I imagine to be every urban dweller's dream -- city living with nature surroundings. RP has lush rolling hills with loads of sidewalks and paths zig-zagging through, and it's always full of life; you will find joggers, dog-walkers, outdoor fitness classes, portrait photographers, and more at all hours. And on the topic of four-legged children, doggy bags and rubbish bins are plentiful. Perfect! There are also multiple bridges which will take you anywhere you wish - LoDo, REI, the Highlands, etc. Whoever planned this definitely put a lot of thought into it as RP is a living, breathing - and, most importantly, functional - bit of urban paradise. Hats off to the developers for making this a space which works for people. Where I come from, "master-planned" just means, "Who cares what the residents want? Make us (developers) the most money humanly possible."

When it comes to parks, Highland Park offers the basics. Big grassy area, swings and things to…read moreclimb for kids, sidewalks, and even a library. Yup, they have you covered. There isn't a parking lot so street parking around the park will have to do. It's easily accessible off Federal. Major bummer is their sprinkler system. When you plan a potluck with friends for a Saturday morning and you're in the middle of setting up soccer and volleyball nets it's not fun when the sprinklers go off in your face. Yes, I know from experience. All that aside, it's an easy peezy park to bring your kids to play in the playground area. I don't have kids yet but I've been known to make my pal's kiddos fly on the swings there and it's a grand time.

Highland Park is the home to the Historic Woodbury library-…read more It's a clean and charming little neighborhood park- Retreat to many park lovers with a playground, basketball court, and plenty of trees - One of my favorite spots to sit under a tree and read a good book - The only con - Would be the homeless that hang out from time to time near the east front bus stop off of Federal-

I went to the Civic Center STARGAZE event with my mother-in-law, and we had the best time. It's…read moresuch a neat way to see the city in a different light! Atmosphere: Super easy to get to. We parked on Bannock for $2/hour and it was a very short walk. It's family-friendly but also makes for a unique date night. The Food Truck: They have food on site separate cost and the ginger tea and empanada I had were the perfect waiting for my turn snacks. The Guides: This was my favorite part. The people running the telescopes are so friendly and informed. They aren't just reciting facts; they are genuinely passionate about what they do. They explained how Jupiter has 70+ moons and showed us four of them. I'll never forget the rotten egg moon the one that smells like sulfur! Price & Timing: It's only $5 per person. You get a 30 minute timeslot, which is plenty of time to rotate through all 8 or 9 telescopes and see the Moon's craters and the planets. Overall: If you're visiting or just live nearby, go check this out! It's cheap, fun, and you learn so much without having to drive far out of the city. Check their website for their next event locations!

The romanesque gem is actually laid out similar to Rome's forum. Civic Center Park is a great…read moreneoclassical style setting with a wonderful list of civic landmarks bounding it in. The majestic Denver Public Library, Denver Art Museum, State Capitol, Supreme Court, City Hall, city buildings as well as various monuments. Continued efforts to clean up its unsavory elements will be beneficial to the city's upright citizens and visitors.

This is a Beautiful hike , about 8km round trip. It is a shared trail with bikes, so you need to be…read moreaware of bikers coming down or up the hill , but it was not a big deal. The views and wildlife opportunities are worth it and you get a workout to go along . Plenty of parking options at the beginning of the trail too.

I went this past Sunday. I had previously visited early in the pandemic in June 2020. I walked…read morearound the Mesa in 3hrs recording 7 miles with dew people hiking. This time I went to Golden Cliffs trailhead on the south side. There were two trails (0.4 & 0.8 miles). The shorter looked more difficult indicating a steep climb to the rim. I chose the longer one. I was wrong. The 0.8 mile trail was less used and I had trouble finding the trail. I took several dead-ends that brought me to the base of the cliff for climbing routes using ropes & pitons. I eventually made the entire distance in 1.5 hrs. The trail map at the trailhead said most difficult and it was right. Once on top I took the North Table Loop trail 0.3 miles to Tilting Mesa trail. I hiked another 0.3 miles to Rim Rock trail (1.7 mile) which is a big loop going to the north rim. Weather was rolling in with heavier clouds and wind. On a clear day it would be hot. I took a video at the north rim at the 2nd highest spot on 6,551 ft. The highest is Lichen Peak at 6,552 ft. I finished the loop and headed back west. There are no restrooms/porta potties or water on the mesa top. So I descended to the west parking lot. The 0.4 mile segment is probably at 6-8% grade. I looked at the trail map. I could go back up to the top and negotiate the steeper route (0.4 miles) to the Golden Cliffs trailhead where I parked my car or take a circuitous trail (1.3 miles) along the west and south side. Very scenic and the trail was clearly visible. I startled a mule deer. So if your looking for a good hike, start on the west side and get to top for a level hike. Several trails go down the east side to access other trails including one that takes you to New Terrain Brewing.