I have not been able to get to this park for years. It was one of my regular walking paths when I…read morewas able to drive here. I no longer am able to do that. But a friend who likes to walk there too, offered me the option to do it today. She used to live nearby Viele Lake but now has moved to my neighborhood. We headed out mid-morning and though it was a cool, slightly wet start, it warmed up quite quickly when the sun was fully out. My friend had heard that there was a heron in residence this year and we found it on our first turn. We also saw a tree near the bridge that had snagged some debris from fishing supplies. I was unaware that fishing is allowed there. The view of the Flatirons backdrop of Boulder is fully complete from this lakeside path. It's especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset. Unfortunately, like most summers, there were a lot of droppings from the resident geese. Beware, even on paved surfaces.

Great place for dog walks, picnics, and sunsets! You can see far into the flatirons and the…read morereflection across the lakes are spectacular! Winter is a great time to explore with the colors you can see. The pond scum comes a bit more in the summer but beautiful nonetheless. I've seen people fishing and kayaking there though I'm not sure either are allowed. I love being here for the nature! They have tennis courts and lots of walking trails. This is a great south boulder park that everyone should visit!

This park has a baseball field, full basketball court, a sand volleyball court, two tennis courts,…read moreand a fairly nice play structure. Lots of grass. Despite all these recreation options, I could only find one porta-potty in the parking lot. No drinking fountains. I confirmed with a regular visitor that was it. It shares a parking lot with the Broomfield Depot Museum so maybe there are restrooms in there? But the Depot Museum is only open on Saturdays from 9-3 according to the website so that doesn't work. My point is come prepared. It's about a quarter mile walk to commercial so that's an option as well. The material under the play structure was all wood chips. Not my favorite but probably the most common material for playgrounds these days. Two toddler swings and one regular swing (I think one was broken). There was also a pretty fun spinning stool shaped like a leaf and one of the ladders going up to the monkey bars also spun. Lots of things to climb on. My toddler had fun. But the lack of restrooms and drinking fountains for such a large park makes me sad.

Zang spur park, named after Adolf Zang, one of the founders of the city of Broomfield, is a great…read moreplace to come and play at one of the many basketball, tennis or large playgrounds. The trails going through the park are also good for biking, hiking, walking or jogging. Your four footed pet will also love the wide open spaces to run and jump. Plenty of trees provide shade to cool off on hot summer days. Conveniently located next to the historic Broomfield Depot Museum and depot hill

As a visitor to Longmont this was a great well developed and beautiful little find behind our hotel…read moreand connecting to downtown Longmont. Beautiful new and well developed paths and a nature exploration area along St. Vrain Creek. Great for walking, running and biking. The Nature Area featured purpose built nature play structures which were creatively and naturally playfully designed. There was an area with parking for tubing and water explorations for kids and kids-at-heart. Perfect!

Dickens Farm Nature Area is an ok place to walk, bike, run, etc. within town. It is right behind a…read morestrip mall with a bridge leading from the strip mall to the nature area. Many people visit to take a dip in St Vrain Creek, some on tubes. My dogs definitely loved splashing through the area. There is no playground equipment for kids if that's what you are looking for. There are stumps and logs to climb and explore. There are not too many shaded areas, so be aware during the heat of summer. There are a couple of covered picnic tables available. Be aware of your surroundings when visiting. There was trash left around part of Discovery Island & tent in some bushes. During one morning visit, I was followed, harassed and cursed at by a homeless man. I reported it, but I don't think it was taken seriously. During another visit, we saw someone who appeared to be some type of security, but we saw that he only visited the parking lot - that's not going to deter much. This place would be five stars if it was safe and you didn't have to watch your back when visiting.

A nice spot close to the heart of Boulder to have a picnic, go on a hike, or enjoy the warer. I…read morealso saw a few people fly fishing. The bathrooms were not operational during our visit (early July 2024) which was pretty inconvenient when you want to eat/drink by the water. The parking lot will fill up but there is some additional parking across the road. This spot could benefit from 1-2 more picnic tables.

Beautiful public access spot in Left Hand Creek Watershed! A great place for a picnic and walk…read morealong the creek!

My sole purpose for coming to Kanemoto Park was just to see the Japanese Pagoda & Gate…read more At the entrance to the Tower Of Compassion, which is the real name of the Pagoda, stands a red torii gate. There's a tree that is so big that it partially obscures the view of the tower itself if you're standing in front of the torii gate. The tower looks like a traditional Japanese Temple. It was built in 1973. It has 5 stories with each representing the attributes of compassion which are Love, Empathy, Understanding, Gratitude of all Things, and Giving Selflessly of Oneself. You can't enter the Pagoda. Not sure if there's even anything to see, but it might be cool to just look inside! Cool Fact: Longmont City Council has designated this Tower Of Compassion a Local Historical Landmark. In the area in front of the Tower is the Kanemoto Memorial Cherry Tree Grove, where there's a good number of Cherry Trees. I don't think these cherries are edible. This 7-acre park was donated to Longmont by the Kanemoto family in 1966. Side note: This family also gifted 10 more acres of land for other facilities like a Fire Station, Buddhist temple, Episcopal Church, Elementary School and the St. Vrain Greenway. Besides the Tower Of Compassion, this park has a nice playground, activity pool, basketball court, soccer/playing Fields, sand volleyball, & adult exercise equipment. On the cement path leading to the Pool & Tower of Compassion, and just outside of the restrooms, there's a large Dragonfly metal decoration. I love dragonflies, so it was a nice sight! The Left Hand Creek runs alongside this part of the path. It only takes a few minutes to walk to this tower. It's worth a visit if you're in the area. However, I made it a point to stop by on my way to another destination while visiting the area.

Great park with several play structures, and a kiddy pool area that end of summer hosts dog dayz…read more Why we came, to bring our dog for water play.

Easy access from Boulder for visitors who want a gentle introduction to hiking in the Rocky…read moreMountains. Beautiful vistas, and many restful bench stops. I was greeted by a friendly hostess before starting the 5K loop around the Canyon Loop Trail. No bikes allowed Wednesday and Saturday. With close proximity to Boulder, it's a crowded trail, and bikes would represent something of a challenge for those hikers not fleet of foot. But I bet it's a fun mountain bike track!

I really, really enjoy Betasso. It is so beautiful - rolling hills, loads of trees, and well shaded…read moreonce you are in the woodsy portion. There are multiple parking lots and bathrooms! Not to mention, picnic tables near some of the trail heads. This area is open for use sun rise to sunset. Sorry, no campers permitted. The best days to go as a hiker or horseback rider are Wednesday and Saturdays (when bikes are not allowed on the trail). When visiting on the other days definitely watch your back (and this is where the three star removal comes in). I was visiting the morning of the 4th to give the good old walk jog routine a spin (having recently improved mobility), and boy did it feel good to get out. There are "right of way" signs sprinkled throughout the preserve. While about 10% of the bikers actually bothered to slow down or yield for me (these were the families and older bikers) most I had to physically jump out of the way of. If you've been here you know the trails can be narrow in some spots. So tree hugging, slope slipping, and ankle busting I did, just to avoid being collided into by a rowdy biker. It was really quite upsetting as we all have the same goal - being outside and moving around in nature. I'll definitely be back but will make my best attempt to go on the non-bike days.

Always a great place to walk or bike! You can connect to dozens of miles of paved and gravel trails…read morein Boulder. Parking is limited, but you can always park at the East Boulder rec center too! Lots of plant life and you get the creek. Nice picnic areas and dirt dog trail. Off leash ok with tags. Great place for relaxing!

This is part of the S. Boulder Creek Trail, but this section is more scenic. A multi-use path and…read morea pleasant stroll on the completely flat crushed gravel path. Very popular with joggers for this very reason. Wildflowers and songbirds at the time of this posting. 2.5 miles in and out. Park at Baseline of Cherryvale Trailhead. A few offroad spots on Boulder Ave.

i loved it!!! so beautiful! went there a couple hours before sunset and it was just right! not too…read morescorching hot and the view was beautiful! i had a great time sitting and reading! i'm eager to go back to take a walk! the trail looked very scenic!

Lac Amora park is everything a simple little neighborhood park should be. Its quietly tucked away…read moreinside the Miramonte neighborhood. but once you find it, its a great park to behold. Lush green grass covers the large fields next to the playground and baseball diamond to host many different activities. A modern playground is offered for little kids while older children and adults can partake in the miles of trails used for hiking and biking. One thing that sets this park apart from others is the stunning hilltop vistas, on a clear day one can see for miles and miles in all different directions. A true hidden treasure for the city of Broomfield.