Came on a Saturday at 8 AM & there was plenty of parking & we mostly had the Rock to ourselves. I…read morethink this is the first official hike my husband & I have done together anywhere & at anytime in our relationship/lives. Great place to start as it's a quick & easy park & gives you a cool story whenever you drive by Castle Rock ("I've climbed that!"). We took the John Emerson Summit Trail up to the base & used the Paul Hill Perimeter Trail to come back down to the trail head. The John Emerson is more challenging then Paul Hill (relative to each other; both are beginner status regardless). I don't think I could've done the trails in the opposite loop because Emerson would be a bit steep for me coming down (though it was fine heading up). Took us 40 minutes to complete but would take even less time without stopping at the base to admire the views like we did of the town of Castle Rock & Pikes Peak. Recommend popping over to Dos Santos after a morning hike for a breakfast burrito to cap off a great morning!

I don't have much to add here except to say this is a 45 minute short and fairly easy little hike…read moreup to the bottom of the landmark rock that we see we see from the highway on the way to and from its namesake, Castle Rock. It can get slippery in places due to the rocks and dry dust everywhere so wear good shoes. (June 2026) The views are nice at the top. You're able to walk all around the base of the rock and see birds that live there fly in and out of the little spaces and crevices. There is signage explaining the history of how this trail came to be, as well as a picnic area. There are two trails, I chose the John Emerson summit trail.

I went further along the back trail and found some steeper areas with steps and a chain. This part…read moreof the trail is a lot of fun and has tons of rock formations you can run up and scramble. On the back side I have checked out some of the canyon and was shocked to even see there is a canyon there since you would have no idea from the road. This open space is full of things I wouldn't expect to see at the edge of the plains. The hikes, however, are pretty short (maybe 3 miles if you do the longest loop and explore a little) and the one path brings you back along a service road with farms nearby. The mesa top isn't the most exciting, but there are usually a bunch of prairie dogs chirping.

Still one of my favorite trails! Love it on a snowy day because being flat surface there is no…read moredanger of slips and falls. It's all sunny so it's a great winter weather trail to be out in the chill but be warmed by the sun rays. It's great in the spring time due to the abundance of wildflowers. I am not sure why other reviews mention quads and horses. I have never seen either. Not bikes. This is not that type of trail. I see some people walking their puppies sometimes...which off course make for some "land mines" on the edge of the trail, but that seems to be a problem on ALL TRAILS here in CO. People are just selfish and rude. No way around that. But this trail is awesome. Exceptional views and such varied geological interesting terrain.

Easy hike with some good views out to the mountains and of Castle Rock. We saw some wildlife…read more(rabbit and birds mostly) and tons of grasshoppers. We used the further parking at Rhyolite Regional Park, but I believe there was parking just after the bridge also. This is a good hike for a flatlander and kids.

Awesome park with a variety of activities for families and friends! They have a mountain bike park…read morefor beginners and experienced levels to practice in; disc golf, several kids' playground, public bathrooms, and sports field for soccer and baseball. Great spot to spend the day with family and friends! Definitely coming back here!

The Village Greens mountain bike trail is a great place for beginners and I'm sure some of the more…read moreexperienced riders, although I wouldn't be able to speak to that since I'm not one. Did you have a mix of easy and more moderate obstacles. We parked at the Dayton station rtd parking lot which seems to be closer for toddlers to make it over to the park compared to the other parking lot. I had great fun as a beginner mountain biker and the kids on their strider as well as my almost 5-year-old had a ton of fun. It got hot fast so I would definitely recommend bringing water and maybe snacks.

First time here and decided to try it out because of the convenient location. We liked the…read morecontrolled entrance-$10 reservation that was easy to obtain same day. Once we arrived at the shore, it was easy access to the water. Not much shade so be prepared. We didn't try the trail because it was a very hot day without any trees along the trail-they should work on that. There were signs around the shore stating "toxic algae" but we weren't too worried because people were there (?). Our son reported itchiness once we got home-he has many environmental allergies, the other son was fine even though he fell in the water. Just be aware. The area was quite big with lots of room to paddle board in peace. Overall, a decent experience and we might return once the toxic algae situation is less of a concern.

Lovely causal trail that was paved with cement. Plenty of parking in the lot , restrooms, covered…read morepatio picnic tables. Paved trail good for those with electric or manual mobility devices. However, one star removed for the dangerous bikers who need to be more careful and less aggressive in their speeds. I come from a beach area with PED lanes and bike only lanes . And Bikers were highly encouraged to know better ! I always biked with regards to speeds and safety of walkers. Every biker that was on the same shared path at this trail zoomed at top speeds without disregard to walkers. I constantly checked behind me but some corners don't let you see what is that far away. Bikers who clearly see in front of them , need to slow down! I can only imagine the accidents to those who have earphones in. The trail is 9 miles , I only did one mile up and back. I had come to make videos for one of my many young Godsons to show the actions and speed of a requested RC car. There was a gravel flat area near the picnic benches perfect to do so. I'll definitely be coming back to CAREFULLY ride bikes ;)

What a fun place to get out and active! I've passed by this open space so many times when I go to…read moreTarget at Arapahoe and Parker and always wondered what it was. So I drove over the other day and parked in a little parking lot across from the 24 Hour Fitness and got to walking and running. This loops up with the Cherry Creek Trail and there were people walking, cycling, hanging out with their dogs and such. There isn't a lot of shade so bring a hat and some SPF if you're going to be out for awhile. I ran for about four miles but look forward to coming back here again when the weather is consistently nice and exploring some more!

This is a really beautiful off leash dog park nestled in Lone Tree off I-25. Not sure how long the…read moretrail is but probably just under 1 mile. This trail has a lot of switchbacks but there are plenty of shortcuts too if you're not toting a wagon like I was. Definitely wear sunscreen and bring a hat there is really no shade/coverage but the open space and views are worth it! There were also other trails nearby outside of the dog area...lots to explore here!

This park is absolutely beautiful and thoughtfully designed. There are a couple of different areas…read morefor skating or riding scooters, with an impressive ramp and bowl area for skateboarding, push-scooters and rollerblading. The layout really works, there's plenty of room for everyone to enjoy themselves without feeling crowded. The landscaping is especially impressive, with gorgeous rock placements around the skating areas that add both character and functionality. I actually settled right beside the skate area on a rock formation that fit perfectly like a little chair, which made it easy to watch my husband skate and our son ride his scooter. The trees provided just enough shade to keep things comfortable and not too hot. On the opposite side of the park, there's a large pickleball and tennis court, and the two areas are connected by pleasant walking trails that run throughout the park. There was also a port-a-potty conveniently located near the skating area. Overall, the park was very clean, well maintained, and clearly designed with families and all kinds of activities in mind.

This park is a hidden gem in the city of Greenwood Village. It has picturesque views that make you…read morethink that you stepped through a magical wardrobe and entered a whole different world. lush meadows, rolling green hills, tall mature shade trees, a fantastic bridge over a little pond and even some swampy marshlands makes this park complete. Come see and enjoy peaceful splendor for yourself.