Perfect spot for a little hike and to visit the Walker Mansion Ruins. Definitely worth going to…read morevisit. Views are spectacular.

looks like you are in a desert on the east side of the park. very ugly. Long hikes were goodread more

This is a nice flat nature walk and an avid spot for mountain biking. Parking fills up very quick…read moreso I recommend starting early. It was a great start to our day of hiking as it was not intense at all and just a relaxing nature walk.

This is a beautiful park that's suitable for easy hikes with kids- we had our 5 yo and newborn in a…read morestroller. Although we couldn't do everything with the stroller, we were able to explore the main trail (packed dirt). We saw several families with their bikes and it's leashed dog friendly. The pit toilets were seriously the nicest I've ever seen- impressive! Glad this park is close to home- we'll definitely be back!

Flew to Denver to see Yo-Yo Ma play Dvorak with the Colorado Symphony. We had excellent seats, row…read more5. Seat 48 was in the literal middle and at eye level w the musicians so it was perfect. I did pay scalper prices (3x) for them though (AXS fees were ridiculous). We came prepared with 18" wide seat cushions (they were crazy about enforcing the size at the gate w a ruler). I did my research and we showed up early, like 4:30p to tailgate. Picked up some sandwiches from Carmine Lonardo's to go with some wine; they were perfect. We chose to park in the Lower South Lot to be closer to the stage since we had lower seats, but instead of walking up to the ramp, we came across and took the complimentary shuttle to the Upper North lot entrance FOR THE WIN, as we would only have to deal with going down stairs instead of the hill to get to the South side ramp. Leaving the venue though was a bit of a challenge. Actually, a bit of a clusterfuck. We didn't even try to turn on the car and just sat in the parking lot for about 30 minutes to let the other cars clear out. Overall, great experience and would definitely do it again.

Finally got to experience Red Rocks for the first time, and it was absolutely incredible! We saw…read moreAlesso, Lost Frequencies, Surf Mesa and a suprise guest Martin Garrix and even though I've seen them before in Vegas, this was by far the best experience. The views, atmosphere, and energy of the crowd are something you really have to experience for yourself. We took an Uber and got dropped off right near the entrance. We arrived around 7 PM, got through the line quickly, and still found great seats in the middle-upper section. The food and drinks were reasonably priced, and I liked that the show started early and ended around midnight. Red Rocks is definitely a bucket-list venue. Whether it's a concert, yoga, or another event, it's worth experiencing at least once. I can't wait to go back!

Went for a guided moonlight walk. Ranger Grace showed us the Harvest Moon. Explained every step…read moreof our hike Awesome!!!

Great Lake near town to go paddle boarding or kayaking for $10 all day! They have designated…read moreswimming area and lap swim area. Bathrooms are available and there is plenty of parking

What a great little park we had read online that they had a wonderful ski hill and they did. It was…read moreperfect for 4 1/2 year-old. We spent a couple of happy hours out there two weekends ago with him getting to fly down the hill he had a blast. The playground equipment is also very nice and they have a nice covered picnic area as well, looking forward to next snowstorm for sure cause we'll be back!

This park os beautiful! The playground is in great shape and so much fun! The surrounding grounds…read moreand lawn are so well kept. What nice little secret spot.

Fantastic day trip from Denver for curious kids…read more My sister-in-law took the kids and me to Dinosaur Ridge for a picnic lunch, visit and ramble. It was a great way to spend a few hours outdoors and away from screens. There are ample picnic tables outside the visitor's center. Parking can be a little more limited, but you can park on the road outside and walk in. We did go into the visitor's center ($5/pp). There was a very nice volunteer there who talked to my son with enthusiasm and patience. The center is pretty small, but there were enough things for my son to examine and think about. He's 9 and well beyond his dinosaur obsessive days, but he was still curious about thing things he saw. The younger kids enjoyed digging for fossils in the sandbox outside. We also hiked along the walk way that spans between the visitor's center and the Red Rocks area. The walk is pretty level, and there are labeled areas that show dinosaur tracks and fossils. The views are also stunning of the whole Denver area basin. I'd happily return.

My boyfriend and I came here after watching the sun rise at Red Rock Amphitheater! The hike here is…read moreA LOT of up but doable. You can also do the bus tour (it looked popular!) there is a gift shop and exhibit area. There are also several picnic tables here if you want to do lunch before the ridge. There is a parking lot or street parking. It was fun to see the Dino prints and Dino bones! You also get a nice view of the valleys and mountains around you at the top! Worth the stop, especially with kiddos! They would find this cool!

A quick yet beautiful spot! It was quite a busy time for instagrammers we walked through the path…read moreand made the most of the view! I wore my crampons because it was icy and chilly. Gorgeous with the snowy mountains.

Great free park. If you're only in Denver for a short time and want to see mountains and the…read moreplains, this is the spot. Not far off I-70. Some light trails if you want some exercise at 7400 feet. Always a little Cooler up here. I wish they never closed the snack bar/ gift shop. There are bathrooms and a pretty good amount of parking. The buffalo bill museum still exists in its "old form." See it soon before the city/county of Denver (the owner of all this land, despite it being well outside Denver city limits) changes it.

Great simple hike close to Denver, Golden, Morrison etc…read more You will get bored with it eventually but you can put it into a rotation of other hikes. Great views and easy to get to

This is a great welcome to Denver foothills hike. You've got two options, the high route and the…read morelow route so depending on your time allotment and physical ability you've got choices. The parking lot is a decent size but with the burgeoning number of outdoor enthusiasts moving to Denver it's always full early. Carpool or come early or wait to do an early afternoon. You get great views from an out and back with a loop. For the most part, this trail is accessible all year round. Snow and ice add complexity in the winter but often melt and leave some mud. This is not the place to go to find quiet solitude however. It's close and easy to access so Consequently it's always busy. Lots of eager trail runners, and entry-level Hikers and cyclists definitely add density to the experience. Go. Hike. Run. Bike. Enjoy!!