July 29-31, 2026 - Morrison, CO…read more A hike followed by lunch on the patio at the Ship Rock Grille is a great way to experience Red Rocks. Be sure to explore the amphitheater, and if you can fit a concert into your plans, don't miss it. It's an unforgettable experience. Just be prepared for Colorado's unpredictable weather. We arrived for the concert early and waited in the parking lot for the gates to open. It was sweltering, and everyone was dressed for the heat in shorts and tank tops. Once the gates opened and we made it through security, we were only a few minutes from entering the amphitheater when the skies opened up and it started pouring. Fortunately, we had packed lightweight rain jackets, so we stayed comfortable. Many others weren't as prepared and ended up soaked. The lesson? Do your research, check the forecast, but don't depend on it. Bring layers and rain gear, even if the day starts out hot. At Red Rocks, you can experience blazing sunshine and a thunderstorm within the same hour. But, it's absolutely worth every minute you spend here!

This place is BEAUTIFUL! We went around brunch time, and it was an awesome site to see. I can only…read moreimagine how much more breath taking it is during sunset or sunrise. There is nothing more magnificent than seeing natural beauty created by our awesome God. The amphitheater was a sight to see. It's amazing that it was man made. There are a total of three marked hiking trails. We hiked the difficult and medium trails. They weren't that bad at all. The different elevation did make it tough at times, but what an accomplishment it felt when we finished. Also, the view along the way was great. So don't forget to stop and just look around! They also have an easy trail, which is nice, especially if you're taking small children. The visitor center was neat as well with some fun facts and history. There is also a Trading Post where you can purchase souvenirs. The shirts are crazy expensive, but if you shop in the clearance section, it is more affordable. If you're hungry, there is one restaurant there with reasonable prices, but of course more on the pricier side. However, I think it would add to the experience if you brought your own food and picnicked along the way or eat at the end. You can definitely spend a whole day here! It's great for a family outing, date, friends hang out, or even just to enjoy solo. I highly recommend visiting this place, especially if you're from out of town.

Beautiful and picturesque flat 14er! I found this location during my 2020/2021 Colorado relocation…read moreand fell in love. I should preface this with I LOVE COLORADO!!! I'm a San Diego native and yes it's home but Colorado has my heart. When you arrive at Barr Lake there is an entrance fee but it was minimal. I purchased the park pass. It was worth it. When you drive through the gate the speed is slow because there are multiple parking lots and turn off areas and pedestrians so keep an eye out. I drove to the last lot where the information center is and had no problem finding a parking spot. There were several people and groups already there and setting off on their walk. I joined them. It was a clear October day in 2020 and I was excited to walk and gawk and snap pictures. I walked about for over three hours and met some lovely people. I believe I snapped over 200 shots that day. It's one of my all time favourite places in Colorado.

Recently got a Colorado State Parks pass with the purchase of my license plates for my new vehicle…read moreso I decided to check out Barr Lake. It's about 30 minutes from Denver and I when I arrived it was so windy so I didn't get to explore much. I will say though, it's a beautiful State Park with tons of parking, picnic tables, benches, and places to grill and chill. A lot of trails in the park too that I can't wait to go back and check out. You can take a boat out there as well. Will update my review when I go back on a less windy day! ** Also huge shout out to Judy at the pay station- she was super friendly and very helpful with the questions I had for her. I enjoyed our conversations and she also gave me a red plastic holder to keep my state parks pass in, which I throughly enjoyed receiving. **

We went to the 40th anniversary of the blossom of light exhibits at the botanical gardens…read more The gardens are set up beautifully and the path and signage is wonderful and clear. The ambience is awesome and artistic. This is worth the trouble to get in and out of the parking lot. Tickets are hard to come by, but if we had planned a bit in advance I think we could have gone when we wanted to. However we did enjoy our time in the gardens and viewing all the light displays.

We love the Blossoms of Light at the Botanical Garden! We've probably gone there the last 4 years…read more This last time we went on the last day of 2025 and it was definitely a nice evening. One of the years we went it was -3F.... Hit or miss on the weather. Definitely worth going at least once if you've never been.... The last few years there was always something new to see. This last one was their 40th anniversary. Very nice and the tickets revenue goes back to the botanical garden, helping local!

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."

This is one of my favorite parks near downtown Denver. It has a really nice bridge and walk area…read more The one thing annoying about it is parking and on a weekend that can be a pain. Overall it's a awesome park and you should check it out.

Love the views of this park, especially at night…read more Yet, during the day, there are some sights that you'd rather not see... Don't need to make it a point to come here, but if you're passing through, take a minute to relax and take in the views. Particularly at night, with a group, ha

Golden Gate Canyon is a park for all seasons. If I'm being honest I don't find any of the trails or…read moreviews to be epic or spectacular, but due to my first claim in this review, 4 stars fits the bill. Winter, spring, summer, fall, Golden Gate has it all. +Winter you gaze over frozen lakes and ponds, while still being able to hike some of the trails. +Spring the flowers bloom and the aspens begin to turn. +Summer you can mountain bike and blaze all corners of the park. I've never camped here before and would be interested in doing so someday. +Fall is one of the more sought after destinations for leaf peeping and fall foliage due to its close proximity to Denver. Talk about an ideal location for a Christmas card! From old desolate cabins to rushing streams to jagged peaks to countless activities, Golden Gate Canyon is a reliable option when you need to get out of dodge.

Located about 45 minutes from downtown Denver, Golden Gate Canyon State Park is such a great place…read moreto hike, fish, and is a easy getaway from the city. Numerous trails, plenty of parking spots available as well as bathrooms. Every time I go to the park I discover something new. Visitor center also has a really cool trout pond outside, with so many of the swimming around that you can also feed with food from the vending machine. One of my favorite places outside of Denver to get outdoors!

This is a really chill park that's has a few paths to walk around and it was just a vibe on this…read moregiven morning as we totally went for a walk and then relaxed in the Point to enjoy the Denver Morning! Overall if I lived here I'd come all the time because it was just peaceful here in the early morning!

I've driven by so many times and finally had a reason to stop. It's small but impressive, a hilltop…read morewith fragrant pines, a pretty good climbing structure playground, and a few picnic tables. Good views both to the mountains and downtown, though the latter is mostly tree-obscured.

This park is located in a triangle along Colorado Blvd., Alameda Ave., and Leetsdale Dr. It's…read morealways nice to have parks and green areas in the city! This 13 acre plot of land was donated by the Burns' family in honor of Daniel C Burns in 1940. It took some effort to get here along Alameda Blvd. I didn't know where the parking was going to be, so I ended up driving around the triangle of the park before properly entering the parking lot. I didn't really feel comfortable being here at the parking lot off Alameda Blvd. I parked, walked a very short distance, & took pictures. There were people at the park, but not necessarily park goers near the parking lot. There are not that many parking spaces, maybe 15-20? I wanted to see the sculptures here. They are spread out in the park. I just zoomed in with my phone to take the pictures. I saw other sculptures as I drove around the park on the main roads. The park itself was maintained, was freshly mowed and nicely green. I'm not sure which ones, but four sculptures have been here since 1968. In that year, there was the one-time-only Denver Sculpture Symposium here. Those sculptures were made using plywood coated with fiberglass. They need to be maintained regularly. At the time, these sculptures were supposed be in place temporarily. The first piece I saw was the Red & Black Sculpture (Untitled- vertical black and red). This is an original piece from 1968. "This sculpture by Wilbert Verheist is of two monolithic abstract forms, one black, one red." - per the denverpublicart website. It's located pretty close to the corner of E. Alameda Ave & S. Colorado Blvd. The arched sculpture (Untitled - Yellow Semi-circle) was created in place starting on 6/12/68 and finished in roughly 4 weeks. It's made out of concrete. To the left of this sculpture is one called Jazz. It's been here since 1999. It's made using Steel. There's controversy about whether this should be there with the others as people feel this piece is not minimalistic like the others. I'm glad I saw them. I enjoy viewing Public Art! Denver has a wealth of public art! Photos 07-02-2022 - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/d-c-burns-park-denver?select=kQ_TZ4a7Z9yINXfsEpnRnA - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/d-c-burns-park-denver?select=5bp9YN5CUEVM2DREeV-ESQ - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/d-c-burns-park-denver?select=RxRyn2oYQGHBqpOGYU5qjA - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/d-c-burns-park-denver?select=Pn6zyalkXZPAHYoDwheuEw - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/d-c-burns-park-denver?select=0h9FkZePBQ6GF0tsL6aEaA

This park is long overdue for improvement. It is in the shape of a triangle with busy streets as…read moreits borders. The sculptures are terrific but not maintained. The trees are inadequate as is the parking. There are no walking paths and the land lacks undulation or distinction There are no flower beds. There Is a lack of benches, tables and playground equipment. There are no bathrooms. This park is a neglected orphan crying out for help and wishing it knew a good landscape architect. Denver has forgotten it has this park but at least the city mows the grass and waters the grounds (at least for the time being).