Aurora doesn't always get credit for the gems it's sitting on, but Wheel Park is one worth knowing…read moreabout. Tucked off South Chambers Road, this 15-acre complex was purpose-built for people who move on wheels -- and it still delivers, more than two decades after it opened. The centerpiece is a 20,000-square-foot concrete skate park that holds up well against anything in the metro area. There's a deep bowl with coping all the way around, a snake run with smooth transitions, and a street section with boxes, rails, ledges, and quarter pipes at different sizes. It's genuinely one of the more thoughtfully laid-out parks in Colorado -- beginners have room to breathe and work up to things, while experienced riders can string together longer lines without constantly dodging obstacles. Helmets are required, and the posted hours run 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., though there are no lights once the sun goes down. Beyond the skate park, the complex spreads out in a few directions. There are inline hockey rinks for drop-in play, a BMX motocross track with banked turns and rhythm sections, and a separate area with smaller dirt features for those who want to work on technical riding. The whole place has a working, active-use feel -- this isn't a manicured rec center. It's a place people actually come to get better at something. That said, there's some litter and visible graffiti around parts of the park. It doesn't ruin the experience, but it does reflect that maintenance attention could be more consistent. Go in knowing that, and you'll find a genuinely impressive facility underneath. Best for skaters, BMX riders, inline hockey players, and parents looking for somewhere their kid can spend a few hours doing something with their hands and feet. Worth the drive from anywhere in the metro.

This place is awesome it has everything bicycle trails bicycle ramps skateboard trails skateboard…read moreramps as well as RV race car tracks it has many walking trails as well conveniently located nestled away surrounded by trees and grass and the wonderful noise of children and kids playing and laughing!

We took our son here to ride his skateboard. It's actually perfect for his size (he's 6) because…read moreof the simple ramps for drop ins and then a rail for tricks. He's done intricate skate parks as well but we were just looking for something in the area to entertain him, my nephew and our youngest son. Separate playgrounds, a water splash park for summer and trails.

This is a great skate park for beginners to intermediate skaters/riders. It's very transition-heavy…read more(i.e. bowls, quarter pipes, etc.) so if you're into ramps, there's stuff to do. If you're more into street, it's quite limited. There are a couple stairs to jump down and a couple ledges and rails, but not much else. The skate park is on the small side and a lot of people enjoy skating the same things (mini bowl and the ramps in the middle of the park) so if there are +5 people, it can start to feel crowded.

Would be a meh park if there wasn't 1/2" -3/4" raised gaps in front of literally every single…read moretransition. You have to pick up your nose before you hit every transition or you will catch the crack and slam into the ramps. Same with the metal ramps with no thinner transition strips at the bottom.

Great indoor skate park! Brought our son here to skate today since the snow came in and it was…read moreawesome! Lots of spots to try new tricks and plenty of areas for experienced riders to move around. Everyone seems to be courtesy and fair to other riders . The people here have a good positive vibration!! Friendly staff and an overall great place to be for skateboarders! No scooters!

My husband has been taking my son and his friend here to learn. Mostly just open free time but…read morethey've also been to the classes as well. Well worth it and not too crowded. Great place to go to learn!

Such a vibe. You don't even have to skate here to have a good time. Always a great energy with…read moreplenty of spots to chill and hang. From experts to beginners, you see everyone continuously learning and trying new tricks. Folks are nice and willing to help coach and hype each other up. Definitely roll on through!

Fun little spot. Always a pretty good vibe here... But I've only been twice when I traveled to…read moreDenver, So take that for what you will. If you go earlier in the day, seems to be a younger crowd here. Afternoons and into the evenings it gets much busier with older teens to adults. Lots of little surrounding foodie spots here as well.

Such an awesome skatepark! Well-built and well-maintained, this park is such an incredible park to…read moreskate. Highly recommended!

Big, big skate park. It might look small pulling into the parking lot, but there's a lot to skate…read morehere. I wouldn't recommend it for beginners but if you're intermediate or advanced, you'd have a good time here. My only gripe is that the smallest bowl they had was a 6 footer. I prefer skating transition but mini ramps are more my speed and this didn't quite fit the bill. However, it was nice carving in the bowl and getting a nice flow going.

This is an easy trail that has different offshoots that will take you to the lake or the dam. My…read morefavorite is the trail that starts off on Morrison St. It could go long or a short hike. To the dam or just down the trail to the water. If you're a fan of uphill hikes you can get some shorties here. Just stay left after the trail head and focus on the Little mountain ahead of you to your left. Cyclist are here too. You must be responsible and watch out. Most of them will warn you they're coming but some won't.

Staying three days here the beginning of our six week trip to Colorado. This is definitely a repeat…read morelocation for next year. Terrific bicycle trailsSome of which are paved. Campsites are spacious with 50 amp service no water or sewer. Beautiful vistas right off of interstate 70

Great place for a run, stroll, dog-walking, playground for kids, etc. Have been here several times…read more A few of those times were with run clubs.

A brand new well equipped playground. Fairly sound shielded from the busy road nearby. Equipment…read morethat will delight every age level, quality design! Very easy and plentiful parking. Lots of small shade pavilions with picnic benches.