Good getaway from the usual. Nottingham Park is a nice place to center outdoor, non-slopeside civic…read moreengagement -- with a library, playground, and sledding, when the temperatures cool in the winter. Compared to other activities in the area, it feels like a four-star outing, but compared to parks of the world, it is certainly five star. So, five stars in generality.

Initial impression soured my experience MINUTES upon walking through security from (several)…read moredifferent entitled young girl groups who would walk right into you if you didn't get out of their way. Lots of other people also didn't seem to care or be aware of other people's presence. The general demographic here was definitely not my scene. Though middle aged to older population seemed kind and genuine. Drink prices are to be expected but food trucks are a little overpriced. Recommend finding food and a spot to sit earlier in the evening--lines for food are crazy near and after sunset. Expect to stand in line for 15+ minutes. Concert opener and headliners were pretty good considering technical difficulties. Employees were stationed at all trash receptors to ensure trash, food and recycling were allocated into the correct bins--that was neat to see! I hadn't ever experienced that.

This is a lovely and perfectly located public space to catch a breather from village pace. Also…read moregreat for dog walking. Two paws up!

Huge playground next to the Vail Nature Center and the Betty Ford Gardens. After you walk around…read morethe trails at the nature center the kids will love the forts, slides, basketball court and the adjoining enormous lawn area. Great way to spend an hour or two with a child.

The guides that teach are unprofessional. They are constantly on their phones when they send the…read morekids off to explore, which is more like playing. They give them many of those opportunities, too. At one point, one of them was on the phone and cheering about getting something like a job. I wasn't sure. The other guide joined her and started cheering. They also encourage the kids to use the bathroom outdoors since that's what they would do in nature. I didn't know that and had nothing, such as tissue, to give to the kids. I don't recommend them.

Walking Mountains has been nothing but wonderful during our visit to the Vail Valley. One of the…read morebest parts is their customer service! Because of Covid, they're requiring registration for their free events, which we had to switch around a bit while we were here in Vail for the week. They were all so courteous and helpful. Always giving me other options if something wasn't working out. The backcountry guided snowshoe hike, led by Nathan, was phenomenal!! He took us to West Lake Creek trail. We hiked for about 3 miles total. And he gave us low elevation folks plenty of stops to thoroughly catch our breath. And of course, we learned all about the science of snow while we rested. He also taught us about animal tracks and habitats, avalanches, wildfires, snow pack, water content in snow, etc. (Snowshoes were included.) Thank you Nathan and the entire Walking Mountain crew!

Beautiful gardens in Vail!…read more The city does an amazing job with the upkeep of this gem of a place. It's well worth a visit or a simple stroll.

One of my favorite parts of today and absolutely free to roam!…read more Just a wonder botanical garden filled with so much life! I'm from Florida so I don't get to see a lot of the nature that is included here but the grounds were immaculate! Beautiful bridges with stepping stones that appeared they were made out of the mountains. Historical markers to truly show you the love that was put into this park!

A local favorite. Unique, recently redone park. The pavilion provides a nice indoor space for…read moresmaller to medium sized gatherings.

What a beautiful, large wooden park! Similar to the one in Georgetown, it's like a big treehouse…read morewith multiple sections to play in. Park looks new and clean. Fun and areas sized for little and big kids. I posted pictures.

Vail Village feels like someone picked up a charming European mountain town and carefully dropped…read moreit into the Colorado Rockies. The cobblestone walkways, alpine architecture, crisp mountain air, and towering peaks create a setting that feels almost unreal. Every visit reminds us why Colorado keeps calling us back. The mountains are majestic, the scenery is breathtaking, and the pace of life slows down just enough to appreciate it all. As Star Wars fans, we couldn't help but feel a little inspired: I am one with the mountain, and the mountain is with me. Whether you're hiking, strolling through the village, or simply sitting quietly taking it all in, Vail is a place that feeds the soul.

I've been to several major ski towns by now, but this village really stands out for me…read more.. For some reason, I expected some changes, but the place looked exactly the same as I remembered it from over 10 years ago! Every square inch is just so picturesque! I did feel that there were a few negatives...for me (the non-skier). I just wished they had more boutiques that weren't so ski-oriented...and nicer coffee shops. Despite being such a swanky village, they also seemed to run short on nice bakeries and coffee shops. In fact, I was nearly shocked how basic some places were! Plenty of nice restaurants though...and many had cool European ambiance. Again, I'm not a skier, but I had no problems spending my time (up to 6 hours or more) walking around this pretty village. It truly felt as if I was in Germany or Switzerland. LOVE this place!!

Wonderful, pleasant little park in East Vail with a cute lake along Gore Creek. Nice for children…read moreand or people with dogs.

Ice Skating at Big Horn Park is the best part of East Vail. Thank you to the legend that shovels it…read moreevery day. On behalf of all hockey players, thank you for your kindness. I left two new hockey sticks, and a puck for you. I hope it brings the same joy that your efforts brought to us on our trip.

Super cute and unique playground! Love the structures, and sound traveler things. Late elementary…read morekids would love this. Plus very close to everything else in Lionshead.

A sweet little park in Lionshead Village that has just enough of everything. A few rope climbing…read morenets, a little rock climbing, net bridges, two slides and a few cool multi levels for climbing. Exposed to the sun but mitigated by the actual construction with the netting its good on sunny days. There are a few mom rest benches in the shade too. Its a wood chip bottom playground. There is also a splash pad in the plaza area right next to the park.

5 of 5 stars all the way!!…read more Nice foot trails, beautiful playground and grass field, bridges, river, Mountain Views...great for sunrise!! What more could you ask for!? Heated restrooms!? This park has 'em!

The park is on a beautiful creek. It has a fence protecting the dogs on the interstate side of the…read morepark but is open on the creek side, entrance side and back side. I went twice while visiting vail. It's a short 10 min drive from vail. There were about 5 or 6 dogs there and they played well with our dog. Also have a couple of picnic tables and benches to sit at and the dogs love swimming on the creek on warm days