Great little neighborhood park in the older Farley area of western OP. Plenty of open space, a walking path, upgraded play equipment for the littles, and two pickleball courts - what's not to like?
If you're in the SM West area(s), then you're privy to some of the preserved gems of the early Kansas-side suburbs. Sure, things have migrated wayyyy out west and wayyyyyyyy out south, but these older neighborhoods are chock-full of charm. Maple Hills Park butts up against a Family Tree Nursery (yay! for Family Tree, because I met my wife at one!) and has been updated in several areas. The grass is cared for and mowed regularly, the ball field is free of clumps & divots that wreak havoc with a ground ball, and the path adds up to about 1/3 of a mile.
The pickleball courts have been re-done from being tennis courts and they are a wonderful amenity. The play equipment is upgraded with soft landing areas so your littles can play safely. And there are even a pair of electric car charging ports for all you futuristic environmentalists. All of those items point right at the focus that the city/county have placed on re-energizing green spaces by adding a modern touch(es) to existing open space. If you're a JoCo denizen, then you know that we gots lots o' space out here, and it's a win to see those areas used and modernized.
Like the cool kids say, 'touch some grass'! read more