I drove by this nature, preserve the other day, while running an errand in Thorton, and was struck…read moreat how beautiful it was just from the road! I came yesterday for birdwatching during sunset, and it was such a good experience! We saw a variety of birds, including waterfowl, hawks, sparrows, blackbirds, and I think even saw a golden eagle. The trail is gravel and goes all the way around the lake. It's very well-maintained. There is a small boardwalk that takes you close to the water as well. This is a great place to go on a short walk with family, or you could grab a drink and come with a friend to catch up. I so many people walking their dogs, and it seemed like a good trail for pets. There are two playgrounds around the lake and a tennis court. We passed friendly folks and families. The trail has many homes nearby and is located in a residential area. I parked on the street, and one of the neighborhoods and parking was easy to find. I'll definitely come back again for some outdoor exercise!

Love this place! Beautiful scenery, nice walking path. Great place to get some exercise or have a…read morenice picnic. Love going there to take pictures of nature. There is always a wide variety of wildlife. Birds, coyotes, snakes and other various small species. Beautiful all seasons of the year!

Ketner Lake is a nice neighborhood attraction for the city of Westminster. Right off of 104th and…read moreWadsworth it features a nice 1.5 mile walking trail that encompass the whole lake. Plenty of trees and benches around the perimeter ensures that your visit is a pleasant one if you choose to walk the trail. Even though this is located near a busy city street there is no traffic noise, only the sounds of wind rustling through the trees and other sounds of nature. A peaceful little getaway that you don't have to drive hundreds of miles to get too.

It is hard to review this trail after Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a neighborhood…read morewalkway, so local, you are passing homes at times. Flat mixed terrain and very easy. Most times, you are 50 feet or more from the lake. Even so, it is hard to believe a trail exists so close to Broadway. Just don't set your expectations high. Upon reaching the lake, I would go left. It is a loop so it really doesn't matter, but the eastern side is more naturalistic with a view. It is the closest point of contact with the lake. If you go the other way, you abruptly come to a residential neighborhood and most head up the block to continue the trail. Picnic tables and playground on the other end (midpoint). As a side note, how are lakes the size of ponds and reservoirs the size of lakes around here?

If I lived nearby, I'd frequent this trail but otherwise it's not worth visiting. The trail…read morenetwork isn't that long, there are no (visible) restrooms nearby, parking is tight and it's a bit crowded. The lake is pretty but nothing to get all excited about. There are so many trails in the general area that are worth the effort IMO. We've had a rainy season (which has been heavenly) so the bugs were bad by the water.

Croke Reservoir is a nice little park in Northglenn. Nothing much to do here but there is a 0.7…read moremile trail that encompasses the lake, a fishing pier and a scenic wildlife viewing platform. Easily accessable by car or bicycle but there is no parking lot so you would have to find somewhere along a neighborhood street to park.

Good place to take the kids fishing to catch some small bluegills. I took my daughter here for the…read morefirst time and she had a blast catching these little guys. Would definitely recommend for youth fishing. There's other species however we were only targeting bluegills.

Only one review? Well let's keep the five star momentum going because this place deserves it! I met…read moreup with some friends here for paddleboarding and was surprised that on a sunny, warmish October day that: A) It was empty. We were the only people on the water for awhile. B) Free parking. Hollllla! McIntosh is nestled in the middle of a residential area and I kind of love that (residents may say other wise). You have a spectacular view of Longs Peak right in front of you and even though you're near an airport, it's pretty quiet. North side has a playground with restroom and there are multiple places to launch from on your sup or kayak. This will be going into my regular rotation for sup next year!

McIntosh is a decent sized lake with walking/jogging paths, and a playground. It is in the middle…read moreof a residential area. McIntosh is my favorite place to have an impromptu SUP drop-in the water and a frequented stop to take my dogs walking over the years. Parking is free and almost always easy to find. McIntosh does not test their water, so keep that in consideration, especially if you are taking dogs into the water as they can easily get sick or worse from any contaminated/algae bloom lake water. Learn what blue algae is and look for signs before entering.

This place was beautiful! Great place to take my brothers photos! The gazebo is gorgeous and ended…read moreup matching our photos colors!

This is a wonderful little park to bike or walk through. The grass is well kept. Love the little…read moregazebo and benches, plus a picnic table. It's a nice little oasis. The park itself doesn't have a parking lot, and the closest business parking lot has signs everywhere that say don't park there. My recommendation is to turn down Kennedy, take the fourth turn at the traffic circle, and park along the road near the greenway that leads to the park. There's also a sculpture garden nearby, and if you follow the greenway the neighbors created a little bear garden with jokes, and there's even another park with a goat pasture as well.

It's always nice to find a hidden/unknown place that nobody has ever given it a review. I was…read morerunning a few errands in Westminster today (Sunday, May 22, 2022) and accidentally drove by it on the way to get home. I HAD to make a stop and investigate it as the Savery Savory Mushroom Water Tower, the only intact remnant of the original collection of structures didn't escape my eye/attention (how could it escape it?; it's a very tall water tower!) This was the site by a guy named Charles William Savery from Pennsylvania, who bought a 80-acre farm in what is now Westminster in 1918. Long story short, the mushroom farm which Charles built is no longer there but having one of the remnant structures, the city of Westminster built a pond in 1995. The pond, which was originally built to hold storm water, is now a habitat for many species of insects, plants, birds, fish, I mean you name it, right? The pond itself is not massive but is a good size. Once at the trailhead, you can have an extensive walk/running/bike ride as the trails are extensive (to all sorts of directions). Several parks (Foxshire Park, Valley View Park, Meadowlark Park) and Legacy Ridge Golf Course are what surround this pond. Niver Canal that runs through the area is so picturesque and you can walk/jog/run/bike along the canal if you choose. The homeowners have access to the trail(s) right from their backyard gates. Some neighbors were having an afternoon cocktail in their backyard; some were chitchatting over their property fence. It is such a beautiful area with lots of green. And the city of Westminster and the residents do well by maintaining this whole area impeccably clean and immaculate. It sure was a nice discovery!

Such a cute park to explore, there's the main pond & through the trees there's a baby pond just…read moreright next to it. I came during winter time time but I feel like during spring/summer time this park gets very green! Also there's lots of ducks

i loved it!!! so beautiful! went there a couple hours before sunset and it was just right! not too…read morescorching hot and the view was beautiful! i had a great time sitting and reading! i'm eager to go back to take a walk! the trail looked very scenic!

Lac Amora park is everything a simple little neighborhood park should be. Its quietly tucked away…read moreinside the Miramonte neighborhood. but once you find it, its a great park to behold. Lush green grass covers the large fields next to the playground and baseball diamond to host many different activities. A modern playground is offered for little kids while older children and adults can partake in the miles of trails used for hiking and biking. One thing that sets this park apart from others is the stunning hilltop vistas, on a clear day one can see for miles and miles in all different directions. A true hidden treasure for the city of Broomfield.