Wow oh wow am I glad we made this part of our Colorado trip. A short drive from Golden, this spot…read morereally captures the majesty of the area and is a great spot for a photo shoot or just a beautiful stop along the scenic road trip.

A quick yet beautiful spot! It was quite a busy time for instagrammers we walked through the path…read moreand made the most of the view! I wore my crampons because it was icy and chilly. Gorgeous with the snowy mountains.

We love this park! They did an amazing job! Great for picnics, bike riding, scootering, skating,…read moreetc. Tons of grass, and during the summer they turn on the Splash Pad which is a lifesaver on hot days. Perfect for picnics, birthday's, casual park days. Lots of places to sit and there is a gazebo for shade with tables. If we can keep it clean and free of graffiti it would be amazing! One of our favorite parks!

BEST park in the area! My only complaint is the lack of a handicap swing. It has plenty of play…read moreequipment, a bathroom, shady picnic areas, and a shallow brook for kids to dip their feet in. The green grass, big hills for running, minimal weeds, and beautiful landscaping with lots of benches make it a great spot!

This is an awesome park! You can take a nice, long, leisurely walk up one side of the river and…read moredown the other. My girls have loved playing with the ice and snow along the river during the winters. The whole area is beautiful and clean, and still doesn't feel overwhelming even when it's busy. We saw people tubing down the river last time, and we really want to try that some time! We just always forget when it's summer!

This is a beautiful park with lots of green space for picnic and a nice playground right on the…read moreclear Creek Trail. The only downside is the parking situation is not great so you might wanna park a few blocks away and walk over. Other than that it's a perfectly awesome park.

What a great spot. I used to take my Sharpei here (he's since passed) before giving him a bath at…read morethe dogwash down the road near Wadsworth -- you know, to tire him out :) It was always me that got tired -- The dog was always up for 2 or 3 times around. Beautiful views, great homes around the lake with lovely yards. Ducks and geese abound, and lots of friendly people. It reminds me now of happy times with my doggie. Check it out you won't regret it!

Kendrick Lake Park is top-notch. The lake and gardens are truly beautiful. The playground is well…read moremaintained and very fun. There is a covered picnic area close to the playground and lake which would make it a great place for a kids party. The lake path around the lake makes for a nice walk and the bathroom ms are clean and maintained.

What a great little park we had read online that they had a wonderful ski hill and they did. It was…read moreperfect for 4 1/2 year-old. We spent a couple of happy hours out there two weekends ago with him getting to fly down the hill he had a blast. The playground equipment is also very nice and they have a nice covered picnic area as well, looking forward to next snowstorm for sure cause we'll be back!

This park os beautiful! The playground is in great shape and so much fun! The surrounding grounds…read moreand lawn are so well kept. What nice little secret spot.

This is a nice place for a picnic or a meeting spot after parking in Golden before hitting the…read moreClear Creek Trail or walking Washington St. There isn't a playground, but there is a cool dragon to climb on and a slide that ends by the creek. There are several picnic tables and clean restrooms.

Been to UllrGrass a few times now at this park! Super fun time in a good location. Park is decent…read moresized and has an ok bathroom for a public one. Never has soap in it though. Overall fun park for some awesome golden events.

Great hike with just the right amount of challenge! This trail was a perfect balance of being easy…read moreenough to enjoy without feeling drained, but still got the heart rate up with a good consistent incline. It's not overly strenuous, which makes it great for a casual weekend hike or bringing friends who aren't hardcore hikers. Parking is limited, but there's additional space along the road if the main lot is full. Definitely doable if you plan ahead a bit. Dogs are welcome on leash, which is always a bonus for me! One thing to keep in mind is that there's not a lot of shade throughout the trail, so I'd recommend going early in the morning or later in the day, especially during warmer months. Bring water and maybe a hat. Overall, a scenic, enjoyable trail that I'd definitely return to. Good views, good workout, and pet-friendly. What more can you ask for?

For its close proximity, you truly can't beat it. A 15 minute drive from my house is an absolute…read morewin. On a warm weekend, you probably won't score a spot at the parking lot. I'd say 25-30 spots? Keep in mind, this trailhead is POPPING. It's always busy, so know before you go. You can park at different places roadside, which will add to your hike total. The hiking trail is narrow, at times rocky, but mostly dirt. There are some nice views. If you're looking for a serene hike though, this definitely isn't it. I can't tell you the last time I encountered over 100 people on a hike. But again, it makes sense considering where it is. You get some nice views of the Great Divide and even the Coors brewery. There's not much shade, so sunscreen and a hat are a must. I'd probably do this hike again in the winter to avoid the crowds. It's one of the closest hikes to Denver and for the people who've never hiked a mountain I'm sure they'd love doing this one.

Incredible park, complete with two tennis courts, a baseball diamond, huge open field for…read moresoccer/frisbee, and full playground with a pirate ship! Not to mention a covered seating area with multiple picnic tables. They've also added a putting green area to practice your short game, but make sure to bring your own golf balls and putter/wedge. The park can get pretty busy in the summer with birthday parties, baseball games, and other group events, but it is a great environment and there are plenty of things to keep people busy.

What a great little park! There are two play ground areas. Don't be fooled... the one that's off…read more20th is actually for the preschool there and it's fenced in. The fence isn't too easy to see unless you're right on top of it. Anyway, Tanglewood Park has a nice sized field and a baseball diamond next to the play area. The playground is nice. There are two sections to it. The larger one has wood chips in it, and the smaller one has sand. The larger section has a large play structure with numerous slides on it. There are two regular swings and two small swings. The smaller side has a boat, a couple of rockers and a sand tractor thingy. While we were there, a lot of kids took their socks and shoes off to play in the sand. The area looked pretty clean, so this wasn't a cause for freaking out. There were about 5-15 kids playing at any given time, with some coming and going pretty often. There were moms and grandparents there, and they all seemed friendly and approachable. There is a large shelter next to the large playground. There are numerous picnic tables underneath, as well as two or three which are not under the shelter. When we visited, there were a ton of parking spaces in the parking lot, although I can see the lot filling up when there's a baseball or football game going on. In all, this is a nice and well maintained park.

Bravo, Arvada!!! Brought our just-walking toddler for her first splash pad experience and we…read morestarted off with a bang. Came on an early Friday afternoon so it was busy but not overwhelmingly so. Lots of age ranges (ours was the littlest but the big kids were very respectful) and so many fun water features that cater to a wide array of ages and comfort levels. Very clean and well cared for with plenty of shady picnic tables adjacent to the splash pad. Once we finished getting soaked (parents who need to be near their little one, note you will absolutely get drenched) we tried off in the playground which was also top notch. Lots of cool features and again, clean and cared for. When we needed a break from the sunny swings, there were more shaded picnic tables next to a huge grassy field. The charcoal grills are also huge. You could spend a whole day here, easy. I can't wait to come back for more fun memories!

Ralston Central Park is so great! There's a great splash pad and amazing playground there (I wish I…read morewere still a kiddo!!). There's also a couple of posts to set up a volleyball net and some spots for horseshoes. You have to bring your own equipment though. If you're not feeling super active you can take a nice leisurely stroll along the creek. It's also great for biking and roller blading. There's lots of green space too.

A walk in the park…read more Wanting to see the beauty of Colorado, Sammy took us to Evergreen Lake for an afternoon walk. What we didn't anticipate was this place being a hotspot for local residents and tourists to check out (not that we weren't also lumped into those categories). By some stroke of luck, Sammy scoped out a parking spot and we got to experience something more than a walk around a lake. We headed towards the main house and there was a bunch of people milling about due to being pulled out of the water due to potential lightning strikes. On top of that, the house on the lake was closed for a special event. That may explain the amount of people in the park. Anywho, we were there for a walk and that's what we headed out to do. The trail around the lake is 1.25 miles and every step was just breathtaking scenery after breathtaking scenery. At about the halfway point, we started to head into an area with a bridge and a waterfall. This place was extra breathtaking due to the waterfall being an unexpected welcome on a lake. As we headed further on the trail, we heard music and decided to investigate. We wound up at a bar called Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill. I don't plan on reviewing that place but we did stop in for a few beers and some of the most delicious nachos I had in a long time. While we sat, there was a lovely creek running along the bar that made sitting outside a preferred place than inside. Once we got done eating, we hit the rest of the trail and it's just more and more of beautiful views and lush greenery. I could've gone for another stroll around the trail/lake if time allowed but we had a beer festival to attend later this day so we hit the road again to prepare for that. I've done a lot of outdoors stuff and seen a lot of what mother nature has to offer but it never gets old taking in her beauty. If you've never experienced Colorado or the moutains... do yourself a favor and add it to your Bucket List.

Nice easy lake side trail. I hadn't done it in years and had forgotten that you have to descend and…read moreascend stairs by the dam to complete the whole trail, so had to backtrack since I had a stroller. It was still a fun walk.