Beautiful views at Ford Park. There's a kids' play area and various art installations scattered…read morearound the park. It wasn't too busy when I visited since it was outside the busy season, so I was able to take my time and really soak it all in. A nice spot to walk around, enjoy the scenery, and let the kids burn off some energy.

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!

Oh wow, what a gem! We were driving from Denver to Snowmass and I wanted to stop somewhere to break…read moreup the drive. I found this park and it previously had good reviews for dogs, so we decided to check it out. The park is just a short drive off of I-70 from the first Vail exit. There is ample free parking along the side of the park. The park is not huge, but dogs are permitted to be off leash in the entire park except for a small children's play area. There is a large field for playing frisbee or ball and the sides of this open field are somewhat banked up to denote the boundary. There is a walking trail around a small pond that is also fair game for the dogs. I had leftovers from my dinner in Denver the night before, so I found this a perfect spot for a picnic lunch. There is a small shelter with picnic tables. There is also a bathroom hit with running water (not outhouse like) and relatively clean for a park bathroom. If you and your dogs are driving though Vail, this is a must stop!

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

Pleasant city park with an enjoyable lake and sledding hill. Great if you need a little down time…read morefrom standard activities.

I love that the ONE other Yelp review highlights photos from the fall, while mine showcases how…read moreGORGEOUS this park is when it's snowing. My partner and I strolled around the perimeter one morning in Vail, admiring the mountains and frozen lake. The swing, bridge, and benches are very well-maintained. Would love to come to a community event here someday, whether it's a picnic or concert. Must be a blast!!

Great trail that allows you to connect to a series of trails and dry slopes in the summer months…read more You can start near the Village or off Mill Creek Circle and connect over. Alternately, begin at the base of Lionshead. It is seven to eight miles roundtrip on the traditional route. I do not remember seeing any berries, ever. So, don't expect a beary berry snack along the way.

What a beautiful fall trail! Starting from the Lionshead side, this path steeply ascends Vail…read moreMountain till you get up to Eagles Nest, over two thousand vertical feet above, and seven miles round trip. I've skied here a ton and biked once but never tried the hiking trails. And they are pretty awesome! Scenic and rugged, with beautiful large aspen groves and deep spruce woods. Many overlooks and clearing with the ski paths help open up the views! It's not well marked but if you keep going uphill, you'll be ok. Fantastic colors right now(10-7-23). Get out there while you still can!

Excellent playground that we visited multiple times a day with kids aged 4, 7 and 9. They all loved…read morethe climbing structure and the fountains to play in. Located next to a bike shop and across from the quicksilver roxy store among the shops and restaurants at Lionshead square.

Both my 5 and 2 year old enjoyed this playground. There are restrooms and water fountains near by…read more This playground also has a little splash pad, so bring an extra set of clothes!

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

Five star rating for having a clean restroom at the TH. Yes, an auto flushing toilet, uriners, sink…read moreand the Excelrator hand dryer. Baby changing station, too. Vail, you are living up to the expectations. ** no parking at the TH (trail head). only drop off. see below ** How to get to the TH. Park at the Vail transportation center. See my Google photos. Just east of Village Center Dr. and Frontage Road. Go thru the gated parking. Come back to the west side of the transportation center and look for a "hiker" bus. There will be several other buses that look similar. May need to wait until the bus makes the loop. This is the only way to get to the TH. Hiker bus staffed by very friendly drivers will make a few stops before the TH drop off. On your return trip, will need to take the same shuttle back to the parking lot but will be marked as "East Vail" To find the TH, walk up to the north side (away from the main road), following the paved road for about 2000 feet while admiring beautiful homes. When you see the 5 min drop zone parking and the welcome sign, you are ready! Lots of elevation gain, walking thru the aspen forest and over a few creeks. About 2 miles to the fall, and another 2 miles to the lake. Enjoy! During the aspen season, there is not much water at the creek. If you want to see the columbine, need to be here around May.

Amazing hike just minutes away from Whistler village! Had a blast with beautiful waterfall views at…read morethe end! It's more of a challenging hike being at altitude and there are a couple of steep inclines but it is relatively easy to navigate and the scenery is beautiful! Park at Vail Village and take the free bus to the trail. It's about 4 or so miles round trip and it was not too busy when we visited! Go early before the sun gets too intense in summer and it's a great experience!

Wow I had a fun day thanks to the other winter activities here besides skiing and snowboarding!…read moreIt's a bummer I couldn't go snowboarding because I recently injured my knee, but thank goodness they had other stuff there in the mountains that I could do while my husband and cousins were on the slopes. When I went, it was $89 for tubing and the alpine coaster. I can't recall how many times I went down the coaster, nonstop until I got tired of it. It was very fun and had a decent speed too! When I went, the crowd was small so I barely had to wait for my turn. The tubing was super fun. I love how you could have more than one person on the same tube. They also had a conveyor belt to take you up which saved some time and energy for more sliding haha. I love these facilities!

Our family spent $365 for two adults to ride the Gondola and two kids to participate in only three…read moreavailable activities on mountain. The only activities available to them were the trampoline, climbing wall, and mountain coaster--which is now limited to just three rides. Given that there were no lines during our visit and staff were literally sitting around, it felt unreasonable to restrict the coaster, especially given the amount of closed activities. Adding to the frustration, the rides that were not open were not clearly marked on their website or at the ticket counter, leaving families with far fewer options than advertised or communicated at the time of purchase. Unlike other resorts, Vail charges $64 per person for a ride that is operating regardless of ridership. Combined with the limited activities and lack of transparency, this left us feeling that we received little value for an extremely high price. Not worth the exorbitant price tag.