Came by with our 14-month old on a hot and sunny summer Saturday afternoon - she had an absolute…read moreblast! It was unsurprisingly packed with various families, small groups, and larger parties enjoying the weekend. Despite the crowds, the bigger children were all very respectful of our little one while playing in the splash pad (our main reason for coming). The splash pad was great. Lots of features, all of them young toddler safe, and very clean. They have a schedule of running for an hour then shutting off for 15-minutes to help reduce water usage, which I appreciate during this time of drought. None of the children seemed to mind. Water is a bit chilly so after a bit we took a break for our daughter to warm up (much to her displeasure lol) in the playground area, which had a few different areas and was again clean and safe and age appropriate. My only complaint is the need for more bathrooms - besides that, a huge win! Will definitely be coming back.

Definitely something low budget entertainment. After spending lots of money over the long weekend I…read moredecided to have a chill no cost afternoon as the boys wanted water and they got water. It's also right down the street from me so that's an additional plus. I didn't know they had a schedule for the water to turn off and on but that's a good idea for water conversation. Also there is a playground and lots of covered space for bbq and such.

Playground is in decent shape with nice equipment and a squishy and intact surface. The proximity…read moreto a busy road is annoying, why should the littles have their play area be closest to traffic? Shade pavilion is nice for seating, parties and picnics and there are two public grills. A bathroom is nearby but was locked up presumably this is a winter thing? But obviously that's very unfortunate for kids and parents using the park in colder months.

Decent size park. Big field next to it. Bathrooms. Picnic shelter . Good enough for a 4yr old …read more. steep slide was fun

This is a great park! There's actually two playgrounds here, one smaller than the other but they're…read moreright by each other. One has a double swing so you can put your baby in one side, sit on the other side and swing them! Something I haven't seen a lot of at Parks is restrooms! There's two here and with change tables in them. There's also a path so you can walk around the soccer field that's in the middle and it also joins onto Piney Creek Trail so if you want to walk out the bottom of the park and down the side of the road you can go for miles.

This is a cool park but honestly I was surprised with the opening of the new splash pad they…read morewouldn't have all facets of the playground in working order. One of the huge play structures was caution taped off and some of the swings as well. It was kind of a bummer.

This park is so pretty and has changed a great deal from when I brought my own kids here years ago…read morewhen we were still contemplating life in the suburbs. There was and still is, a splash pad here, and we would bring picnic lunches and meet friends for a fun day. This time it looks like a remodel/expansion took place, as I noticed how big it's gotten when I was here for a quiet evening walk. I bet when the weather is nice, it is crowded all the time! I'd bring my kids here if they were still little. Looks very friendly, open, and accessible to everyone as I noted the stairs as well as ramps on my walk.

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 such a wonderful park that unfortunately isn't taken care of by its community. There is…read moregraffiti and trash around the playground - which otherwise is such a cool and unique playground! It seems better for older kids but our toddlers had fun climbing all over and enjoying the full park grounds. There are restrooms but unfortunately they are closed seasonally (such a per peeve of mine!). Overall worth a visit but I hope it gets cared for properly.

We pulled up not expecting much--and then bam, there it was: a giant orange microphone tower rising…read moreout of the park like some retro-futuristic beacon. The kids ran straight into it, climbing and sliding while music-themed sculptures and colorful nets spread out all around like sound waves frozen in time. Paco Sánchez Park felt alive. Every corner had a nod to rhythm and history--vinyl records in the sidewalk, chimes on the bridge, even the playground looked like it was mid-song. It's more than a park--it's a tribute to community and culture, loud and proud. A little scruffy in spots, sure, but full of soul.

Some parks check the boxes. Mission Viejo Park in Aurora actually earns them…read more Tucked inside the circular loop of South Mission Parkway, this is the kind of neighborhood park that surprises you -- bigger and more thoughtful than it first appears. Four baseball fields anchor the sports side of things, and a sprawling open field beyond them gives you real room to breathe: kite flying, pickup soccer, or just wandering with no destination in mind. Even on a gray, overcast day, the green holds its color and the whole place feels alive. The space-themed playground is the centerpiece for younger visitors -- and honestly, for older kids too. It's genuinely fun, not just functional, with multiple play structures, accessible rubber surfacing underfoot, and swing options for toddlers and bigger kids alike. Scattered throughout the park are standing rocks engraved with planets and space facts -- a nice touch that adds a little wonder to a walk. Some of them are showing their age from years of Colorado weather, but the idea behind them is solid and still sparks curiosity. Three covered gazebos with charcoal grills are spread across the park, making spontaneous cookouts easy. The paved walking and biking path loops the entire perimeter -- roughly a mile -- and connects to Aurora's broader trail network. Tollgate Creek runs along the western edge, adding a quiet, natural buffer to what is otherwise an active, well-used park. Parking is ample, and the grounds stay well-maintained. Best for families with kids of all ages, regular walkers and cyclists, and anyone who wants a full afternoon outside without driving far. It's the kind of place that becomes a weekly habit without you really planning for it to. Mission Viejo Park is free, open daily 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., and located at 3999 S. Mission Parkway, Aurora. If you haven't made it over yet, it's worth the trip -- rain or shine.

It's a small Park located with in a decent walking distance from my house. I took my nieces here…read moreseveral times over their visit. It has great playground equipment with this foam like rubbery floor stuff under it to help cushion any severe falls. 2 different types of swings, those for little kids that are like a butt harness and those that are for bigger kids and even adults to swing on. The park has some great sheltered areas that include a table and some bbq's. In the spring, summer and fall is nearly always full of people playing football, soccer and baseball. It's got a long paved walking trail that goes around the entire park. This trail is about a mile all the way around the last time I walked it. I will have to walk it again and update this post. Not like I don't walk it all the time, I just forget how long it is:) Ample parking as well. Great place to get out and get some sun if you're in the area.

Great big park for the kids to burn off some energy. Lots of grass, trees and shade. The park is…read morenice and clean too. There are benches around the play area and covered tables to eat at.

This park is nice an quiet most of the time I am here. I love walking my doggies here because…read morethere is ample grassy area for them to run and also a path that is clear year round. There is a gazebo and a couple bbq pits by the playground. On the sign is an endorsement from a program called T.O.P.S (Take Off Pounds Successfully), which I think is great! There are often people just out walking around the path and kids on the basketball court.

Ruby Hill is a park on the south west side of Denver and is known for being one of the more steeper…read moreparks in the metro area. Climbing to the top of the hill will boast fantastic views of Downtown Denver and its amazing skyline. In the summer there is a dirt bike park where kids can bring their little BMX and mountain bikes and jump the man made hills. In the winter, Ruby Hill is known for sledding, and on sunny winter days the hills will be packed with kids sledding down the hill all day long. Also like many other parks in Denver, the entrance(s) have been blocked off to vehicular traffic in favor of a safer and more enjoyable environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

Such a hidden gem and in my neighborhood- concerts in the summer and boarding in the winter- what…read moremore could I ask for! Special events like the Mystery tour banked slalom!

Beautiful peaceful and nice people! Love it. One of the best parks. 3 ponds are present. Thin ice…read more Walk my dog daily

I love this little gem. Yes, it's a park in a residential neighborhood. It's fairly small, but has…read morea pond that attracts wildlife, a free library box, a playground, and a path for running/walking enthusiast. It's usually empty, except for a few people walking the path, and the occasional kids in the playground. There is also a reflexology path, but walking barefoot in the park, not really my thing.