This is the best park. Hands down. For real…read more As we first entered the city from the south, it greeted us and we instantly knew that we would love living in Durango. We even made a video about it. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/SaahtX7wBuY

This growing little town is ideally located between the mountains and the desert. Many good…read morerestaurants. But- The City Council cannot manage the homeless because they ignore the effective policies of Vail along I-70 and Aspen in the Roaring Fork Valley. See the photo. Millions were spent expanding this park with big river rocks for rafts and kayaks AND a smelly sewage treatment plant. It could be fun if the smell of human feces doesn't bother you. I was unable (my bad) to upload photos of human waste and toilet paper. Disgusting. Given the number of off-leash dogs I saw, I expected better canine behavior. Instead I saw scary aggressive behavior and dog fights. Where is Animal Control? Safety laws are being broken. Please, as a dog owner, train your pooch or keep him on leash!

This cute little park runs right along the Animas River and is a stop on the Animas River Trail…read more We visited twice during our time in Durango, once for a picnic when we first got into town and once on the way out of town so the dog could romp and play before the car ride to Pagosa Springs. The park has several picnic tables, some in the sun and some shaded. A few benches sit along the river near some easy river access points. A swing set for the kids is located at one end of the park and at the other end is a set of restrooms with flush toilets but no sinks (or actually, there were sinks but no faucets). The park houses a couple of pieces of Durango's public art, one of which is a super cool whirligig named "Celebration!", if I remember correctly. Schneider Park is definitely a relaxing place to hang out in Durango picnicking and watching the river rafters float by.

Came here for the first time on 6/10/26. We were on a trip to Durango and wanted to take the kids…read moreswimming. This pool is huge! We were only in the kid area and the lazy river but still great. My kids had a blast with all the slides. The staff was very friendly. The locker rooms were very clean. Thank you!

It had been years since we've been here and it still doesn't disappoint like 7 years later!…read more $7.50 adult day admission, $6.50 for kids. Just $20 for an all day pass and access to classes, rock walk, indoor water park with slides and lap pools, splash pad outside... really great facility. We brought our own towels because it's a $1 rental and we had some in our car (a summer staple!). Best part was no sunscreen! Coming from Arizona and staying at Purgatory for the week to enjoy cooler weather, the no sunscreen part is pretty exciting. My kids rave about this place (now 11 and 13 years old). The rock wall is no joke, either! Unlimited access during open hours (special hours for rock wall, but generally closed after 4pm). Kayaks in the pool at 6pm on Wednesdays for a $5 rental? What is the Colorado? Super cool way to learn!

The most enchanting National Forest I've visited in 2021. I hiked to the Rainbow Hot Springs. The…read moreRainbow Hot Springs is a 10 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pagosa Springs. Also located in the San Juan National Forest. The forest occupies land in Archuleta, Conejos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Miguel and San Juan Counties!! They have plenty of campgrounds (with friendly campground hosts) and nearby Horseback Riding opportunities. I came here with a good friend of mine, as we visited South Fork, CO. The weather was perfect in May of 2021 and I needed a Chilly Mini for my neck. We spotted some gorgeous waterfalls and really unique plants. San Juan appeared to have had a forest fire in the last 5 years, because we definitely witnessed some aftermath. Lots of old, dead and burned down tree trunks. The trail is fairly easy, a little rocky, but such a great cardio workout for your calves. We spotted some wonderful rivers that kept my friend and I very cool.

Had a great experience picking up my access pass! Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. I…read moreappreciated that I was able to bring in my printed file to pick up a pass in person.

The Animas River Trail is a multi-use paved trail running along the Animas River through the heart…read moreof Durango. Right now it's about seven miles long but there are plans in place to expand the trail at both ends. Along the way are several grassy parks (some with restrooms), a skate park, an off-leash dog park, shops and restaurants. River access points are plentiful so it's easy to put your inner tube in the water and float along until you're ready to get out and walk back upstream to do it again. Mileage markers have been placed along the route so you can easily figure out how far you've traveled. The trail ran right behind the hotel where we stayed so we used it frequently for dog walks during our time in Durango. One morning when in need of a trash can, I was astonished to discover there weren't any along that particular stretch of trail. As I began to look around, I was equally surprised to discover not one piece of trash anywhere along the trail. Excellent job, citizens and visitors of Durango!

Durango was never on my radar until my fellow hikers recommended it. It is a quaint city and this…read moreriver trail is nice for a stroll or a 9+ mile bike ride. It is mostly in good condition with about 20 percent with cracks that will give you a jolt. The final down river section has two modest inclines. Nice crossovers over wooden bridges. No bathrooms. Thank goodness for Albertson's right off the trail. Parking around Downtown is metered. About five-six blocks away from the river is free street parking. The white water launch park (in one of the photos) has a parking lot with a steam engine locomotive. Free or not I am unsure. Placards along the trail to note the development of the city. Stop for lunch in one of the many options on Main St.

Perfect snow sledding park in downtown! Found this place by accident and was very pleased. We had a…read morefull afternoon of sledding and snow ball fights. Gorgeous for pictures as well.

Mainly just a plot of grass. Nice enough, but I'm giving it 3 stars for confusing signage. I…read moreentered on the 13th Street side to walk my dogs. The sign specified that owners should pick up after their dogs. When I walked, with my dogs, to the 12th Street side, the sign said "Dogs, tell your owners not to walk you dogs here. This is a play area for children." There was no delineation between one side and the other; it was all grass. Ok to walk your dogs in the park or not? Not clear.

Hard to find but just look for small parking lot right after you turn towards Hesperus :) makes my…read moreday to come here with some scenic views

On a visit to Durango, our pup enjoyed an afternoon of bliss in what I estimate to be one of the…read morebest off-leash dog parks in the west. This park runs along both the river and a mountainside, offering views and extreme fun for any adventure pup. It was snowy, so we avoided what I assume is sometimes mud. We encountered playful pups everywhere. There were water bowls and a well-stocked poop bag dispenser as well as a trashcan. The dog park is a bit funky to access by car, you have to walk along the highway to enter, if you park your car in the "lot" that is in front of someone's home. I like that the park has two very separate gates, so dogs will stay in the park until they're on-leash. I wish we could take our dog to this park daily!

Wash board state hwy 2 miles before park entrance, drive SLOW. ONCE IN PARK ASPHALT DRIVE and…read moregravel ASPHALT sites. Hook ups include water and electric, lots of walking trails, along the river walking to fish for fresh water trout. Must have fishing license for NM barbless hooks only. License can be purchased at Fish and Float outside of campground. The Sportman bar has a small grocery store attached to it. Make sure you have plenty of gas,full fresh water as the water in park has been known to not work. Public toilets. Dump station on way out. Also dump stations available in Aztec off 173 Hwy 18 miles past campground. Grocery stores,Aztec ruins museum, has stations urgent care all in Aztec city.Easy drive to city. Pull thru sites fit 40 ft but you must back out of site to narrow sharp turn to pull thru