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Small, neighborhood park with a lake. Very well-maintained walking paths and very popular with runners. Running around the lake, you'd be bound to come across runners, walkers, dog-walkers, just people strolling to enjoy the scenery.
This is a beautiful park. We arrived before sunset and found lots of parking but as we left closer to sunset the lot was completely packed in our lot. There are other lots to park in if you drive around the lake. They have a nice path that goes all the way around the lake. We came here to fish. My son caught I nice size fish and released it back. Only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because the bathroom was far from where we were fishing at. So it was hard to leave kids alone to go to use restroom. We ended up packing everything up and going across street to Target to use restroom instead.
I love Sloan's Lake Park. I had a really nice picnic there the other day with my baby. We shared a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and looked at the water and played at the beautiful new playground on the south side of the park. It's really a gorgeous place and it made me miss living in the neighborhood, but I'm glad I don't live too far away to visit.
Sloan's Lake is one of the nicest and most conveniently located dog-friendly parks in Denver. Located just about a 10 minute drive and 20 minute bike ride to Downtown Denver, Sloan's Lake has a ton to offer including the Edgewater Marketplace which is walking distance from the west side of Sloan's, fishing at the lake (although I would not recommend consuming the fish), paddle boarding on the lake, walking/running/biking around the lake, having a picnic which there is plenty of space to do, grabbing a drink at the Lakeview Lounge if dive bars are your thing, and many, many more. A lap around the lake is a little over 2.60 miles so keep that in mind when planning your visit. Make sure to wear comfortable footwear, apply plenty of sunblock, and drink a lot of water. Parking is plentiful. There are actual lots in every direction of the park except on the west and also plenty of street parking. I have never had an issue with parking here. I will say that it is a very popular park so if you are not a fan of lots of people during your park visits, sharing lanes with bikes, and/or dogs, this may not be the place for you. There are also events thrown here every now and then including my favorite, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival which showcases AANHPI (Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander) culture including food, performances, shops, education, and more. Make sure to check it out during the summer!
Sloans Lake is always a great place for some exercise! It's quite a good distance around to run or walk which makes a good challenge. I've only been once and parked at the east lot. There weren't many spots but people left often. It's a great place for photos of both the mountains and city.
I was in town for a few days with friends and on a beautiful, sunny afternoon and we decided to head to this area of town because we wanted to visit Edgewater Public Market. Before we grabbed food there we decided to stretch our legs and enjoy this park for a while. It's rather big, with a trail that circles the giant lake. There were tons of people exercising and walking their dogs, which was a highlight for our group, as we were all big puppy fans. We also saw turtles in the water and plenty of geese. There was parking scattered all around which made it easy to access. I saw somewhere that they host events here from time to time, which is a great way to use the space. There were also tons of businesses surrounding the park so we ventured over to a brewery for a quick stop. The view from that rooftop was beautiful. The lake with the mountains behind it, just lovely.
I really enjoyed walking around Sloan Lake Loop! The loop is about 2.6 miles. The sidewalk is split to allow people to walk both ways. There's not a lot of tree coverage, so if you're sensitive to the sun, I'd recommend wearing sunscreen or a hat of some kind.
Cute park great for sunset picnics or volleyball! We decided to have a friends sunset picnic potluck and it was so fun! We unfortunately sat where we weren't able to see the sun set but the colors were still gorgeous! Bring bug spray though! And a mat because there is a ton of goose droppings!
Just saying, you can't come to Sloan's Lake Park with commitment issues about exercise. After dropping off my husband at an event, I decided to take a "short" walk with our two huskies. 1.5 hours later, we were exhausted back at the car. Since this is one big loop around the lake, there's no changing your mind and taking a shortcut back home! We were originally by the tennis courts and playground. Gorgeous views, shade, and plenty of picnic spots. Peak afternoon on a sunny Denver day is not ideal for huskies... or unprepared humans for that matter. Fortunately halfway through our walk, there was a Starbucks and Sonic's where I could stop and get some water for the pups. It was quite an adventure, and a beautiful one at that. I did read a few warnings about using the restrooms, but I generally stay away from public facilities. Next time I do this walk, I'd wear better shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and a hat. It's so close to where I live, like many other wonderful parks in Denver.
Gorgeous large trail around a pretty lake that's frozen right now. Two parking lots available. Great for a stroll with dogs or kids. Lots of bikers and runners present
This place is awesome: a lake in the middle of the city. We went for the Dragon Boat Festival and it had great food, awesome souvenirs (we got a wooden umbrella, a cymbal hat, and some toys), live music on multiple stages, live martial arts demonstrations, and the dragon boat racing. The park itself has tons of people out just exercising and riding bikes. The lake has a small dock. Parking was a bit hard to find, but that was probably due to the festival.
5 months ago
This is a beautiful park! It's about a 2 mile loop around the park with a nice breeze. It's very busy and parking was tough - we had to park on a close side street. There was a local popsicle vendor there which was a nice treat. The playground here is fantastic - I'm jealous I didn't have one like that growing up! The kids looked like they were having a blast. read more
Small, neighborhood park with a lake. Very well-maintained walking paths and very popular with runners. Running around the lake, you'd be bound to come across runners, walkers, dog-walkers, just people strolling to enjoy the scenery. read more
3 months ago
This is a beautiful park. We arrived before sunset and found lots of parking but as we left closer to sunset the lot was completely packed in our lot. There are other lots to park in if you drive around the lake. They have a nice path that goes all the way around the lake. We came here to fish. My son caught I nice size fish and released it back. Only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because the bathroom was far from where we were fishing at. So it was hard to leave kids alone to go to use restroom. We ended up packing everything up and going across street to Target to use restroom instead. read more
2 months ago
7 months ago
I love Sloan's Lake Park. I had a really nice picnic there the other day with my baby. We shared a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and looked at the water and played at the beautiful new playground on the south side of the park. It's really a gorgeous place and it made me miss living in the neighborhood, but I'm glad I don't live too far away to visit. read more
Sloan's Lake is one of the nicest and most conveniently located dog-friendly parks in Denver. Located just about a 10 minute drive and 20 minute bike ride to Downtown Denver, Sloan's Lake has a ton to offer including the Edgewater Marketplace which is walking distance from the west side of Sloan's, fishing at the lake (although I would not recommend consuming the fish), paddle boarding on the lake, walking/running/biking around the lake, having a picnic which there is plenty of space to do, grabbing a drink at the Lakeview Lounge if dive bars are your thing, and many, many more. A lap around the lake is a little over 2.60 miles so keep that in mind when planning your visit. Make sure to wear comfortable footwear, apply plenty of sunblock, and drink a lot of water. Parking is plentiful. There are actual lots in every direction of the park except on the west and also plenty of street parking. I have never had an issue with parking here. I will say that it is a very popular park so if you are not a fan of lots of people during your park visits, sharing lanes with bikes, and/or dogs, this may not be the place for you. There are also events thrown here every now and then including my favorite, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival which showcases AANHPI (Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander) culture including food, performances, shops, education, and more. Make sure to check it out during the summer! read more
Sloans Lake is always a great place for some exercise! It's quite a good distance around to run or walk which makes a good challenge. I've only been once and parked at the east lot. There weren't many spots but people left often. It's a great place for photos of both the mountains and city. read more
1 year ago
I was in town for a few days with friends and on a beautiful, sunny afternoon and we decided to head to this area of town because we wanted to visit Edgewater Public Market. Before we grabbed food there we decided to stretch our legs and enjoy this park for a while. It's rather big, with a trail that circles the giant lake. There were tons of people exercising and walking their dogs, which was a highlight for our group, as we were all big puppy fans. We also saw turtles in the water and plenty of geese. There was parking scattered all around which made it easy to access. I saw somewhere that they host events here from time to time, which is a great way to use the space. There were also tons of businesses surrounding the park so we ventured over to a brewery for a quick stop. The view from that rooftop was beautiful. The lake with the mountains behind it, just lovely. read more
I really enjoyed walking around Sloan Lake Loop! The loop is about 2.6 miles. The sidewalk is split to allow people to walk both ways. There's not a lot of tree coverage, so if you're sensitive to the sun, I'd recommend wearing sunscreen or a hat of some kind. read more
1 year ago
Cute park great for sunset picnics or volleyball! We decided to have a friends sunset picnic potluck and it was so fun! We unfortunately sat where we weren't able to see the sun set but the colors were still gorgeous! Bring bug spray though! And a mat because there is a ton of goose droppings! read more
6 years ago
Just saying, you can't come to Sloan's Lake Park with commitment issues about exercise. After dropping off my husband at an event, I decided to take a "short" walk with our two huskies. 1.5 hours later, we were exhausted back at the car. Since this is one big loop around the lake, there's no changing your mind and taking a shortcut back home! We were originally by the tennis courts and playground. Gorgeous views, shade, and plenty of picnic spots. Peak afternoon on a sunny Denver day is not ideal for huskies... or unprepared humans for that matter. Fortunately halfway through our walk, there was a Starbucks and Sonic's where I could stop and get some water for the pups. It was quite an adventure, and a beautiful one at that. I did read a few warnings about using the restrooms, but I generally stay away from public facilities. Next time I do this walk, I'd wear better shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and a hat. It's so close to where I live, like many other wonderful parks in Denver. read more
1 year ago
This place is awesome: a lake in the middle of the city. We went for the Dragon Boat Festival and it had great food, awesome souvenirs (we got a wooden umbrella, a cymbal hat, and some toys), live music on multiple stages, live martial arts demonstrations, and the dragon boat racing. The park itself has tons of people out just exercising and riding bikes. The lake has a small dock. Parking was a bit hard to find, but that was probably due to the festival. read more
4 years ago
Gorgeous place for a stroll and to watch the sunset behind the mountains. The path around the lake has 2 pedestrian lanes. On a nice day you'll see a bunch of people walking with their dogs, running, biking, and roller skating. Plenty of free parking lots around the lake. There's also a bunch of businesses around the lake if you want to grab a bite or drink after! read more
Pretty big park. Went to the annual dragon boat festival. It was fun; there were a billion vendors for food and merchandise. We arrived a little (fashionably) late so missed the main races but it was hotter than Hades so the cooler temp was worth missing them lol. Even though the (free) public event/park was jam packed it was still very clean, well monitored, and family friendly :) read more
Beautiful fall foliage and water. Easy 2.8 mile walk on paved path around the lake that formed when farmer Sloan's water well struck an aquifer. Good exercise after eating at close restaurants. Some shade. Lots of benches. Romantic sunset scene. read more
6 years ago
Sloan's Lake is one of my favorite parks to come to in Denver. I recently walked around the whole lake and it was great! I believe the whole loop is 2.6 miles, which is perfect and can be done in under an hour. The park itself is situated about 4 miles away from Downtown Denver, so it's only a short drive away. There's plenty of parking available in the parking lots, or you can even park on the side streets that are close by. Overall Sloan's lake is a wonderful outdoor park, come on down and enjoy what Denver has to offer! read more
I love Sloan's Lake Park. It's a beautiful oasis in the middle of Denver. Despite being born and raised in such a landlocked state (I didn't know what a marina was until I was 12), I love water. As much as I love Lake Dillon, I appreciate that because of Sloan's Lake, I don't have to drive two hours on I-70 to get my lake fix. If you follow the path around the lake, it's 2.6 miles around. This took me about 50 minutes to walk, and it's a great workout with an amazing view. Last time I was here, it was at least 60 degrees, so there were lots of people enjoying the sunny weather. However, the path is long enough that it doesn't get too crowded, and some people are there to picnic or fish rather than walk. They have various parking lots around the perimeter of the lake, and there is ample street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. I usually park at a small lot just west of 17th and Osceola that's right along the trail. If you live in Denver or the surrounding areas and haven't spent time at Sloan's Lake, you should change that! read more
Sloan's Lake Park is easily 5 stars. Absolutely huge 290 acre park w Denver's largest lake. No motorized vehicles, but plenty of space to kayak, paddle board, etc. About 2.5-3 miles to get a lap in depending on the path. Close to downtown w skyline views. Several decent bars & restaurants around it, but still v peaceful. After living in Austin, I know how sketchy a city park / town lake can get & this is nowhere near that bad. Homeless come & go in less than a day & don't dominate the scene. Getting some great updates like a new park w rocket ships & pickleball courts. Two dif full court basketball courts & loads of green space for a picnic. Love being here. Really is spectacular. read more
6 years ago
Sloan's is definitely one of my favorite Denver parks (along with Wash[ington] and Cheeseman). They have a lot to do there, with kayaks, paddleboards, pedal boats, bikes, etc. available for rent. Playgrounds for kids, walking paths, fields, picnic benches, and a lake also "reside" at the park. It makes for a fun, leisurely Saturday to bike, walk, or run/jog on the path that loops around the lake. I would say that my only big concern is that it can get a bit crowded on the trails, and masks are only encouraged, not required in the park, so you have a lot of people walking around without face coverings, but you can still hang around on the grass and such and social distance. It's a fun place if you'd like to bring your kids, doggers, friends, out-of-towners, etc. You can explore the lake, go for a bike ride, and there's plenty of space to set up cornhole or a volleyball net with friends. The lake water isn't exactly the cleanest, though, so I don't recommend swimming (boating and paddleboarding is okay, though). I think it isn't allowed anyway. Watch out for goose poop as well! It's a bit of a problem, but you can't control nature, so just watch your step. Go in gosling season, too- there are tons of fuzzy new friends! Enjoy, and you should certainly drop by whether for an afternoon of leisure, a picnic in the park, a festival, or more "sporty" activities. Ten stars if I could! read more
5 years ago
I like this lake because of the beautiful sunsets from the east side. I also like it because it's close to my house. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come to this particular park in Denver. I say that because I have seen some pretty unsavory people hanging out. The other day I went by myself to walk my dog and a guy fully whipped out his junk and started peeing in the parking lot, in full sight of about 20 people. Also, this park gets SUPER crowded with families on the weekends and they literally take over any shady space, bench, the whole playground, and ALL of the trashcans (which are overflowing on a regular basis). There are also tons of geese which means shit tons of goose shit. Everywhere. Some genius decided to put a bag full of dog crap in a bag dispenser, so when my husband went to get a bag, he got a handful of shit instead. Nice. I have never seen a park ranger here, only lake patrol. It would be nice to see someone walking around making sure everyone was doing their part to keep this park clean and safe. read more
This is a great park with a 2.5 mile trail that circles a lovely lake. There is a parking lot with ample parking that is super easy. The park was vibrant with people, but not overly crowded. This is a great place to meet a friend for a walk or go for a jog. There are some beach like areas of the lake where dogs can easily wade in the water to get cooled off on a hot day. read more
Nice view of both the mountains and city of Denver. Ample goose poop too! Park has multiple areas to park. Decent sized playground. A number of areas to grill on.Tennis courts. Soccer goal posts. A Basketball court and boat launches. Usually I'll walk around the lake solo or with the dogs and listen to a podcast or two. Bit over two miles completing the loop. Lot of people bike and skateboard around. A few pairs of roller blades and a number of runners can be seen training here. Good spot for meeting friends, hosting a picnic, fishing, or just sitting down to watch a sunset. Sees a good amount of the sun so even in winter it's an enjoyable spot to visit. Lot of geese around so be careful not to step in their mess. Or get too close especially when baby geese are in the fold. I've seen them get aggressive a time or two instinctively. read more
Sloan's Lake Park is a beautiful place to come by and a perfect place to walk the dog (beware of the geese though!) or ride your bike around. The loop around is a little over 2.5 miles and is a great little workout. But just know that there isn't much shade so bring a hat to cover your face and put on your SPF before heading out. Now with this being a beautiful lake, my husband and I saw a handful of people with boats out on the lake (some water skied too). I am not sure if you can rent boats at the park though. A few things I want to mention about this park is that it is cool that there are dog bag dispensers along the loop around the lake. But again with the large amount of geese (and they are huge!) be sure that your dog(s) is able to get through your long walk and that you are able to control him/ her (them). I am pretty sure if we brought our dogs, they would drag us as they try to chase the geese and bark at them (but I don't blame them). I also want to mention that there is an small inspiration garden near this park that has beautiful flowers that is worth taking a look. The flowers smell truly lovely and sitting on the bench, you can see this amazing view of the lake. So if you haven't already, make sure that you stop by this park or come back if it's been a while since your last visit. read more
I live down the street from this park and I LOVE it! It's been great because I love seeing the seasons change around this Lake. It's usually not too crowded (except for on nice days on the weekends). I love how this walk gives you both a view of the mountains and Denver skyline. Some downsides of the park 1. Since it's around a lake there is a lot of bird poop on the walkway 2. I have at&t and don't have cell service on parts of the walk around the lake 3. The water is kind of gross (I wouldn't swim in it and don't see others doing that either) I'll occasionally see a paddle boarder and I think that's risky in this sketchy water. read more
8 years ago
Now I have seen a lot of lakes in my day but this was the best one yet. A great place to run or sight see. You can see the mountains and downtown. Lots of nice people with dogs. 5 stars. read more
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1700 N Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80212
Sloan Lake, Northwest
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Ask the Community - Sloan's Lake Park
Are there picnic tables?
Yes, several. Depends on where you are in relation to the lake but tables and grills are bailable.
Is there a place for dogs to swim? Not sure I want to go in, but moving close by soon, and my pup loves to take a dip...
Animals are not allowed in the lake. That being said the opposite side from the boat launch and the Ranger station is open and accessible. I'll let my pups dip their feet in and on occasion swim but it's all under risk of a ticket. Generally Rangers…
Is swimming allowed?
Yes, but there are no life guards that I know of. It is swim at your own risk.
At Sloan's Lake, where exactly are picnic tables that would have the best mountain + lake view? Hoping to take grandparents on a picnic here. Thanks!!
I can't speak on the best views but there are tables on the north and south side of Sloane lake. The east side has large areas of grass for playing sport games. We played Volleyball often. The South side has a lot of tree cover if my memory serves…
Are the sprinklers grey water or fresh?
Assume they are recycled or reclaimed water. Always seem clean whenever they are on but I can't vouch for how "clean" it actually is.
Can I take a small kayak on the lake?
Yes. You're supposed to buy a permit for a hand powered boat before doing so. They cost $50
