Great experience at the Barr Lake State Park that is part of the Keep Colorado Wild Pass. When I…read morearrived there wasn't a person at the entrance booth but there is a kiosk if you need to purchase a pass. Since I have KPW pass, I just showed it to the ranger when I saw him. My adventure was to paddleboard on Barr Lake and there is a mandatory boat inspection, I was not sure if qualify for the inspection so I proceeded to the inspection area. Unfortunately, there was nobody at the inspection area but there was instructions and phone number. The ranger I spoke to on the phone was great and explained that I did not need the inspection of my inflatable paddleboard. There are places that require SUPs and kayaks to be inspected hence I called. Somehow I missed the fact that south side of the lake is closed because it is a wildlife refuge fortunately there are buoys that mark the off limit areas. Overall the State Park staff that I interacted with, on the phone and in person, were awesome (might have been the same person, not sure). I strongly recommend reviewing the information at the entrance or check out the Park Brochure on the CPW website.

Beautiful and picturesque flat 14er! I found this location during my 2020/2021 Colorado relocation…read moreand fell in love. I should preface this with I LOVE COLORADO!!! I'm a San Diego native and yes it's home but Colorado has my heart. When you arrive at Barr Lake there is an entrance fee but it was minimal. I purchased the park pass. It was worth it. When you drive through the gate the speed is slow because there are multiple parking lots and turn off areas and pedestrians so keep an eye out. I drove to the last lot where the information center is and had no problem finding a parking spot. There were several people and groups already there and setting off on their walk. I joined them. It was a clear October day in 2020 and I was excited to walk and gawk and snap pictures. I walked about for over three hours and met some lovely people. I believe I snapped over 200 shots that day. It's one of my all time favourite places in Colorado.

This park was built in 2010 as "Westminster Center Park" and nicknamed "Peter Pan Park" by locals…read more The play area surprises with a London theme, complete with the River Thames, Tower Bridge, and Big Ben. Artificial trees, boulders, and log tunnels add climbing challenges, and the many water features in this park are great for cooling down in the summer. If you're curious to discover more of greater Denver's spectacular play areas, download the iPhone app "Denver Playgrounds & Parks" on the App Store!

This park used to be known as "peter pan park" but lately we've sadly been calling it "dog poop…read morepark" after counting nearly 100 piles of dog poop in the grass areas near the walking paths. It has gotten so bad. Leaving dog poop is illegal in Westminster and people should be fined but there's no one enforcing it and parks crews don't clean it up either.

This place is a hidden gem. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to explore this area. We make this…read morea stop after Ya-ya farms and it never disappoints! We plan on camping here next summer to explore the nearby areas a little more and have a quick and easy get away from the city.

Came here apprehensive about it being open. I have been having a lot of difficulties getting…read moreinformation online regarding restrictions and shutdowns. I am not from Colorado. I had to take the initiative and just drive here just to make sure that it was open and what we were able to do. I was delighted to find such a beautiful park right along the river bank. Have the ability to tube and have the little ones play. Children can play, and there is also a kid pool (a definite bonus). I was afraid that it would get packed and we end up not being able to stay. So I was left behind, and my husband went back to get the rest of the family. Since it is Monday, I figure it is not going to get too busy. But, I am not going to take a chance. This spot should be on the list of visiting places. Especially right now that Boulder creek is closed and many other outdoor activities.

We brought our dogs here to cool off. No one was really here so it was nice because we could just…read morelet them run for a bit. But be aware it is pretty smelly and we definitely have to give them a bath when we get home. It looks like they have a really nice playground and a lot of open spaces for kids or just walking around too.

Really nice little walk in the winter, I actually preferred it to the summer when there are a fair…read moreamount of bugs along the water. The park is nice and well maintained. The sidewalk was shoveled and clear of snow, I was surprised!

We took our son here to ride his skateboard. It's actually perfect for his size (he's 6) because…read moreof the simple ramps for drop ins and then a rail for tricks. He's done intricate skate parks as well but we were just looking for something in the area to entertain him, my nephew and our youngest son. Separate playgrounds, a water splash park for summer and trails.

This is such a beautiful park with plenty of open space and parking. We came here for the 4th of…read moreJuly Stars and Stripes event and loved every minute. It's a very organized and clean park and we cannot wait to return with the kiddos!

This park is enormous and beautiful with great information boards and directory. There's a dog park…read morewhich makes it great for my dog. I came Here also to do a Covid test which was so fast.

I was in the area and wanted to get in some steps and look at the changing leaf colors so I opted…read moreto come here as it was right off the freeway. It is a very small park and seems like it would be great for RV camping. As for walking and getting steps it was not the spot. It is a very small state park and was covered in flies. I couldn't walk more than a few steps without have a ton in my face. It was very clean though and all the staff were so kind! As I was walking around I saw the come by and clean the restroom and take the trash. Seems like a very well kept park, many people were on the pond fishing. I doubt I would come back for a walk but if I ever need to find a good RV park I will keep this location in mind!

Loved our stay! We caught the most amazing cat! My husband scored his Master Angler! We live just…read moreminutes from there so we camped a couple nights to break in the maiden voyage of our new RV. 3rd Pond! We love the trails and Mountain View's and being so close to home.

Fun park to take the children to without having to worry about them getting hurt or pricked by…read moreanything. They have shaded picnic areas and lots of nice art in the park. They hold events here during the summer that are a blast to attend for family fun. The only disappointing part of this park are the teenagers it attracts. The park can be full of children under 8 years old and the teens will be cussing up a storm and pushing children. The best time to go is on the morning before the ill raised teens come to ruin the fun.

Needed a park nearby my sisters house for our kids to play at. Wide variety, sand area, bathrooms,…read morebenches, whoops, I said no bike parking but there is one near the smaller kids play area. Camera, picnic table area and hockey court. Only thing that was nappy was the stinch of poo and some guys smoking in the picnic area. Great play area and trails.

Fun way to spend a couple hours! From driving around the Arsenal looking for bison and the rest of…read morethe animals, to parking in one of the lots and taking a walk around. My family and I have often visited this area as it's really close to where we live. We've driven family and friends many times, walked around the lakes, and even had family photos taken! Besides all those wonderful things, there's also a cool visitor center. Lots of information, a Bison figure, bathrooms, and a nice Discovery Room for children! Behind the Visitor Center is the Ferret Exhibit! Don't forget to take a stroll outside past the garden to visit the little friends. You can also go inside!

What an absolutely lovely experience. I went twice during a 1 week stay in the Denver area!…read more There are tons of walking trails that are so peaceful. Signs and maps were easy to follow. I went in early March and there were so many birds. The immediate scenery is flat prairie but you can walk around a couple lakes and the mountains in the distance are cool. We did the wildlife drive and got to see some bison fairly close. Would definitely recommend listening the the podcast while you drive along. The visitor's center is well done and the staff were nice and friendly. Overall would highly recommend for anyone wanting a nice peaceful walk in nature or to see the bison!