Ok, wow this park is outstanding. I love what a wonderful job they did making the playground…read moreequipment in theme with the location. There are different types of trout, river rocks, and logs. We stayed in Breckenridge for a three day weekend and hit up this park all three days. Another great thing about this park is that you're right on Blue River walking path so you can enjoy walking along the path afterwards.

My son and I visit a lot of parks, and today we were cruising out of Breckenridge and noticed this…read moreone. It was a great stop! There are lots of climbing options, from the fish sculptures to the log maze to the tall climber with a slide. If you've got a bicycle, there's a little offroad bike park with bumps and jumps. Good swings, a few other play features; shaded picnic benches. The bathroom was clean and appreciated. Nice to have water fountain and bottle filler too! While we were there, a small storm passed with some showers and tiny hail; we took shelter under the nearby bridge and washed the river burble by for a few minutes. Would gladly stop here again!

Flying J Ranch Park is close enough to my house to be easy, but mentally it feels worlds away…read more That's the whole trick. You don't have to make a big Colorado production out of it. Drive to Conifer, get out of the car, and let the city brain loosen its grip. It's also not overrun. Parking is limited, and honestly, that may be part of the charm. It keeps Flying J from turning into one of those Front Range hiking scenes where the parking lot feels like a Subaru convention sponsored by REI. The bathrooms deserve their own mention. They are the cleanest park bathrooms I have experienced. Bring a wipe for your hands and you're good to go. The main walk is Shadow Pine Loop, which is about three miles and easy enough for anyone who wants a real walk without signing up for punishment or humiliation. Go left to right, clockwise, east to west, or whatever directional language works for you. I give directions like a city kid, you'll figure it out. The trail draws a mix of people: parents with young kids burning off energy, older folks, meaning older than me, on group walks, and lots of doggies. Please keep your dog on leash. I know, I know, your dog is friendly. So is everyone's dog... The only subculture to watch for is the occasional bike bro who treats right of way like a personal trail system. Most people are great. A few roll through with a festival-bro confidence level that feels wildly unnecessary on the peaceful trails. The park has changed in recent years. Prescribed burns, thinning, and fallen trees have opened up parts of the forest, so there is more sun than there used to be. Some spots look a little rough. Then you notice the new seedlings coming in, and suddenly you're thinking about forest cycles, renewal, mortality, and why you came here without coffee. Wait. Where were we? Come back. Flying J is not flashy. That's the point. It's easy, close, calm, dog-friendly, and natural enough to help change your headspace. Not every hike needs to conquer something. Sometimes it just needs to hand your brain back in better condition.

Beautiful park in Evergreen with a easy trail. Right now it's great for spikes or snowshoes. The…read moresnow was packed and more slushy and icy so we used spikes instead of the snowshoes and they worked great. The views are pretty and not too crowded at all. There was a ranger at the parking lot and it seems to be checked up on quite a bit. The parking lot isn't too small and there's good space. Highly recommend in the winter because it makes the trail more interesting.

After all the time I've spent in Fairplay on the main street looking down on front Street park we…read morefinally stumbled upon it last Sunday. What a jam it's absolutely gorgeous. We spent the day with my son fishing and playing in the water. We grilled some hotdog while we were there and it was absolutely a perfect day. We will definitely be back.

Great walking or biking trail and river viewing area just off of Front Street. There are a couple…read moredifferent access points, one at the south end of Front and one near 5th street to the right of the gazebo. Nice paved path to go for a stroll and enjoy the high country scenery.

I prefer Mt Blue Sky over Pikes Peak (Pikes Peak and Mt Blue Sky are the only 14ers in Colorado…read morethat you can drive to the top of). I think the views at the top are better. You can see a lot of other mountains from Mount Blue Sky and feel more in the wilderness. Fun fact, It is also the highest paved road in America! On our visit we got to see mountain goats. This was my first time seeing mountain goats in the wild. We did the quick walk up to the top of the mountain which was really cool and stopped over at summit lake. Make sure to reserve your timed entry! I actually do not mind that they do this because I feel like it would be hazardous if too many people were on the road up to Mt Blue Sky. There are no guard rails, cliffs off the side of the road, potholes, and the roads can be narrow in areas so not the ideal road to be busy. Very much a bucket list activity, though I definitely want to come back again vs just checking it off my list.

My wife and I visited mount Blue Sky with our grandchildren and it was beautiful. We have been…read moreabout 5 times over the years and will probably return many more times. There are breathtaking views and on this visit we saw Marmots,Big Horn Sheep,and Mountain Goat. I highly recommend this park to everyone.

Talk about well maintained trail with some nice scenic views along the way and nice diversity of…read moretrails to choose from lots of elevation gain to moderate. It outside of Denver not sure exactly time cause here only for race weekend. We decided to meet up with trail running group one day. Only Emily ran with the group while Ashley and I exploring walk. Base before start nice they have map of different trail routes, free pamphlet exact routes, and nice warnings for bears. Thankfully not cross one. lol. We started with the group cause different loops some intersect but most start base loop. Some parts single track but most part all pretty wide. I love taken care of see pine tree fell over they cut it down clear the path. There even few bench saw chill and soak up nature. Busy trail runners, walkers, bikers, and groups. If love outdoors and looking for great trail. Elk Meadow Park is winnah!

Elk Meadow to Bergen peak is a lovely hike that will keep you in shape…read more It can get tedious doing it over and over again...but it is close to Denver and the facilities are top notch. Dogs are welcome. Great mountain biking Great trail running.

Outdoor park offers something for all ages: rock climbing, basketball, large grassy area, but most…read moreunique is a Pump Track, where bike riders of all sizes are encouraged to not peddle, but use gravity to circumvent the course. Lots of shade too

I love this park! From the sled hills to the frequent events happening here. It's such a beautiful…read morearea to visit with family and without. I'm always here with my kids :)

Great views at this park, nice trails too. Has pickleball, playground, tennis, and trails. Short…read morewalk from the Marriott!

My favorite park of Breckenridge!!!! Location: next to…read moreschool elementary, in the middle of a neighborhood Price: FREE Parking: limited but also lots of street parking. We arrived in bus so no issues We arrived with nothing to sled but figured we can play in snow. As I walked @ more I noticed they had a section of sleds available, you use, and put back! We found one and as time went by other kids were leaving more behind and managed to enjoyed a whole hour.

The park has a decent play set with a lot of climbing areas for the kids. There's a spinning ring…read morethe kids really enjoy and there are some places to sit and eat while you enjoy the view of the lake and mountains. The parking lot is sufficient and when you're done playing with the kids you can head over to the marina, amphitheater, lake, or Arapahoe Cafe very easily.

This is a busy area and popular for families. There is a short shoreline, picnic tables, and a…read moreplayground. I spent a few minutes here at the sheltered picnic area to take a break from the sun. Plenty of views to be had. It is adjacent to the ampitheatre.

When people talk about heaven on earth I'm pretty sure they're talking about Chautauqua Park. I…read morefeel so lucky I got to experience this beautiful place! Our hike was extra special because it was led by Maria the Park Ranger. Maria's knowledge and passion for Chautauqua was incredible to witness. You can tell these mountains mean so much to her! We learned about the landscape, wildlife, Natives, and so much more. Our hike was simple but we saw so much along the way. The views of the flatirons are hard to beat. The path was busy but it was a beautiful saturday morning and it still didn't feel overly crowded. We saw lots of doggies, runners, and families and friends meeting for a morning hike to kick off their weekend. It was pure magic. I hope I get to come back one day!!

I feel like if I lived in Boulder I would go elsewhere since this is the more popular,…read moreclose-to-town option that pulls in tourists and the like. Well guess what? I'm a tourist and the like and I enjoyed it! We lucked into parking on a beautiful, busy Saturday morning. They have very nice restrooms at the Ranger station, and more overflow port a potties around if needed too. The nearby trail is highly accessible and it doesn't take long for some views to pay off. It's a decently steep incline, but nothing crazy at all. Once you're into the trees the shade helps against the thin air and the sun, and it's so quiet and serene. No mosquitoes like I'm used to back home. Loved all the birds (shoutout magpies) and also seeing everyones' dogs.

Easy to get to just off 85. Easy hike/snowshoeing as well…read more Just got back from hiking the full 11.5 miles. It's a very quite lightly trafficked location. As of today not enough snow to snow shoe and not enough to wear spikes as well. So we decided to get rid of both. About eight or more short switchbacks and a gradual uphill nothing strenuous. When you enter the Pike National Forest you're about halfway to your destination. Trail is well marked and only horses and hikers are allowed here. Solitude and enough length of trail to keep a hiker happy.

Awesome trail for snowshoeing. It is well marked on Hwy 285, with parking along the road. It…read morestarts quickly on an incline with switchbacks to accommodate the climb, but levels off after a while. Within a few minutes we were far enough up the trail that we did not hear any traffic. From there on out, it was just us. No animal sightings, but we did see tracks and scat. It was a windy day, but once in the trees and after working just a little bit, we were amply warm and happy. I felt like we could have hiked for hours and never seen another person. It was the perfect first time experience at snowshoeing. I think the Lost Creek Wilderness would be great during any season. In fact I learned of this hiking/snowshoeing destination from an REI employee who helped me find the right snowshoeing shoes. He got married in this forest preserve. I envy him that beauty and experience. The Ben Tyler trailhead is at 8260ft elevation and over 11 miles in length. The link I provide is of a map. Each trail name is linked to a history and description of the trail.