Always so lovely to take a walk around the lake and enjoy the fresh air. Sometimes you can spot…read moreeagles flying down for fish, just a super special place.

Needed somewhere my teenager could shoot some hoops with his aunt, and my parents could watch from…read morea bench in the sunshine with only a short walk. I got everyone situated and then enjoyed the solitude of a walk around the lake. This park has a great view of some mountains in the distant background and multiple physical activity opportunities for people of abilities the path is wheelchair accessible bicycle welcome and dog friendly. The path is mostly Gravel with no major impossible rats and looks very well maintained there are benches throughout. Just not the initial part where my mom needed one so she turned around and went back. A time was had by all.

Ketner Lake is a nice neighborhood attraction for the city of Westminster. Right off of 104th and…read moreWadsworth it features a nice 1.5 mile walking trail that encompass the whole lake. Plenty of trees and benches around the perimeter ensures that your visit is a pleasant one if you choose to walk the trail. Even though this is located near a busy city street there is no traffic noise, only the sounds of wind rustling through the trees and other sounds of nature. A peaceful little getaway that you don't have to drive hundreds of miles to get too.

This park has a baseball field, full basketball court, a sand volleyball court, two tennis courts,…read moreand a fairly nice play structure. Lots of grass. Despite all these recreation options, I could only find one porta-potty in the parking lot. No drinking fountains. I confirmed with a regular visitor that was it. It shares a parking lot with the Broomfield Depot Museum so maybe there are restrooms in there? But the Depot Museum is only open on Saturdays from 9-3 according to the website so that doesn't work. My point is come prepared. It's about a quarter mile walk to commercial so that's an option as well. The material under the play structure was all wood chips. Not my favorite but probably the most common material for playgrounds these days. Two toddler swings and one regular swing (I think one was broken). There was also a pretty fun spinning stool shaped like a leaf and one of the ladders going up to the monkey bars also spun. Lots of things to climb on. My toddler had fun. But the lack of restrooms and drinking fountains for such a large park makes me sad.

Zang spur park, named after Adolf Zang, one of the founders of the city of Broomfield, is a great…read moreplace to come and play at one of the many basketball, tennis or large playgrounds. The trails going through the park are also good for biking, hiking, walking or jogging. Your four footed pet will also love the wide open spaces to run and jump. Plenty of trees provide shade to cool off on hot summer days. Conveniently located next to the historic Broomfield Depot Museum and depot hill

This is one of one of my favorite trails to get away from Denver. The beauty here is untouched, I…read morecould get lost in my thoughts here every time. This trail changes its beauty for each season. So, check the weather and bring plenty of gear, water, and snacks. On these trails you may encounter horses, cows, dogs, moose, many wild small animals, and people on bikes. Stay on the path! This is a packed dirt trail. The perfect footwear is hiking boots, snow boots, or jogging shoes for mile high runners. At the trail head has restrooms, maps of all the trails, and a paved parking lot. If I wanted a small walk or jog my go to is the Juniper trail. It does have elevation, but the trail is flat for jogging, and the view is breath taking. This is a hidden gem.

Beautiful park with gorgeous mountain views and tons of open space. They have a decent size…read moreplayground that overlooks the lake and a walking walk that surrounds the lake. Also, plenty of parking! Definitely a sweet surprise when I stopped by to check it out. Definitely a must stop when in the area!

Nice area not crowded. Parking is really great! Came here to fish but nothing is in this lake?…read moreNeeds to be stocked.

Love Skunk Canyon for easy close hikes! This is a collection of a trailhead and large grassy…read morecanyon. It's more a large gully than canyon, but has a ton of nature and wildlife. The trailhead is not great but not terrible. There's room for three cars of Vassar drive. You can street park, park at Ncar, or bike in like I do. There's a lot of branching trails here, and you can make some easy loops of around one to three miles. I would estimate around 500 ft of gain to connect to the Mesa trail above. About an hour hiking or half hour run. There's a ton of trees, flowers, birds and views! The lower trails are mostly sunny and open, and can bake up very hot in summer. The upper parts are treed and much cooler when the wind comes in. Enjoy connections on the Mesa Trail, or get to Woods Quarry and down for a loop!

This is a backdoor entry to the Flatiron Mountains. It is a gradual climb and not a very difficult…read moretrail. It has very little shade so plan accordingly. No parking lot, just park along the residential neighborhood.

Now named "The People's Crossing" to emphasize the variety of founders, both indigenous and…read moreEuropean, this is a fine park situated across Boulder Creek from Eben G Fine. You can also connect to many trails north, west, and south! A true crossing of people. With massive Red Rocks and lots of nature, you can do a great amount of exploring here. There's two lots for parking, one off Canyon, or you park on Arapahoe and walk over. Most folks enjoy doing the rocky scrambles near the beautiful sandstone outcrops. They are similar to Garden of the Gods or Red Rocks Amphitheater! Several trails wind around the rocks allowing for plenty of views. You can even find an old foundation on a cliff! If you want to make an adventure out of it, try heading up Anemone Loop for a beautiful forest jaunt! It took me around 2 hours at a moderate pace with plenty of options for exploring.

This is an easy yet nerve-wracking hike. Sections of the trail are slick, so the entire time you…read moreare climbing up you're kinda concerned "how am I gonna get back down??" As it turns out, when you reach the top, there are other trails you can take down. The one closer to the creek is notably less slick and less steep. I unfortunately do not remember the name. Once you get to the top though, wow! Gorgeous views of Boulder and the surrounding foothills. Climbing on the rocks at the top is pretty fun too. Overall this was probably the most "scary" hike I did while in Boulder (but not the most demanding) because it is less maintained than the Eldorado Canyon State Park and the Rocky Mountain trails that I did. But it is still pretty easy, just a bit slippery. Use hiking sticks and you should be fine. I think this is a must do when in Boulder.

Fun in the sun this gratuities Memorial Day. The area is clean and the sun is shining. Great spot…read moreto take on the olde Town walking tour and learn a bit about the history of the last remaining historic downtowns in the Denver area.

This review if for Arvada Olde Town overall. It's a great little area of town that has been…read morerestored to a fun and unique place to walk and visit. Great little shops and restaurants. We hadn't been down here for years and it has completely transformed while keeping it's quaint charm. This is a great place to spend a sunny Saturday walking around and partaking in everything that Olde Town has to offer.