As dog parks go this was bigger than most, but had a patch of shade and water. The biggest draw is…read morethe paragliding school next door, providing entertainment and the possibility that at any moment a student may accidentally land in the park. Sadly, this never happened.

I love this dog park and have been bringing 3 generations of dogs here. The small dog area is…read morebeautiful! However I had to take a star off because this last year, since the Covid, far too many are bringing large dogs into the small dog pen and it is VERY dangerous for truly small, old, or blind dogs to have the huge dogs there. Often they are not picking up after their dogs and that never used to happen, either. I hope this is not the new normal in the the small dog pen. I hope more people follow the rules and take their big dogs and huge puppies into the large dog areas (there are TWO!!!) and are respectful of others and of the small dogs.

Amazing loop trail. Love that it is away from the city and only knew by few…read more Gotta be aware, if you go afternoon there are lots of puppies getting their daily walks.

Love this area for walking, running, and dog activities. It's a popular place and has a nice size…read moreparking lot. You can also access CU tennis courts if you figure out how to sign up. The area plays host to CU cross country meets, so there's miles of dirt road to run. You can easily knock a five mile run here if you keep looping around. I like it for being so close to me, and having some really pretty views. There are several little ponds that provide great photos too!

Overall, it was a refreshing late October hike on the Flatiron Loop trail! Since we were first time…read morevisitors, we asked for a trail recommendation at the ranger station that fit in with our plans, so something in the 2-hr range. They suggested going in a counterclockwise direction which got the elevation gain done sooner and would finish with a more gradual descent. Being a sea-level creature, I did have to catch my breath a few times on the way up. Now, at the uppermost part of the loop after a bunch of stone steps, there were some all-rock areas where hunching down with a hand or two on the rock helped with balance. Afterward we noted signs on the trail allowing horses. They must have goat like abilities for those rocky parts, I thought. If you like seeing people, there were plenty during the early afternoon hours, sometimes making passing on narrow trail sections a little tricky. We got lucky with parking, going around the large grassy area only once. On the way out, we thanked the ranger for the great recommendation, gave up our parking spot to the next lucky person and went on our way, with plenty of time for our next activity.

Things are changing here after 100 years. Chautauqua Auditorium is being renovated and winterized…read more It had been needed before this as another concert venue in Boulder would have been appreciated sooner but once Boulder won Sundance it became a necessity. But when you come in the summer it will still look the same. A removable heated tent will be erected inside and heated by geothermal heat from underneath that will be transferred underground from the dining hall kitchen's surplus stored energy. So modern in such an old structure. So when you visit this spring there is a lot of truck traffic and digging and detours around the building but you can see from the last picture, the green and the view of the Flatirons are undisturbed.

Best sunsets! What a great place to go for family recreation! Boulder built a huge rec center right…read morealong side two beautiful ponds and a huge trail! Located east of foothills off baseline, you can start north off bobolink trail, or drive down to the rec center. There's a large building but numerous trails to walk as well! There are numerous soccer and football fields around, and basketball and racquetball courts. Many volleyball fields and tennis courts too! There's a big dog park as well with a cool little pond beach. I enjoy this park a ton for sunsets and casual walks, as well as time trial runs. This is a must do park!

I am writing more about the outdoor recreational areas. There is a spot for just about any sport…read more Tennis courts, paddleball walls, playground, and large open fields for other options. A small pond and great view of the mountains. Ample parking lots. Think of it as an athletic center.

I have a miniature Aussie, and as she's only just now 2 years old, she needs around 2.5 hours of…read moreexercise a day to be anywhere near chill. For most of my time living in Boulder, this meant taking her to North Boulder Park everyday. Having just moved to the Glenwood neighborhood, I am no longer in close enough proximity to go everyday. Luckily, I discovered Howard H. Park. With plenty of open space, beautiful foliage, and a section specifically for off leash dogs, I am glad to call this my new spot. There is also a children's playground, walking/jogging trail, and creek that runs around the outside of the park. Generally, the park is pretty empty, until about 5 pm or on the weekends - when you're sure to run into plenty of people and their furry friends. My favorite part is a small hill/bump which provides a great place to lay down, as well as spectacular vantage point for launching the disk for my dog.

I came here strictly for the dog park. There are lots of friendly dogs and plenty of space for your…read morepup to run. I find it a little odd that the dog park section is fenced off on 3 sides, luckily the open side leads into an apartment complex's parking where there are compost trash cans. The dogs can also get curious and wander off to other parts of the park since the area is not enclosed. If your dog is sensitive to certain sounds like mine, he gets very nervous around skateboards, this might not be the right park for you. My dog heard kids skateboarding in the park section and decided it was a good time to leave. 3/5 stars for the dog park, 4/5 for the actual park. The park was pretty big, clean, everyone had their own space and were doing activities and being surrounded by mountains isn't too bad either.

Scotty Carp Park is a great place for a little greenery in the city. You can get here easily from…read morethe 28th St Mall, or if you are driving on Canyon. It's a nice sized park offering many things! Very diverse, you can swim in a big pool, visit the water park, stroll the grounds, play frisbee, have kids play on the jungle gym,, and use the big skate park! It's been clean and tidy for me and everyone is nice. There's a connection to Boulder Creek Path down the way a bit so it's very handy for a quick parking area. You can get great shots of the mountains here as well.

Great park! Great pool and always fun. Finally learned that you should only come after 3pm to…read moreavoid the crowds

This was an error: These photos are to Morse Park in Wheat Ridge/Lakewood CO…read moreA beautiful park opened from 5AM till 11PM daily Children's area is huge, night lite tennis courts, 2 huge parks for baseball, picnics, fire pits, a new volley ball area, covered seating with two massive areas to park

Love this little dog park in Broomfield! It's very close to the mall, so it's easy to fit a visit…read morein with some shopping and dining. It's off the beaten path and fairly quiet. I love the location, alongside a marshy area with lots of light, fresh plants and shade. There's a nice short loop to walk, and some facilities around as well. The other dogs were friendly and my dog had fun walking around the path. There was a bit of water around but that's usually normal after snow. Great stop for a quick break or play time!

This is my favorite place to hang. The beer selection is amazing. The service is always…read moreexceptional and chill place. The owners are so nice and really care about your experience. Highly recommend and bring your dog ! They will love it too

First time visiting this place and we can't be more thrilled with it! They have a great beer…read moreselection to start with & also have food trucks. The best part of the place is definitely the dog patio outside. It's a pretty decent size & pups are free to roam. We can't wait to go back!

Nice park. Google instructions were a bit wonky getting us there but was worth it. Loved the box…read moreof tennis balls and an area for small and "timid" dogs! Very clean!

Bring your own water for you/your dog. Be careful bc dogs…read morewill leap in you at anytime & possibly knock you down. Bring your own toilet paper for the outhouse. Please pick up your dogs turds..... bags provided!

Amazing classic view of Boulder, as you arrive by car from Denver metro area. It can be beautiful…read moreon a blue sky day but you can also see to the continental divide. Today the high winds up there swirled snow and clouds almost vertically. To the right in this view is Longs Peak in RMNP. To the left is the Indian Peaks Wilderness area due west of Boulder. You might not use this this approach to Boulder on a weekday commute in when it will likely be bumper to bumper going very slow for several miles. And a bit dangerous with snow and ice and high winds at ground level. But on a beautiful clear dry winter day, it is classic and how so many people see Boulder for the very first time.

Davidson Mesa is a very nice dog park/open space/overlook near Louisville and Superior. And…read moreBroomfield too! You can walk out about half a mile to a nice view for sunset. There's a path for free roaming dogs and a path for dogs on leash. I've never had aggressive dogs seen there! The trails connect to miles of paths further away too. Great place for a sunset walk!