Needed somewhere my teenager could shoot some hoops with his aunt, and my parents could watch from a 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. read more

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What a lovely big park! Lots of parking, offshoot paths and beautiful views of the front range, what's not to dig? We stopped here for a walk on Sunday morning before walking into town and it was such a nice walk. There were tons of people out with their pups and kids, it truly seemed like a meeting spot for people in the community. read more

Waneka Lake Park twice and enjoyed it both times. It's a nice place to walk your dog, have a picnic, or take kids out to play. We had a picnic on a weekend with a couple of friends and their kids. There is a play area with slides, climbing, and swings which their kids loved. I also attended a company picnic here. Note, the park rents out a covered picnic area and you have to pay for an alcohol permit if you plan to serve alcohol. The park also rents out stand up paddle boards and paddle boats in the shape of swans, ducks, & a pirate ship. They do not allow you to bring your personal SUP. The free parking was pretty available the times I've visited. read more

Waneka Lake Park - Paddle boats as seen from the water. - Parks Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

Great park with gorgeous views! About 1.2 miles around the lake and you can fish there. The park has little workout stuff around certain points around the lake like monkey bars, pull-up bars, a rope to climb, a balance beam, etc. trail is well maintained and spacious parking lot. Highly recommend for a nice walk read more

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Looking to kill some time while my pup and I waited for Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company to open, we decided to go take a nice lakeside walk and soak up some sun at Waneka Lake Park. STAR #1 - There's a great path that wraps around the perimeter of the lake. Offering up some wonderful mountain views and depending on the day a cool breeze. Along the path there are a few scattered benches and dog waste stations to help ensure the comfort and cleanliness of those visiting the park. STAR #2 - If you are into paddle boarding, disc golf, biking, running, or leisurely walking - they've got you covered! Many patrons were out enjoying the early morning sunshine during our impromptu visit. STAR #3 - Waneka Lake Park is dog friendly. So don't forget to bring your furry companion along for some fun! My girl had a blast. STAR #4 - There are a couple little beachy areas that you can go down to the water and get your toes wet to cool off a bit. If you're my rambunctious little pup, you will proceed to roll around in the shallow water, get incredibly muddy, then happily lay there and refuse to move. While Lafayette isn't generally on my weekend adventure list, I'd gladly make my way back to soak up a little bit of the outdoors next time I find myself in the area. read more

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Beautiful spot to stop and enjoy the Colorado sunshine. Easy and flat 1.8 mile gravel trek around the lake. Bring your bike or your fishing gear. Bring the kids and a picnic lunch to enjoy near the water and playgrounds. The boat house rents out paddle boards, canoes and cute bird themed paddle boats by the 1/2 hour at a reasonable price. Frisbee golf, bird watching, fitness stations too. Keep an eye out for turtles on the side of the lake and sitting on logs. Located in the middle of Centaur Village neighborhood just a bit North of South Boulder Road. Free close in parking. No admission fees. read more

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Waneka Lake Park is one of my favorite lake in the area. It offers beautiful views (of the lake itself and of the Front Range). You can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, or fishing. There is also a large shady area with picnic tables and a playground for the younger ones. The place is very popular and it gets quite busy. read more

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I stumbled upon this park one afternoon here in Colorado and spent about a good 2 hours here before heading south to Aurora. I was here to kill time and enjoy the scenery, but as it turns out, it was quite the scenery for a daily dose of the game Pokémon Go, so I decided to check in here on yelp. The park itself is complete with playground equipment and nearby with a tranquil lake to really take the time to soak every bit of karma and zen. It was nice to see individuals there as well as families with young children having the time of their lives. It was quite nice to have that quiet time to be able to just decompress from life and be one with nature. During my time at Warnke lake, it was cool to see the local cross country team do a workout through the park on a sunny afternoon. Made me want to join them, but I was recovering from a couple of half marathons that were run consecutively Saturday Sunday the week before. The air was sweet and quite fantastic and the lake helped me calm down and all was well. I did enjoy my time here and hopefully will return again soon, if travels permit me to do so. The overall experience here at Waneka Lake is probably the best I've ever imagined it to be. The lake itself is the crowning jewel and it was just beautiful. It was nice to walk around the lake edge and just be existing with it. Definitely a blissful time and know that it was awesome. Lake Wenke is located at 1600 Caria Drive in beautiful Lafayette, Colorado. It's a beautiful piece of real estate that is quite gorgeous to live and play here (or nearby). Since this is a neighborhood park is probably maintained by the city or county, admission is free. Free to celebrate life to the highest decree and just enjoy what the day has to offer to everyone. Free parking is limited here, but plentiful depending on what time of day you get here and secure parking. Not sure if there is really regional public transportation to get here or not, but I came here via rental car. Probably it's the easiest to do is to travel here by car anyway. There are exercise equipment in the park, among other things, stationed here. For most of us who like to get in a nice sweat, running or walking around the lake would be the best ideal thing to do. I would love to recommend coming here, if you feel the need to unwind and decompress from a tough day at the office. The vibes from the lake will soothe your soul and calm your nerves. Good karma thoughts are always welcomed here. Still, Lake Waneka is one of those neighborhood sanctuaries that can be the most amazing oasis out there. Colorado is an amazing place, once you get outside of Denver anyway lol 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Definitely a nice respite from what life has to offer on a daily basis. Support local! A+ read more

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Beautiful local lake here to walk around. They have several parking areas with good sized lots. The trail around the lake is gravel and about a mile long. They have a bunch of great workout stations around the path too! read more

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A new place to take my dog for a walk and it was a good place to take him for a change of scenery. Stopped by the boat house to see if doggie could go on a paddle boat ride with me but no luck there. read more

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Nestled deep within a neighborhood that named their streets after characters in Greek mythology lies a place that is heralded by both local and visitor alike as the crown jewel of the city of Lafayette. Waneka Lake Park offers beautiful lake side views along with activities such as hiking, biking, boating, fishing, or having a scenic picnic. Kids will enjoy the large playground while adults can take a leisurely 1.2 mile walk around the lake itself. A Large parking lots ensure plenty of space for those who visit by car or a vast infrastructure of biking trails for those on bike. read more

One mile once around the lake. Dog friendly trail, with fitness course. Yes it can get muddy on wet days but how is that a problem? The kids love the playground at the trail. read more

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Easy path around the lake. Great for walking and riding bikes with the kids. Play structure is nice for little ones. Views are great too! There was a new educational building to showcase types of fish and creatures around the lake. read more

Waneka Lake Park - Parks Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

Great place. Workers care about the residence. The food is out of this world. People are happy.

This is the metro's newest disc golf course (Unitl Arvada's Memorial Park course opens later this Summer). Nine holes were opened in July 2014 on the east side of Waneka Lake Park with an additional nine scheduled for 2015 along the west side of the park. Course plays through the grass surrounding the lake. Many of the holes are short, but there are a few longish holes. Two of the baskets are elevated. Weirdly, they cut fairways in the long grass for each hole. I am not sure if the creators play disc golf, but a narrow fairway is not really helpful for this sport. Hopefully, they will cut a wider area. As with most of the tall grass courses, Waneka Lake may be a better played in the off-season course when the grass is dormant. read more

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This is a wonderful family oriented park. The kids play structure is all in the shade! There are clean bathrooms very close to the play structure. You can rent peddle boats, canoes, and I believe a jet ski too! The walk around the lake is a gravel trail and is not long at all -- I think just shy of 1.5 miles? As for parking, no problem... lots of it! Lastly, there are picnic areas that are both covered and shaded with BBQ pits for parties. Definitely a good park to visit with your kiddos! read more

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Amazing place to live close too. Can't really explain the magic, excitement etc... but go, run, play enjoy the lake etc etc....just the best

We stopped here to rent a peddle boat. The guys working the boathouse were professional and were quick to get our life jackets and boat ready. We were in a 4 person boat for $10 for half an hour, which is pretty reasonable. We went to the far side of the lake and back, going at a leisurely pace. On the other side of the lake we got to see the fish jumping out from time to time. When we got back, we asked for a recommendation for a good fishing spot and got one. We let the kids play at the nice playground for a while before we left. In all, it was a nice visit! read more

This is one of our family's favorite parks. We love it in the summer because it is covered by the trees enough to offer shade through the heat. It is also exposed enough in the winter to melt away the snow effectively. There is enough play equipment to accommodate the many kids who always swarm here. You will find that in addition to the large 'big kid' jungle gym area, that there are also smaller toys geared towards toddlers. A+++ in our book. read more

Waneka Lake Park - Love the kids park. We call it Fishy Park! - Parks Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

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Waneka Lake is an awesome place for parties, picnics, jogs, walking dogs, etc. Just in general it is a great place for families, kids, and pets to hang out. There is a playground and a boat house, and a trail around the lake so you can walk around it. The playground is pretty cool, and I always loved climbing the trees. read more

Very nice, very clean (people pick up after their animals). One lap round the lake was about a mile. There wasn't much shade on the trail and today was a hot day. I like the swan paddle boats---very cute! Overall, very nice place! read more

I LOVE this trail. So many good views and an amazing playground. This place is great for bikes and kids.

LOVE THIS LAKE! This park is located next to my house and is perfect for walking, running, just hanging out! There is an awesome playground for kids with picnic tables for parties! From the main parking lot there are beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains. This is definitely my favorite place to go to in Lafayette and I cannot wait to see what it looks like when it snows. read more

Beautiful lake and park. They have a boathouse with lake rentals. Wanted to book a fleet rental for a small team party. Left a detailed message and call back number to make the reservation, they never called me back . Guess they don't need the $200 I was going to pay. read more