LEISURE AND RECREATION
Aurora Reservoir
City Park 17th Avenue and York Street
5800 S. Powhaton Road, Aurora, 80013 303-690-1286; www.auroragov.org
One of Denver’s favorite parks, City Park spans over a lush 314 acres and includes a lake, playgrounds, tennis courts and gardens. The Denver Zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science can be found at the park’s east end. In the summer, the park hosts a concert series, Run for the Zoo and the Black Arts Festival.
Discover more than 820 acres of water ideal for fishing, sailing, swimming and other water activities. You’ll need a park pass for entry into the park, and don’t bring gas-powered watercraft (it’s banned). Bluff Lake Nature Center 7350 E. 29th Avenue, Suite 300 Denver, 80238; 303-468-3240 www.blufflakenaturecenter.org Bluff Lake opened to the public in 1997 as a 123-acre wildlife refuge. The lake connects parks and habitat along the Sand Creek corridor. Visitors are often surprised to learn this park is part of the former Stapleton International Airport. Chatfield State Park
Roxborough State Park 4751 Roxborough Drive, Littleton, 80125 303-973-3959; www.parks.state.co.us Roxborough State Park is well known for its striking natural rock formations. The park offers hiking, cross-country skiing, birding and sightseeing, in addition to a variety of educational programs. Washington Park
Civic Center Park Broadway and Colfax Avenue
South Downing St. and East Louisiana Ave.
A historical gem of a park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead Jr., Civic Center Park is located in the heart of downtown Denver. Tremendous views are available to visitors, including the state Capitol is to the east, the City and County Building is to the west, and other civic institutions surrounding the park. Major public events are held here year-round.
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One of the most popular recreational amenities include fishing, picnic areas, tennis courts, a soccer field, a half basketball court, flower gardens, a pool, a horseshoe pit, lawn bowling/croquet and a walking/ biking path. A number of events, including the annual Turkey Trot family run on Thanksgiving Day, occur in the park.
11500 N. Roxborough Park Road
Cook Park South Monaco Pkwy. and East Mexico Ave.
Littleton, 80125; 303-791-7275 www.cpw.state.co.us
Families with children love this park, which includes an outdoor pool; rugby, soccer and softball fields; a children’s playground; and a recreation center.
Enjoy water sports, fishing, hiking, birding and horseback riding opportunities at Chatfield State Park. Overnight camping is available by reservation. Don’t miss the marina, and make sure to check out the
A delightful trail for hiking, biking and horseback riding, Highline Canal Trail begins at a diversion dam on the South Platte River and runs 68 miles east-northeast through Douglas, Arapahoe and Denver counties. First Creek in the Green Valley Ranch area just northeast of Denver marks the trail’s end.
Cherry Creek Reservoir State Park 4201 S. Parker Road, Aurora, 80014 303-699-3860; www.cpw.state.co.us Bicyclists, hikers and water lovers enjoy this natural area with its camping space and marina.
Denver is a town for golf lovers. In fact, the entire metro Denver region seems crazy about the sport. Since the Overland Golf Course first opened in 1895, golfing has become a favorite pastime for residents of the Denver metro area. Numerous golf courses exist to satisfy
Highline Canal Trail
hot air balloon launch area.
GOLF
golfers with high standards. The Denver metro area has more than 100 private and public golf courses and country clubs (please see the adjoining listing for information). The Ladies Professional Golf Association’s U.S. Women’s Open is held in Colorado Springs, located an hour south of Denver.
PARKS AND RECREATION RESOURCES Adams County Parks and Community Resources
303-637-8000
www.adcogov.org
Arapahoe/Aurora Parks and Open Space
303-739-7160
www.auroragov.org
Boulder Parks and Recreation
303-413-7200
www.bouldercolorado.gov/trails-and-recreation
Broomfield Open Space and Trails
303-438-6335
www.broomfield.org
Colorado Campground and Lodging Owners Association
970-247-5406
www.campcolorado.com
Colorado Parks and Recreation Association
303-231-0943
www.cpra-web.org
Colorado State Parks
303-866-3437
www.cpw.state.co.us
Denver Parks and Recreation
720-913-0696
www.denvergov.org/parks
Douglas County Parks and Recreation
303-660-7495
www.douglas.co.us
Jefferson County Open Space
303-271-5925
www.jeffco.us/814/Open-Space
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