Washington Park
This walk follows paved trails and closed roadways through a long, narrow park located a few miles southeast of downtown Denver. The 162-acre park, offering welcome green space, sits in an old residential neighborhood. A coup... trails.com
City Park Golf Course
The following courses are operated by the City of Denver & open to the public: Aqua Golf - Miniature Golf & Driving Range, 501 W. Florida Ave., 720-865-0880 * City Park Golf Course, 2500 York St., 720-865-3410 * Evergreen Gol... denver.org
Denver Botanic Gardens
As a Brit, I'm unashamedly and probably unjustifiably confident in believing that we do big gardens better than anyone else. Forgive me ? after all, we don't have THAT much to show off or feel superior about. One year I ... igougo.com
Four Mile Historic Park
Discover this serene, rustic 12-acre historic oasis and the site of Denver's oldest house. Tour the Museum, stroll the gardens and grounds, see antique farm equipment and visit the animals. Weekend horse-drawn rides and f... museumsusa.org
Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek Dam, located at the southeast edge of Denver in Aurora, CO, was the first of the three dams to be built to protect the Denver region from catastrophic South Platte River floodwaters that plagued the area for ... recreation.gov
Cheesman Park
This walk traverses historic residential neighborhoods and Cheesman Park in the Capitol Hill area, southeast of downtown Denver. The walk goes past elegant mansions along relatively quiet city streets lined with tall, shady t... trails.com
Confluence Kayaks
Starting at Colfax Avenue and continuing for nearly a mile to Confluence Park, the Cherry Creek Greenway offers separate trails for walkers and bicyclists. The greenway trail divides just past the Colfax Avenue overpass, wher... trails.com
Denver Skatepark
Boasting 60,000 square feet of skateable, concrete terrain, the park challenges boarders, bladers, and bikers of all levels (bring your own gear - no rentals available.) Pegs are not allowed on bicycles. Admission is free and... denver.org
Colorado State Capitol Time Capsule
Full campground hookups are available at Colorado State Parks and include those with highly developed facilities. Individual campsites are designated and include a high-use pad with table, grill and/or fire ring and indiv... citysearch.com
Colorado Lakes & Reservoirs
- The lakes and reservoirs included in this list range from small mountain lakes surrounded by snow capped peaks, to large reservoirs with beaches and boating facilities. wildernet.com
Mestizo-curtis Park
Denver's oldest park. A gateway to the City originally developed in 1868 as Curtis Park. Mestizo, meaning a mix of cultures and ethnicities, was added to the name in 1987 to reflect the diversity of the community. denver.org
Common Grounds Downtown Coffee
Flanked by the South Platte River, the park's west edge emphasizes the river's natural character with native grasses and wetlands. In contrast, on the east side, the park's features are more urban and make a connection to dow... denver.org
Southwest Family Ymca
We also have a 3-acre athletic field and FREE nursery for members. The mission of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for ... citysearch.com