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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Colorado
Colorado has 327 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 59 cities and towns — Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder and 55 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
The 250 most-reviewed in Colorado
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Denver City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 12,443 reviews
This expansive greenspace has amenities such as a zoo, museum & golf course, plus areas for hiking.
Cherry Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,683 reviews
Large park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.
Red Rock Canyon
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,117 reviews
City preserve with marked walking & biking trails, as well as scenic views of red-rock formations.
Sloan's Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 6,444 reviews
Denver's 2nd largest park, with jogging paths & grassy spots around a boating-friendly lake.
Palmer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,760 reviews
737-acre wildlife preserve offering hiking, biking & sports fields on a mesa overlooking the city.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,686 reviews
Open lakes, wetlands, prairie grasslands & woodlands home to more than 330 species.
Lake Pueblo State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,524 reviews
Wilderness area known for fishing, with 60 miles of shoreline & 2 marinas, plus a swimming beach.
Eldorado Canyon State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,122 reviews
Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.
Castlewood Canyon State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,590 reviews
Expansive park with hiking trails, rock climbing walls, wildlife viewing opportunities & more.
Lair o’ the Bear Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,227 reviews
Featuring a creek with diverse wildlife, this park offers hiking trails, fishing & picnic tables.
Confluence Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,180 reviews
Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.
Boyd Lake State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 3,070 reviews
Placid lakeside park featuring boating, fishing & other water sports plus a campground & more.
Roxborough State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,717 reviews
Geological site with wildlife, hiking trails overlooking red-rock formations & a visitor's center.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,556 reviews
Huge, scenic state park with biking & hiking trails, picnicking, a campground & other features.
Mineral Palace Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,575 reviews
This 57-acre park features an arboretum, a pool, a playground, a fitness trail, fishing & more.
Carpenter Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,445 reviews
Park featuring an amphitheater, a carousel, a boat house, a playground, a skate park & sports.
Canyon View Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,399 reviews
This 110-acre recreation space has baseball, tennis & volleyball courts, plus a pond & paved paths.
Barr Lake State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,355 reviews
Lake & wetlands with miles of nature trails, birdwatching, boating & fishing, plus a Nature Center.
Fox Run Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,154 reviews
Wooded park offering lake & mountain views, plus hiking & biking trails, horseback riding & more.
Westminster City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,106 reviews
Regional 205-acre park with soccer & softball fields, disc golf, a playground, pavilions & trail.
Spring Canyon Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,850 reviews
Big, grassy park with athletic facilities, a unique ADA playground, a mountain biking course & more.
Crown Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,867 reviews
Trails for walking, biking, skating, bird-watching & horseback riding surround a fishing lake.
Fountain Creek Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,852 reviews
Green space on 460 acres with a fishing pond, multi-use trails, playing fields & picnic spots.
Berkeley Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,789 reviews
Outdoor recreation area encircling a fishing lake with a paved path, tennis courts & a dog run.
Belmar Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,745 reviews
Tree-filled park offering hiking & biking paths, a playground & facilities, plus stone artwork.
Waneka Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,741 reviews
Tree-dotted park with a small lake offering paddle boats, fishing & trails for bird-watching & jogs.
Doc Holliday's Grave Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,742 reviews
Moderate hiking trail leading to the gravesite of gunslinger Doc Holliday in Linwood Cemetery.
Lory State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,665 reviews
Park area known for its rugged terrain, with activities like backcountry camping & rock-climbing.
Rocky Mountain Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,732 reviews
A park with a looped trail around a lake, plus a playground & baseball, football & softball fields.
North Table Mountain Park West Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,695 reviews
Sprawling mesa park formed by ancient lava flows provides hiking, panoramic views & native wildlife.
St. Vrain State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,575 reviews
State Park drawing nature watchers with multiple trails, plus camping facilities & fishing ponds.
Seven Bridges Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,319 reviews
Trail offering moderate hikes on sloping terrain, with bridges over a cascading mountain stream.
Ute Valley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,253 reviews
Hiking & biking trails snake through this park that spans a hogback ridge & offers scenic views.
Glenmere Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,261 reviews
This tree-filled park with ponds, a gazebo, paths & a playground offers a relaxed atmosphere.
William Frederick Hayden Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,280 reviews
Scenic mountain park & wildlife habitat with a multi-use trail system, plus restrooms.
Pulpit Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,231 reviews
Open space preserve with 500 acres of land with paved & unpaved trails, plus city & mountain views.
South Valley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,195 reviews
Scenic spot on 909 acres with mountain-bike, bridle & hiking trails, plus elk & mule deer sightings.
Golden Ponds Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,242 reviews
An 88-acre natural park with 4 ponds on a former mine with 2.6 miles of trails & abundant birdlife.
Deer Creek Canyon Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews
Grassy escape where elk, bears & cougars coexist with hikers, bikers & such amid rolling hills.
Matthews / Winters Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,190 reviews
This scenic park features trails for hiking, biking & equestrian use, plus trees & a creek.
Bluffs Regional Park Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,185 reviews
Popular 2.7-mi. loop trail offering hikers & runners views of Denver, the Front Range & wildlife.
Bittersweet Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,195 reviews
Lakefront park featuring a memorial for veterans, playground, walking trails & open green space.
Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,133 reviews
Walking paths next to a shopping center featuring Zimbabwean stone sculptures, benches & a stream.
Kendrick Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,095 reviews
Grass-covered park featuring a playground, baseball diamond and water fountain, plus a paved walking path.
Bear Creek Greenbelt
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,061 reviews
Creekside park area featuring multi-use paths & an ample picnic shelter, plus fishing & geocaching.
Centennial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,132 reviews
37-acre city park offering a lake, nature trails, picnic pavilions, sports fields & a playground.
Devil's Backbone Open Space
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,021 reviews
This 2,198-acre area features rock formations & trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Riverbend Ponds Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,031 reviews
Natural river, wetlands & old gravel mine ponds with 3 miles of trails teeming with birdlife.
Broomfield Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,028 reviews
Neighborhood park offering lighted sports fields, batting cages, an outdoor pool & 4 playgrounds.
Two Rivers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 953 reviews
Kid-friendly recreation hub featuring a playground and a skate park, along with river access.
McIntosh Lake
4.8 ★★★★★ 876 reviews
Scenic lake featuring a paved and gravel trail, a playground and picnic areas.
Mission Viejo Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 918 reviews
Spacious green area offering several baseball fields, a playground & 3 picnic shelters.
Majestic View Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 874 reviews
Scenic park with a mountain view featuring a nature center, playground, fields & tennis courts.
Daniels Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 887 reviews
Set on a high mesa, this 1,000-acre park has a rustic shelter & views of canyons & roaming bison.
Mount Falcon Park East Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 845 reviews
Public park with trails, scenic overlooks & historic sites, plus picnic tables & restrooms.
Mount Galbraith Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 801 reviews
5 miles of steep, rocky hiking trails to a 7,260-foot peak, with views of the Continental Divide.
Boulder Canyon Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 787 reviews
Scenic trail, paved and gravel, for biking and walking, with creek views.
City of Cuernavaca Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 791 reviews
Skinny city park by the river with picnic tables, biking & hiking with urban views
Riverside Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 780 reviews
Green space with a disc golf course, playgrounds & trails, plus pools, picnic shelters & RV parking.
Big Dry Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 761 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic areas with grills, sports fields, and trails, plus a dog park.
Stratton Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews
Popular site for hiking, biking, jogging and dog walking featuring a pond and a reservoir.
Cherry Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 710 reviews
Creekside greenspace offering relaxed walking & bicycling paths & some tree cover.
Bluff Lake Nature Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 718 reviews
Walk-friendly place popular for wildlife viewing, plus a scenic lake and educational events for kids.
Northwest Open Space
4.5 ★★★★★ 715 reviews
83-acre community park features a multisport complex & wooded nature area with trails & wildlife.
Rocky Ridge Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 725 reviews
Relaxed area featuring basketball courts, picnic tables and a playground.
Mt Cutler and Muscoco Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 659 reviews
Trail for families (if no one's afraid of heights) and kids (including toddlers), plus dog-friendly options for moderate scrambles, challenging inclines and views of nearby mountains and seven waterfalls.
Flatirons Vista
4.6 ★★★★★ 679 reviews
Flat, 3.3.-mile loop trail for hikers, bikers & wheelchairs with mountain vistas & facilities.
Hanging Lake Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Lake with vibrant green waters, cascades & sheer cliffs, accessed by steep hike or shuttle bus.
Pineridge Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 659 reviews
Preserved parkland featuring hiking & biking trails, a reservoir, fishing & local wildlife.
Reunion Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 657 reviews
Lakeside local hangout featuring a playground, barn and a coffee shop with mountain views.
Dove Valley Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 694 reviews
A 52-acre park offering a playground & sports opportunities from volleyball courts to soccer fields.
City of Fountain Parks & Recreation Department
4.5 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and a basketball court, plus a splash pad.
Tunnel Drive Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
Visitor access point to a paved riverside path leading to rocky tunnels & mountain views.
Dawson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 609 reviews
15-acre lakeside park offering shoreline fishing, a walking trail, tennis courts & a playground.
Baldridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
Regional river & lakeside park with a water sports center, disc golf, skate park, trail & fields.
River's Edge Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Scenic wetlands with a boardwalk, pathways & fishing ponds, plus picnic shelters & an amphitheater.
George M. Wallace Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 585 reviews
City park running along the Goldsmith Gulch, featuring trails, benches & a playground.
South Mesa Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 568 reviews
Hiking area with a range of trails from easy to challenging and a parking lot.
Pueblo Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 565 reviews
Relaxed, 600-acre park featuring trails, picnic tables and playgrounds amid mountainous terrain.
Gregory Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 563 reviews
Hiking area offering trails to the top of Green Mountain, plus an amphitheater.
North Standley Lake Open Space Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
The northern part of Standley Lake Park, viewable from the water-only due to bald eagle nesting.
Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 569 reviews
Winding trails along Cherry Creek featuring informational signs on native plants and wildlife.
Jewell Wetlands Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 587 reviews
A habitat for diverse wildlife, this conservation area offers trails & a butterfly garden.
Arapaho Bend Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 570 reviews
Natural setting for fishing, birding & wildlife viewing, with 4 miles of trails around ponds.
Veltus Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 549 reviews
Riverside park featuring picnic shelters & tables, plus a playground, athletic courts & BBQ grills.
Bobolink Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 557 reviews
Park for hiking, biking, running and other recreational activities, full of trees and wildflowers.
Prospect Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 543 reviews
Lakeside park with picnic areas and trails for hiking and biking, plus geese and eagles.
Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
Nature preserve with a picnic shelter & hiking/biking trails, plus an overlook & information boards.
Gateway Park at The River Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Park featuring walking paths, a restroom, a waterfall, and opportunities to feed ducks.
Wonderland Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 514 reviews
Dog-friendly and popular trail featuring a lake, foothills and mountain views, plus a playground.
Cushing Park
4 ★★★★☆ 601 reviews
Neighborhood green space with horseshoe pits, picnic area, a playground & a skateboard park.
Rotella Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 546 reviews
City park featuring playgrounds, paved paths, covered picnic shelters, lawns & more.
Jason Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 533 reviews
Large green space includes a pavilion, ball courts & fields, plus an off-leash dog park.
Belleview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 510 reviews
Large park featuring a train, a creek and a playground.
Marshall Mesa Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
Trailhead with a kiosk, picnic tables & hiking/biking, plus parking, wildlife watching & restrooms.
Camenisch Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 566 reviews
Scenic city park offering disc golfing, plus hiking trails & fishing opportunities.
Fairfax Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 545 reviews
Park featuring picnic and play areas, plus basketball and tennis courts, a baseball field, and a playground.
Davidson Mesa Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 473 reviews
Landscaped park with trails for biking and running (plus an off-leash dog park).
Prairie Sky Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 482 reviews
Open park with sports fields & courts, along with a large sheltered area of picnic seating.
Horseshoe Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 522 reviews
A creek & trails run through this narrow 10-mile park with a horseshoe shape & baseball diamonds.
Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
Foothills area with many miles of panoramic hiking trails amid rock outcroppings & grasslands.
Eagle Rim Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 497 reviews
Amenities at this 12-acre site include a trail system, picnic shelters, a skate park & a playground.
Rotary Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 464 reviews
Popular mountain park offering hiking and biking trails, plus rock climbing.
Louisville Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
Big lawn-filled park featuring a playground and a dog park, plus live music in summer.
Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm
4.5 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
This natural area offers several wheelchair-accessible trails, plus fishing access & picnic tables.
Lions Lair And Sunshine Canyon Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 437 reviews
Steep hiking path along a mountainside with scenic views of Boulder and Denver.
City of Longmont Rogers Grove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Tree-shaded public park with a river and a lake offering paved paths for biking and walking.
Willow Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
Recreation area with walking trails, picnic facilities, barbecue grills & athletic fields.
Pella Crossing
4.7 ★★★★★ 420 reviews
Peaceful dog-friendly park featuring fishing ponds and trails.
Mud Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 413 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a peaceful lake surrounded by aspen and pine trees, as well as picnic tables and hiking trails.
Anthem Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 421 reviews
Park with a pump track, soccer fields, picnic shelter, walking trails, and pond.
Eastman Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 416 reviews
Riverfront park with fields for soccer and baseball games and a 3-story playground.
Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 406 reviews
Scenic nature preserve of shortgrass prairie land & wetlands featuring a trail & raptor observatory.
North Sterling State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 439 reviews
Spacious reservoir offers a year-round campground, seasonal hunting, hiking trails & scenic bluffs.
Faversham Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 415 reviews
Clean, semi-quiet park featuring baseball fields, a pavilion and a playground, plus a pond with ducks.
Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge
3.8 ★★★★☆ 490 reviews
Stony trails over wetlands & grasslands, home to elk & birds of prey, around a former military site.
Fickel Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 396 reviews
Popular park known for tennis courts and picnicking in the shade of its trees.
Coyote Ridge Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Well-maintained natural area with trails for hiking, biking, and trail running, plus wildflowers.
Star K Ranch
4.7 ★★★★★ 382 reviews
This park offers hiking trails, wildlife & picnic tables & is home to the Morrison Nature Center.
Horsetooth Falls Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 377 reviews
Casual, scenic trail through mountains to a waterfall (or sometimes just a trickle or stream).
Apex Park Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 374 reviews
This starting point for hiking & biking has parking, restrooms, a bike pump & info board with maps.
Columbine Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Relaxed park with a trail and playground, plus picnic tables and pavilions.
Flanders Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 371 reviews
Park on a fishing lake with a playground, multi-use athletic court & picnic facilities.
Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Trail system for hiking, biking, horse riding and snowshoeing, plus picnic tables.
Tommy Davis Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Tree-lined, well-kept neighborhood park featuring paved paths, a playground and basketball courts.
Duncan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
Relaxed community park featuring picnic spots, a playground and areas for dogs to run free.
Palmer Park (Yucca Flats Trailhead)
4.8 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Sprawling natural oasis offering a playground for hiking and walking off-leash dogs with scenic views.
Cross Creek Regional Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Public park featuring a playground, picnic tables, walking paths, soccer fields, and BMX racing.
Majestic View Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Kid-friendly park with a nature center featuring exhibits for kids, plus trails with wildlife.
Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 338 reviews
Pet-friendly, peaceful trail for walking and biking, with river views.
Cerise Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
Park with trails, a state-of-the-art amphitheater, soccer, disc golf, and picnic tables, plus a dog park.
Highland Heritage Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
92-acre park with 3+ miles of trails, 10 soccer/football fields & an off-leash area for dogs.
Writers Vista Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Park featuring a playground, plus a dog-friendly open space.
Wellington Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
Park featuring a playground and a splash pad, plus baseball fields and batting cages.
Mount Herman Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Mountain area laced with easy to challenging trails, popular for hiking and biking.
Van Bibber Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 338 reviews
Serene urban park offering concrete & soft-surface trails & an observation deck for bird-watching.
Pelican Ponds Open Space
4.4 ★★★★☆ 353 reviews
200-acre parkland offering scenic walking trails, a pond, indigenous birds & a fishing dock.
Carpenter Park Fields
4.6 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Scenic park featuring kid-friendly amenities, a pool, trails, a playground and a lake.
Erie Singletrack
4.8 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
Popular outdoor space featuring mountain-biking paths, with some designed for beginner riders.
Bell Roth Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 370 reviews
Sprawling park with playgrounds, a pond and volleyball courts.
Bluestem Prairie Open Space
4.2 ★★★★☆ 361 reviews
This park comprised of 650 acres of prairie land offers hiking, birds & other wildlife.
Clear Spring Ranch
4.3 ★★★★☆ 341 reviews
Quiet spot, featuring trails that wind through open prairies, fields and woods, plus a river.
Sunset Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 340 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring a basketball hoop, a picnic pavilion, a playground & a walking loop.
Austin Bluffs Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 312 reviews
Woodland area covering 584 acres, featuring distinctive rock formations dating to the Eocene period.
Willow Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
Familiar neighborhood park with open fields & a creek, plus a playground & picnic areas.
Cattail Crossing
4.7 ★★★★★ 298 reviews
Park offering a pond with fish and geese, plus picnic tables and a restroom.
Devil's Backbone Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 289 reviews
Popular system of rocky, scenic trails for hiking and biking, plus a dog-friendly policy.
Maxwell Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 283 reviews
Protected countryside overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir, with a selection of trails & parking.
Broomfield Commons Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 286 reviews
Trails form different size loops around this vast, grassy open space for recreation & relaxing.
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park Connected Lakes Section
4.5 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
State park along the Colorado River offering a restroom, picnic tables, a grill, and fishing.
Pueblo River Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
Paved paths through a green space with river views and murals, plus fishing spots.
Seven Lakes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 288 reviews
Park with a shelter with electric outlets & a grill, soccer fields, basketball courts & parking.
Gateway Lakes Natural Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 288 reviews
Nature preserve with a playground, picnic tables, walking paths, and a pond.
Hunters Glen Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 285 reviews
Peaceful park with a lake for fishing surrounded by a walking path and picnic tables.
Squires Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 275 reviews
Open-space, family-friendly park featuring a playground, a pavilion and a soccer field.
South Valley Park South Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Hiking area featuring scenic views, picnic tables, and a public restroom.
Clear Creek Canyon Park, Gateway Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Popular trail and riverside area for hiking, climbing, fishing and tubing.
Ketner Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Small lake park with walking trails and benches, plus fishing and bird-watching spots.
South Table Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 251 reviews
Set atop a mesa, this nature area offers panoramic views, hiking trails & raptor sightings.
CDOT Rest Area: Hanging Lake,Glenwood Canyon
4.6 ★★★★★ 254 reviews
Hiking area with beautiful views and a waterfall, as well as a public restroom.
St Mary's Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Mostly shady hike with waterfalls passing through a forest of aspens and pines.
Willow Springs Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Grassy open area featuring a parking lot, picnic tables, wildlife viewing & a trail.
Lagerman Reservoir
4.4 ★★★★☆ 257 reviews
115-acre reservoir offers shore & boat fishing plus multi-use paths & a large picnic shelter.
Hentzell (Paul A) Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 246 reviews
71-acre area featuring paths through a rustic prairie landscape with native grasses & wildflowers.
Fountain Creek Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Family-oriented nature center, hiking trails and ponds showcase area wildlife.
Monument Canyon Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Looping trail with views of the valley, bighorn sheep and the rock formations.
Jim Hamm Nature Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Natural space featuring walking paths and benches, along with a playground.
Union Square Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
Park with playgrounds and walking trails around two lakes and ponds for ducks, geese and squirrels.
Pecos Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 252 reviews
Low-key neighborhood park featuring a children's playground, picnic tables & lush open spaces.
Gateway Mesa Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Hiking area featuring a loop trail along rocky cliffs with views of the surrounding valley, plus wildlife.
Hidden Mesa Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 226 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring 7.5 miles of trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding, plus scenery.
Centennial Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Hiking spot featuring well-marked trails, views of the Front Range, and ample parking.
Coalton Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Popular trailhead with restrooms, picnic tables, and 2 unpaved uphill paths leading to scenic views.
Settler's Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Large park featuring a playground, soccer nets, and tennis courts.
McMurry Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Dog-friendly park features trails for hiking and biking, as well as ponds for fishing.
Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Youngfield Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly park featuring greenbelts, wetlands and picnic areas.
Fox Run Regional Park Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Forested park with trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Broadview Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 229 reviews
Open area with a children's playground and a baseball diamond, plus picnic tables and grills.
Promontory Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Well-kept, large green space offering fishing, lakeside trails, frisbee golf and picnic spots.
Twin Rivers Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Lakefront, urban park offering an indoor aquatic center, athletic fields, mini-golf course & trails.
Chavez and Beaver Brook Trail Loop
4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Scenic hiking area featuring a shady loop trail with stream crossings and views.
Mountain View Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Park with a playground, skate area, picnic tables, and BBQ grills, plus soccer and kite-flying opportunities.
Fronterra Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Local park with disc golf, a skateboard area, picnic spots, 2 playgrounds, and a basketball court.
Animas Mountain East Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Popular hiking and biking area with varying trails and views of Durango and the valley.
Red Fox Meadows Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Calm natural area featuring a lake and a river, with trails and flora.
Welchester Tree Grant Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Park with easy, tree-covered trails, and a creek.
Eagle Wing Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Destination for scenic hikes offering elevated views of the surrounding river & mountains.
High Line Canal Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Flat, 60-mile-plus trail for bicyclists, runners and pedestrians that extends to Highland Ranch.
Running Deer Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Lush natural landscape featuring walking trails, ponds, a wildlife lookout & large deer population.
Green Gables Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews
Local fields (used for baseball, football, and soccer practice) and a playground dot this leafy park.
Coal Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Renovated 2023, 6.2-acre park with a playground and a splash pad, plus picnic tables.
River Bluffs Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Park featuring paths for biking, plus picnic tables by the Cache Poudre River.
Taviwach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Park offering a pond for swimming and paddleboarding, plus picnic tables and trails.
Pioneer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Clean space providing picnic tables, a playground and a dog area.
Midway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Narrow, peaceful, well-kept and spacious greenspace, featuring a disc golf course, a playground, car shows and a creek.
Colorado Trail Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Park offering hiking and skiing options, plus a public restroom.
Coal Creek Trail - Lafayette, CO
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Fairly flat bike and hiking trail with multiple uses and views of the Colorado area.
Eastlake #3 Park & Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Marshy park with wildlife and a 1.5-mi. walking path around a lake.
Horse Gulch Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Popular area right next to campus with a network of trails that is good for biking and hiking.
Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Petite nature refuge featuring a network of trails around ponds and lakes.
Greeley Poudre River Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 133 reviews
21-mile paved path for walking, cycling, running & roller-blading, with numerous access points.
Kingfisher Point Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Tranquil getaway offering walking trails in natural surrounds, wildlife & large ponds for fishing.
Eastlake #3 Park & Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Park featuring a trail, picnic tables, and areas for basketball.
Stratmoor Valley Park and Trailhead
4.2 ★★★★☆ 132 reviews
Community park with picnic tables and a trail that's suitable for kids.
Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Paved walking paths and trails for biking, hiking and jogging, plus workout stations.
Flatirons Vista Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Scenic hiking trails with wildflower-filled meadows and views of the mountains.
Prairie Gateway Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Tranquil nature area encompassing trails, prairies and a bison herd.
Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Rolling to flat, 3-mile loop for walking, hiking and cycling trails amid meadows and an active cattle ranch.
Three Pond Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Peaceful park featuring trails with mountain views, and connections to the High Line Canal trail.
Wood Run Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Casual area with ballfields, swings and slides amid trees and hills.
Storm King Fire Memorial Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Steep, rugged trail that's dedicated to 14 wildland firefighters killed in a 1994 wildfire.
Lake Mary Loop Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Park and wildlife refuge featuring wildflowers, birding, fishing, and hiking.
Ralston Creek Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Nature preserve with trails for walking and biking.
Coal Creek Corridor Open Space
4.8 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Park offering kid-friendly walking and biking trails, plus abundant wildlife.
Prairie Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Relaxed city park with a playground, picnic tables, basketball hoops and tennis courts.
Hyland Ponds Open Space
4.5 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Kid-friendly park with trails, ponds and a playground, plus a dock for fishing.
Raynolds Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Scenic local park for biking and hiking along the Arkansas River with fishing opportunities.
Cheese Ranch Historic & Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Open area with a fishing pond, plus kid-friendly trails, duck feedings, a history on plaques, community gardens and a windmill.
Mid Columbine Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Popular spot for outdoor activities, like hiking, mountain biking and trail running.
Butterfly Woods Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a paved trail, a metal bridge, and a butterfly area.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal - Lake Ladora hike
4.7 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Hiking area with picnic facilities known for its population of bison.
The Field Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Open fields with hiking & cycling trails, popular for summer camps, birdwatching & coyote spotting.
Greeley West Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 92 reviews
Relaxed outdoor space featuring a playground, ballfields and walking paths, plus a pond and picnic tables.
Charles C. Winburn Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews
Park featuring 2 ponds, a gazebo & a modern sculpture, plus a paved walking path & a turf field.
Frank State Wildlife Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Tranquil preserve featuring paved trails for walking and bicycling, plus a river and dog-friendly areas.
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