Having kids is always a challenge. There is a constant need to keep them entertained and stimulated. Time for playing, especially outdoor play, is a must. If you are relocating with your family soon, you’d want to choose a place that offers a lot of activities for kids.
Among the best places to live in if you want easy access to outdoor areas for your kids is Denver. It offers a staggering 200+ parks and 29 recreation centers. These are definitely too many to explore all at once. Whether you are about to relocate or already living in Denver, here are some of the best parks to bring your kids to.
- Discovery Park. Located in the suburb of Wheat Ridge, Discovery Park offers several playgrounds for kids. It also has a climbing wall, a skate park, a splash pad, and a sand pit. No matter how old your children are, there is something here for all ages. There are more than enough areas for kids in this park and you’d run out of time exploring. You can also count on finding plenty of bathrooms and drinking fountains.
- Pulaski Park and Playground. If your kids are a fan of wide open spaces, they’d have a blast at the grassy area in Pulaski Park. It is also a great place for walking your dog, if you have any. There are also children’s playgrounds for smaller kids and one is a specially designated playground for kids aged four years and below.
- Westminster Center Park. More excitingly known as the Peter Pan Park, this park offers several play structures and a splash area. The London Bridge is great for bigger kids while the splash area will be a hit among smaller kids. Its Neverland-inspired play structure is also great for the little one’s imagination. You can also expect restrooms, picnic tables, and shelters.
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Elizabeth says
How wonderful to have so many parks to choose from! Nothing beats the great outdoors. 🙂
Ting says
I would love to visit Denver one day. Looks lovely. Tx
Melanie Edjourian says
I’ve not visited Denver yet so found this really useful as I have young children that love going to the park. Good to know where to go when we visit.
Chrissy Faery says
Ohh, Denver sounds really wonderful! I think that outside play is SO important for kids – and big kids too! 😉 I love the great outdoors! xxx
Bex Smith says
Denver looks like a lovely place for kids – I’d love to visit one day
Katrina Downie says
Looks like some lovely Parks in Denver
Hannah Latoya Bond says
Looks like there are some good parks. Having someone good for kids to go is important. Not just for kids but for anyone
Suze says
I’ve never been to Denver but it sounds like a great city to visit. It’s funny that you have a Westminster and a London Bridge, like we do in London
Jessica Dearnley says
Denver sounds like a great place for kids, it’s nice to see that there’s lots to do!
KGR says
Discovery Park appeals to the inner skater teenager in me! I wish we had better parks around us when I was a kid! x
Sarah Bailey says
It sounds like there are some amazing parks in Denver for people who are local and those who are visiting to go to.
Anna Nuttall says
This sound like an awesome park to keep the kids active. I wish there was park like this for my niece. xx
Jessica Wilby (Philocalist) says
Parks are a great way to keep kids active, unfortunately over here in the UK there’s not so much choice on your doorstep.