Outdoors in Aurora

Sand Creek Park

This city greenspace features a system of scenic trails for hiking & biking, plus nature viewing.

Great Plains Park

54.5-acre park offering a seasonal sprayground, playground, sports fields & access to hiking trails.

Expo Park

Olympic Park

Community recreational area with volleyball courts, ball fields & access to an off-street trail.

Cherry Creek State Park

Large park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.

Plains Conservation Center (Visitor Center)

Natural area with a reconstructed prairie homestead & Cheyenne camp, hiking trails & public events.

Red-tailed Hawk Park

Multi-use acreage with various sports areas, a seasonal spray ground, wetland boardwalk & shelters.

Del Mar Park

Spacious city park featuring sports courts & fields, an outdoor pool, playground & adult rec center.

Nick's Garden Center & Farm Market

Neighborhood nursery with everything plant- and seed-related, plus a farmer's market with produce.

Aurora Reservoir

Over 800 acres of water for fishing, swimming & nonmotorized boating, plus drinking-water storage.

Aurora Sports Park

A 220-acre park with 12 baseball & 23 multi-use/soccer fields that host competitions at many levels.

Highline Park & Ballfields

This 31-acre park features 5 baseball diamonds, a playground & a picnic shelter.

Apache Mesa Park

Highland Hollows Park

Grassy, 18-acre park with a basketball & sand volleyball court, plus a playground & picnic shelter.

Rocky Ridge Park

Mission Viejo Park

Spacious green area offering several baseball fields, a playground & 3 picnic shelters.

Horseshoe Park

A creek & trails run through this narrow 10-mile park with a horseshoe shape & baseball diamonds.

Generals' Park

Landscaped recreation area with play equipment & picnic pavilions, plus paved trails & a pond.

Jewell Wetlands Park

A habitat for diverse wildlife, this conservation area offers trails & a butterfly garden.

Star K Ranch

This park offers hiking trails, wildlife & picnic tables & is home to the Morrison Nature Center.