Outdoors in Denver

Central Park

This 80-acre park has sports fields, extensive paths, picnic/grill areas, a playground & pond.

City Park

Civic Center Park

Green space dotted with fountains, statues, a Greek amphitheater & more that also hosts events.

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Confluence Park

Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.

Botanical Garden

Denver Botanic Gardens

Horticultural library at Denver Botanic Gardens including rare books, seed catalogs & other items.

Ruby Hill Park

This hilltop park offers views, trails, play areas & terrain designed for skiers & snowboarders.

Washington Park

Expansive, grassy grounds with paths for running, ponds for boating, or fishing & tennis courts.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Steep canyon offering hiking, camping & scenic views of the Gunnison River & the Painted Wall cliff.

Sloan's Lake Park

Denver's 2nd largest park, with jogging paths & grassy spots around a boating-friendly lake.

Cheesman Park

Open grassy grounds for picnics, jogs & such plus a playground & pavilion, all with mountain vistas.

Rocky Mountain Lake Park

A park with a looped trail around a lake, plus a playground & baseball, football & softball fields.

City Park

Denver City Park

This expansive greenspace has amenities such as a zoo, museum & golf course, plus areas for hiking.

Skatepark

Denver Skatepark

This huge outdoor facility with late hours & skyline views draws skateboarders of all skills & ages.

Mesa Verde National Park

View-filled park featuring Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings from long ago, plus tours & camping.

Bear Creek Park

Community park offering trails, boating, fishing, an archery range & a variety of programs & events.

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Paco Sánchez Park

Riverside neighborhood park with a towering play structure, baseball fields & open green space.

Berkeley Lake Park

Outdoor recreation area encircling a fishing lake with a paved path, tennis courts & a dog run.

Sculpture Park

Outdoor venue at the Denver Performing Arts Complex showcasing The Dancers, 2 50-ft high sculptures.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Over 415 square miles of protected mountain terrain with a huge network of hiking trails & wildlife.

Four Mile Historic Park

Museum & park set on 12 acres includes an 1800s log cabin, barn with farm animals & guided tours.