Top Jungle Gyms In Denver

For kids, a jungle gym is much more than just a collection of play equipment. Sometimes it's a castle holding the princess in distress and needs their help, or a bunch of floating objects in a deadly pool of hot lava. Whatever it may be, a great jungle gym propels their imagination to new heights, and makes your job of parenting that much easier. Here in the metro area, we have plenty of parks and other recreational areas that are home to some amazing jungle gyms. Here are five of the best in the city.

Centennial Center Park
13050 E. Peakview Ave.
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 325-8000
www.centennialco.gov

When it comes to equipment and space, few public jungle gyms compare to Centennial Center Park. It not only has a small climbing wall, play area, and tons of other equipment, but kids also have a fun water feature perfect for those hot summer days. They have play areas for all ages, so bring the whole family and see why Centennial Center Park has one of the best jungle gyms in the city.

O'Kane Park
7101 W. 1st Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 987-7800
www.lakewood.org/OKanePark

Another park with an outstanding jungle gym is O'Kane Park in Lakewood. Like Centennial Park, O'Kane's jungle gym is massive and has many features including slides and a small climbing wall. There are four sections to it as well as a swing area, giving the kids plenty of room to play. Not only is the jungle gym great but the park itself is fantastic. It's in a quiet neighborhood and has a great walking path.

Garland Park
6300 E. Mississippi Ave.
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 913-0668

Garland Park is another quaint park located in the Cherry Creek area. It's small but it's jungle gym is great for kids. Mostly everything is rubber to help prevent serious injuries, and they have multiple areas for different adventures. The park is located right next to Lollipop Lake which is  a great place to take the kids to hang out and picnic after a play date.

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Westlands Park
5701 S. Quebec St.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 773-0252
www.greenwoodvillage.com

The jungle gym at Westlands Park may be one of the biggest in Denver. It's absolutely huge, and has equipment for all ages. It's located in the Greenwood Village neighborhood right next to the tennis center and athletic club and is open to the public. The park itself is absolutely gorgeous. There are fountains nearby as well that provide a great place to cool off and play in the water. If you're looking for a fun place to bring the kids for a play day, Westlands Park is the place to come.

Apex Center Clubhouse
13150 W. 72nd Ave.
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 424-2739
www.apexprd.org

Last, but certainly not least, is the Apex Center Clubhouse. Unlike most other activities within the Apex Center, the clubhouse is free and open to the public during business hours. Imagine a McDonald's playhouse, just much bigger and with better equipment. The clubhouse has multiple levels, tons of tubes and a few slides, making it paradise for just about everyone under the age of 12. Plus it's indoors, so you can still let the kids release some energy even when it's miserable outside.

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