Top Parks In Denver For A Winter Nature Walk
City Park (credit: CBS)Most people are probably familiar with parks like City Park and Sloan Lake. However, Denver has more than 200 city parks and 100 miles of trails to take advantage of. If you are looking to explore a new park for your winter walks look no further because we've rounded up a few of the best. There's nothing like breathing in the crisp air of the colder temperatures under the warming rays of the sun. It sharpens the mind and opens the eyes to the natural beauty Colorado has to offer. Did you know Denver has a Central Park?
15600 W Morrison Road
Lakewood CO 80228
www.lakewood.org
Bear Creek Lake Park has more than 2,600 acres of open space with paved and dirt trails to walk. A day pass is $5. The park is home to diverse wildlife, three lakes, two creeks, an archery range, horseback riding trails and a campground with more than 40 sites. The park is filled with birds, fish and prairie animals. Four-legged wildlife sightings are not uncommon at sunrise or dusk.
46th Ave and Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 8021
If you are looking for a new park to explore with your dog during the winter months, check out Berkeley Park. You can't miss it, it's near Lakeside Amusement Park. This park has an amazing view of the Rocky Mountains. Take a stroll around the lake or take your best bud to the dog park to socialize.
8801 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
Denver, CO 80238
www.stapletondenver.com
In the Stapleton neighborhood, you'll find the third largest park in Denver. Central Park is a beautifully planned 80 acres of recreational fun. The amenities include covered picnic areas, ball courts and fields, a pavilion you can rent and an amphitheater. There are trails to walk with a lake, a Dr. Seuss playground, views of the mountains and plenty of people to watch. To top it all off, this is also a great place to take the kid's sledding.
2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
www.denver.org
City Park is a go-to park for most park lovers who live in the Denver metro Area. This is for good reason. Yes, it's a beautiful park with amazing views of the mountains and the city, but it's also a central place to be around other people during the long winter months. Loop around Ferril Lake or walk along the outer loop of the park. This park is never barren of people, geese or squirrel to observe.
Between Platte River Drive and Jewell Ave.
www.levittdenver.org
Ruby Hill has 2.3 miles of walking trail. At Ruby's highest point, you'll enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view of Denver. During the winter, Ruby Hill is a winter wonderland with a free to the public sledding hill. On the weekends, kids get complimentary ski and snowboard rentals from Christy Sports. Don't forget your camera!
1700 N Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80214
www.denver.org
Sloan Lake is another go-to park for Denverite. It has a crystal shot of the Rocky Mountains as its natural backdrop. The lake's walking trail is far from boring. People are running, biking, pushing strollers and walking dogs. The park's gazebo is a great place to take it all in and watch the ducks.
