Life is a Playground Don't subject your kids to the same old boring playground. We asked our resident expert, Christy from Slides & Sunshine, for the best spots around!
Elk Ridge Park
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7005 Mira Vista Ln. | Castle Pines Your whole family will love Elk Ridge Park! It has a bit of everything, including a playground, trail scavenger hunt, fitness zone, and splash pad!
Tallman Meadow Park 12335 Canterberry Pkwy. | Parker Tallman Meadow Park is a beautiful spot to stop and play. The playground boasts a tall spiral slide, climbing wall, and separate toddler play area. Surrounding the park are shade trees, flowers, walking paths, and fields for soccer and baseball.
Red-tailed Hawk Park 23701 E Hinsdale Way | Aurora The fully inclusive playground and splash pad at Red-tailed Hawk Park is a must visit. The music-themed equipment was chosen for kids of all ages and abilities, and includes a wheelchair accessible swing, zipline, and merry-go-round.
Deputy Zack S Parrish III Memorial Park 2020 Fiddle Rd. | Castle Rock Home to one of the largest play structures in Colorado, Deputy Parrish Park will take your kids’ breath away! Not only are there obstacles high off the ground, there are also climbing features, swings, a toddler play area, zipline, and more!
Hampden Run Park 3501 S Uravan St | Aurora Your future ninja warriors will love the high obstacles overhead at Hampden Run Park! Other unique aspects of this playground include a musical instrument area, disc-shaped swing, and wavy sidewalk for scooters and striders.
Philip S Miller Park 1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy. | Castle Rock Plan for a whole day when you check out the 300acre Philip S Miller Park! There are multiple play areas (which include a 40-foot hillside slide), splash pad, a large fitness zone, walking trails and a 200step incline.
O’Brien Park (Late 2022) 10795 Victorian Dr. | Parker One of the most popular parks in Parker is getting a new look! Watch as a new, more inclusive playground is installed this summer/fall and stay tuned for re-opening around November 2022.
Discovery Park 20115 Mainstreet | Parker There is no playground at Discovery Park, however, it is the perfect spot to cool down during the summer at the large splash pad! During the winter, ice skating is available at the Parker Ice Trail at Discovery Park. JULY 2022 21
