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Recognized by the National Register of Historic Areas, the Denver Mountains Parks was established in 1909. Today is contains 31 parks, encompassing lakes, streams, mountains and more. Many of the parks contains hiking trails, fishing opportunities, picnic areas, grills and other recreational areas, while protecting area plants and animals.
Address: . Denver CO USA
 1 303 697-4545
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Found between Denver and Aurora, Cherry Creek State Park is frequented throughout the year because of its model airplane flying field, shooting range and swimming beach. Inside is an 880-acre lake where anglers try their hand at catching trout, lass, pike and other fish. Other recreational activities welcomed include picnicking, hiking, camping and sailing. A concession stand and a rental stand are found near the lake and are open from May through September.
Address: 4201 South Parker Road Aurora CO USa 80014
 Send an Email (2) 1 303 699-3860
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The Denver Botanic Gardens boasts over 32,000 plants, including exotic plant species from the Himalayas, Africa and Australia. The main facility sits on 23 acres of land on York Street, while other sites include a 750 acre wildlife and plant refuge in Littleton and a five acre formal garden in downtown Denver called Centennial Gardens.
Address: 1005 York Street Denver CO USA 80206
Send an Email (1) 1 720 865-3500
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Located at Exit 254 on the I-70, Genesee Park was the first Denver mountain park. The park includes a buffalo herd nature preserve that can be seen from the scenic overlook along I-70. Other park facilities such as picnic areas, charcoal grills, a softball field, a volleyball court and a trailhead are open to the public.
Address: I-70 Exit 254 Denver CO USA
1 720 913-0700
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The 314-acre City Park located east of downtown Denver hosts the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Natural History, a public golf course, a lake with paddleboat rentals, a tennis court and more. This popular park is also a venue for summer concerts and festivals.
Address: York Street and 17th Avenue Denver CO USA
1 720 913-0668
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Sand Creek Regional Greenway is a 14 mi (22 km) pathway that connects Aurora with Commerce City. More than 50 mi (80 km) of additional trail systems wind their way through the area, welcoming people to run, bike, horseback ride and walk through the northern section of Metro Denver.
Address: 10955 E. Exposition Ave. Aurora access point CO USA 80016
1 303 468-3260
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Civic Center Park
Civic Center Park is a two block park and flower garden with Western statues and a Greek amphitheatre. It is adjacent to the State Capitol Building in the city center.
Address: 100 West 14th Avenue Denver CO USA
1 303 830-1048
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