Is your idea of a "vacation" tackling a 15 mile hike, and afternoon of biking up and down miles of single track trails, and then maneuvering a canoe through some wicked white water? Jefferson County has the adventure for you...
Bear Creek Lake Park
Hayrides, biking, windsurfing, kayaking, hiking and fishing can all be found in this wonderful hideaway, only a quarter of a mile east of C-470 freeway near Morrison. Indoor nature center features wildlife displays and information. The park is also home to an array of wildlife - snakes, birds, coyotes, prairie dogs, birds of prey, and deer.
www.lakewood.org
15600 W. Morrison Rd, Lakewood
303-697-6159
Clement Park
6 Athletic fields, 3 playgrounds, 8 tennis courts, 2 horseshoe pits, a skate park, batting cages, 16 picnic shelters and a walking/biking/skating trail around the Johnson Reservoir filled with geese and ducks.
www.ifoothills.org
7306 W. Bowles Ave, Littleton
303-409-2100
Jefferson County Open Space
30 parks and properties and almost 200 miles of trails throughout the county. From the dramatic sculptural quality of the red stone outcrops at South Valley Park to the expansive mountain meadow at Elk Meadow Park near Evergreen, Jefferson County Open Space provides non-motorized trail-based recreation in vibrant and varied landscapes. Established in 1972 when voters approved a one-half of one percent sales tax to acquire lands of scenic, natural and historic value and trails thereon, Open Space continues to preserve important lands for the physical, psychological, recreational and social enjoyment of present and future generations.
www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace
Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve
Go wild at this indoor center with interactive exhibits features local wildlife, children's nature books and an activity area.
www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace
910 Colorow Road, Golden
303-526-0594.
Majestic View Nature Center
Informative exhibits, hands on displays and the great outdoors.
www.ci.arvada.co.us/nature
7030 Garrison St., Arvada
720-898-7405
City of Wheat Ridge Clear Creek Trail
The Clear Creek Trail was recently named one of 40 trails across the nation officially designated as a "National Recreation Trail." The 6.5 mile family-friendly urban trail located just south of Interstate 70 runs from Harlan to Youngfield Street winding through the scenic Wheat Ridge Greenbelt. The Clear Creek Trail provides numerous conservation benefits and recreation opportunities including biking, kayaking, and bird watching. http://ci.wheatridge.co.us
303-235-2826
