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Bluffs Regional Park TrailBluffs Regional Park is a 235-acre open space park at the southern reaches of the Denver Metro Area in Douglas County. This park provides a very popular loop trail and two overlooks. Open every day from sunrise to sunset, this park boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, and beautiful scenic views of the city and surrounding area.
Bingham LakeA beautiful lake located in the heart of Douglas county and it offers opportunity for fishing, hiking, biking, and picnicking. Bingham Lake is privately owned by the Pinery Water & Wastewater District and is managed by Douglas County Parks and Trails Division.
Daniels ParkDaniels Park is a Denver Mountain Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 963 acres listing included four clusters of structures, including a total of 10 contributing buildings, nine contributing structures, and three contributing sites. The ranch is rumored to have been the site of Kit Carson's last campfire. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
Park Meadows MallPark Meadows Mall in Lone Tree hosts over 180 shops, with a large bustling Food Hall. This impressive award-winning mall is described as a retail resort by parent company Brookfield Properties.Park Meadows opened in 1996 with Dillard's, and the first Nordstrom in the state of Colorado. Both Foley's and Joslins opened at the mall in 1997, and JCPenney opened in 1999. It became the largest mall in the Denver metropolitan area.
17 Mile House Farm Park17 Mile House Farm Park is part of a 70-acre Arapahoe County Open Space which includes an 1860s mile house, barn and silo along the historic Smoky Hill/Cherokee Trail route to Denver. It was originally a log cabin, much of which can still be seen.These houses were named based on their distances to downtown Denver. Here travelers could get meals, spend the night, and rest their animals. Of the original mile houses, only 17 Mile House and 4 Mile House exist today.
Cherokee Ranch & CastleCherokee Ranch, in Douglas County, has been a purebred cattle ranch since 1954, including raising Santa Gertrudis cattle. The ranch is private property but offers frequent public and private events and tours. A large portion of the ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. The listing included 19 contributing buildings, five contributing structures, a contributing site, and a contributing object on 3,280 acres.
Hidden Mesa Open SpaceHidden Mesa is a 1,200-acre property with a picnic shelter and production-orchard and bisected by Cherry Creek and the paved Cherry Creek trail.The open space is also home to a beautiful array of wildflowers. Hidden Mesa Open Space has several trails. These trails can be combined to make an approximate 6.7 mile keyhole loop hike of moderate difficulty.
Centennial Center ParkCentennial Center Park includes hours of fun for children of all ages. Enjoy one of three climbing walls, two expansive, age-appropriate play areas, and the Nautilus water play area in the center of the park. The outdoor amphitheater features a covered stage and is the ideal spot for concerts, events, and meetings with a capacity of approximately 5,000. The Park features restrooms, picnic tables, six barbeque grills, convenient trash receptacles, parking, and bike racks.
Piney Creek TrailA beautiful trail, which is great for road biking, trail running, and walking. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. This Trail provides a pleasant route across town with few street crossings. The paved pathway begins at the Ponderosa Preserve and heads northwest, winding through residential neighborhoods.
Arapahoe Lake ReservoirArapahoe Lake Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado and has an elevation of 1,736 metres.it is situated nearby to Arapahoe Lake Dam, and close to High Plains Elementary School. fishing, swimming, and so many either recreational activities are possible here.
Highlands Ranch MansionThis is a historic wedding venue located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado that exudes charm and character with tons of space and opportunities to host the wedding you’ve always imagined. The Mansion has a strong connection to its Western heritage and is surrounded by more than 200 acres of ranchland.
The Madden Museum of ArtThe Madden Museum of Art, located in Greenwood Village, CO, promotes research and public education through its Museum collection. Visitors to the Museum can see Museum exhibits, attend events at the Museum, and access Museum educational programs. The Museum supports itself through ticket sales, membership, fundraisers, and donations.
Marjorie ParkMarjorie Park is a primary venue of the Museum of Outdoor Arts that serves many purposes. Foremost, it is an outdoor museum and exhibits over 40 artworks from MOA’s permanent sculpture collection. The space may also be rented for private and corporate events. Lastly, the park is used as the VIP entrance and amenity to concerts at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre.
Fiddler's Green AmphitheatreFiddler's Green Amphitheatre is an 18,000-person capacity amphitheatre located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States. It is the largest outdoor amphitheatre in the Denver metropolitan area and is generally open every year from May to September.It features 7,500 fixed seats and a general admission lawn section. The amphitheatre is nestled in Greenwood Plaza near the Denver Technological Center amongst office buildings.
Ridgeline Open SpaceThis is a hiking or biking park in the middle of a subdivision of Caste Rock. The park provides some nice scenery, great views of the front range, and many options.
Arapaho ParkThis is an Urban Park that is a little known gem at the southwest corner of Arapaho Road and Addison Road. The 7.85 acres has become a favorite of many for viewing the Kaboom Town airshow and fireworks. It is also a great spot to watch airplanes at the Addison Airport.
Hoffman ParkHoffman Park is located in Arapahoe County of Colorado. It offers many active recreational opportunities for park users, including access to a tennis court, a pickleball court, a small playground for younger children (primarily ages 5-8), a large, open field for play, and a picnic shelter.
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Rueter-Hess ReservoirThe Rueter–Hess Reservoir, behind the Frank Jaeger Dam, is a major water management project for the Parker Water and Sanitation District PWSD. They has planned for public boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking on and along the reservoir, with the first trails completed and opened in November 2020. As of 2021, the water itself not open for public recreation.