Cherry Creek State Park is a Colorado state park located around the 880-acre Cherry Creek Reservoir within Arapahoe County, offering an array of outdoor recreational opportunities for year-round visitors.
The park, which has been referred to as "Denver's backyard playground," spans natural wetland and prairie environments and is a popular spot for jogging and biking, offering 35 miles of multi-use trails within its borders.
Boating, fishing, and swimming are permitted at the reservoir during the summer months, with ice skating permitted at times when the reservoir is safely frozen over in the winter. Other popular visitor activities include cross-country skiing, sledding, bird watching, and model aircraft flying, with an outdoor shooting range offered for marksmanship practice.
A seasonal bar and restaurant are offered at the reservoir's boathouse, with campgrounds located throughout the park for overnight stay.
4201 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014, Phone: 800-678-2267
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