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South Platte Park and the Carson Nature Center is an 880-acre urban oasis in Littleton, originally established in 1965 as part of the Army Corps of Engineers' efforts to create nearby Chatfield Dam. Today, the park serves as a major public green space for the Denver metropolitan area and an important natural habitat for a wide variety of native flora and fauna. Five lakes are available for paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, including the adjacent Chatfield Reservoir, acclaimed as one of the state's best fishing spots. Wildlife programming is offered at the Carson Nature Center, with serves as the trailhead for an extensive hiking, biking, and horseback riding trail system. Nature programs include wildlife walks, astronomy classes, and group canoe outings.

Address: 3000 W Carson Dr, Littleton, CO 80120, Phone: 303-730-1022

Kayak in South Platte Park and the Carson Nature Center
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Check out the interactive exhibits at The Littleton Museum Hike in Roxborough State Park on your weekend getaway Visit the playgrounds in Robert Clement Park Rent a boat at Chatfield State Park Stroll through The Hudson Gardens and Event Center Go for a bike ride in Deer Creek Canyon Park Stroll through Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms Kayak in South Platte Park and the Carson Nature Center Visit The Danny Dietz Memorial Take the kids to the Backcountry Wilderness Area Archery Range Watch a live performance at Town Hall Arts Center Taste unique flavors at Living the Dream Brewing Company Visit Littleton Depot Art Gallery Shop at the Colorado Antique Gallery Play a round of golf at Arrowhead Golf Club Have fun on the Colorado Journey Miniature Golf Course Have lunch at Cafe Terracotta Check out Toast Dine at Nono's Cafe Test your skills at the Mystic Escape Room

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