Things To Do in Denver
Parks & Open Spaces
17
Listed
KAPA
Centennial Airport
Free world-class scenery is Denver's standing offer: Red Rocks between concerts, the reservoir parks ringing the south metro, and the classic city greens under the skyline. Cherry Creek State Park borders the airport itself.
Ranked by real ratings
17 places, best first
Ranked by Google rating weighted for review volume. Every page carries live photos, reviews, hours, and the drive time from Centennial Airport.
01
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods is Colorado's most photographed free attraction: 300-foot sandstone fins standing red against Pikes Peak, with paved trails through
8757.1
mi from KAPA
02
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Red Rocks is the most famous outdoor venue on earth, and between shows it is a free public park: people run the amphitheater steps at sunrise, hike th
25.1
mi from KAPA
03
Denver City Park
This expansive greenspace has amenities such as a zoo, museum & golf course, plus areas for hiking.
16.7
mi from KAPA
04
Washington Park
Expansive, grassy grounds with paths for running, ponds for boating, or fishing & tennis courts.
13.9
mi from KAPA
05
Cherry Creek State Park
Large park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.
4.8
mi from KAPA
06
Chatfield State Park
Biking, hiking, camping & boating with scenic views of the foothills & Platte River Valley.
14.5
mi from KAPA
07
Sloan's Lake Park
Denver's 2nd largest park, with jogging paths & grassy spots around a boating-friendly lake.
19.9
mi from KAPA
08
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.
42.8
mi from KAPA
09
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
This 12,000-acre park features mountains, forests & meadows & offers camping, hiking & fishing.
44.6
mi from KAPA
10
Confluence Park
Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.
19.1
mi from KAPA
11
Cheesman Park
Open grassy grounds for picnics, jogs & such plus a playground & pavilion, all with mountain vistas.
16.1
mi from KAPA
12
Staunton State Park
Former early-19th-century homestead, with hiking & biking trails plus fishing in ponds & streams.
36.5
mi from KAPA
13
Paco Sánchez Park
Riverside neighborhood park with a towering play structure, baseball fields & open green space.
18.8
mi from KAPA
14
Genesee Park
Historic 2,413-acre mountain park with hiking trails, buffalo & elk herds plus a lodge & campground.
32.6
mi from KAPA
15
Ruby Hill Park
This hilltop park offers views, trails, play areas & terrain designed for skiers & snowboarders.
14.4
mi from KAPA
16
Barr Lake State Park
Lake & wetlands with miles of nature trails, birdwatching, boating & fishing, plus a Nature Center.
32.8
mi from KAPA
17
James A. Bible Park
City park offering jogging trails, athletic fields & courts, a creek & a play area with a sandbox.
9.1
mi from KAPA
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods is Colorado's most photographed free attraction: 300-foot sandstone fins standing red against Pikes Peak, with paved trails through
8757.1
mi from KAPA
02
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Red Rocks is the most famous outdoor venue on earth, and between shows it is a free public park: people run the amphitheater steps at sunrise, hike th
25.1
mi from KAPA
03
Denver City Park
This expansive greenspace has amenities such as a zoo, museum & golf course, plus areas for hiking.
16.7
mi from KAPA
04
Washington Park
Expansive, grassy grounds with paths for running, ponds for boating, or fishing & tennis courts.
13.9
mi from KAPA
05
Cherry Creek State Park
Large park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.
4.8
mi from KAPA
06
Chatfield State Park
Biking, hiking, camping & boating with scenic views of the foothills & Platte River Valley.
14.5
mi from KAPA
07
Sloan's Lake Park
Denver's 2nd largest park, with jogging paths & grassy spots around a boating-friendly lake.
19.9
mi from KAPA
08
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.
42.8
mi from KAPA
09
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
This 12,000-acre park features mountains, forests & meadows & offers camping, hiking & fishing.
44.6
mi from KAPA
10
Confluence Park
Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.
19.1
mi from KAPA
11
Cheesman Park
Open grassy grounds for picnics, jogs & such plus a playground & pavilion, all with mountain vistas.
16.1
mi from KAPA
12
Staunton State Park
Former early-19th-century homestead, with hiking & biking trails plus fishing in ponds & streams.
36.5
mi from KAPA
13
Paco Sánchez Park
Riverside neighborhood park with a towering play structure, baseball fields & open green space.
18.8
mi from KAPA
14
Genesee Park
Historic 2,413-acre mountain park with hiking trails, buffalo & elk herds plus a lodge & campground.
32.6
mi from KAPA
15
Ruby Hill Park
This hilltop park offers views, trails, play areas & terrain designed for skiers & snowboarders.
14.4
mi from KAPA
16
Barr Lake State Park
Lake & wetlands with miles of nature trails, birdwatching, boating & fishing, plus a Nature Center.
32.8
mi from KAPA
17
James A. Bible Park
City park offering jogging trails, athletic fields & courts, a creek & a play area with a sandbox.
9.1
mi from KAPA