Genesee Park holds 4.7 stars across 1,995 Google reviews, which in a metro this competitive is earned, not given. Google's own summary calls it: "Historic 2,413-acre mountain park with hiking trails, buffalo & elk herds plus a lodge & campground.." It sits in Golden, about 32.6 road miles from Centennial Airport.
The Short Version
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Parks & Open Spaces |
| Where | 26771 Genesee Ln, Golden, CO 80401, USA |
| Drive from Centennial Airport (KAPA) | about 32.6 miles west, roughly 53 minutes |
| Google rating | 4.7 stars, 1,995 reviews |
Getting There from Centennial Airport
The drive from the Centennial ramp runs about 32.6 miles west, call it 53 minutes when I-25 behaves. Genesee Park is the kind of stop that slots neatly before a hotel check-in or after a morning meeting.
What Reviewers Keep Saying
“Not a busy area early in the morning when we went, 7:30ish in the am. We could see the Bison as soon as we drove in. Hiked up about a mile. Very pretty.”
Jill Woodsmall on Google, 3 weeks ago
“Great spot, lovely view (minus the highway), and pretty large! I brought my dog and hiked up to the flagpole and back, I didn't find it to be challenging. You'll want to make sure to bring water, I didn't see a fountain.”
Katy Mills on Google, 5 months ago
Hours and When to Go
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What It Costs
It costs nothing to visit, and locals treat that as a standing invitation. Arrive early on weekends anyway; free and popular travel together.
What Visitors Say
Pulled from Google reviews, unedited. We do not moderate or curate these — they are what the public left.
★★★★★ a month agoNot a busy area early in the morning when we went, 7:30ish in the am. We could see the Bison as soon as we drove in. Hiked up about a mile. Very pretty.
Jill Woodsmall
★★★★★ 6 months agoGreat spot, lovely view (minus the highway), and pretty large! I brought my dog and hiked up to the flagpole and back, I didn't find it to be challenging. You'll want to make sure to bring water, I didn't see a fountain.
Katy Mills
★★★★★ 3 months agoNice easy hiking and great to see the bison. Grandson loves seeing them.
Paul Griffin