"A handy reference for exploring the city."--Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post

This easy-to-use, informative, and fun guidebook covers the range of what Denver has to offer, from tiny pocket parks to expansive open space, classic park facilities to conservation zones. It even explores destination parks in the foothills just beyond the city. Each park’s listing includes:

Icons for key features

accessibility, kid-friendly, dog-friendly, views, historic significance, public art, gardens, unpaved trails, paved trails, lakefront, riverfront, spray park/wading pool, horseback riding and--because it’s Denver--winter sports.

Notes for other major amenities

such as restrooms, shelters, playgrounds, and more

Public transportation, driving, and parking directions

Details on each park’s history and size

History and descriptive highlights

such as sledding hills, water features, mountain biking paths, and more

Ways to extend your park visit

with easy add-on walks or bike rides to other nearby parks or attractions

Discovering Denver Parks will keep families, walkers, dog-lovers, and kids of all ages busy with year-round exploration and fun!