Explore Your Parks
By Activity
It’s not news that Colorado is one of the most visually stunning states, or that our remarkable state offers a diverse range of activities, satisfying drive-by tourists and hardcore outdoors enthusiasts alike. What might be news is just how much of that is available within a short drive of downtown Denver in the Denver Mountain Parks.
Bell and Cub Creek Parks
These parks define the southern gateway into the town of Evergreen while protecting rolling ponderosa forests, riparian habitat and tributaries of Bear Creek.
Corwina, O'Fallon, and Pence Parks
These parks embody the quintessential characteristics of the Denver Mountain Parks System: backcountry forests, challenging trails, flowing creeks, and shaded picnic sites.
Daniels Park
Just 24 miles from Downtown Denver, Daniels Park is home to one of Denver's two bison herds.
Dedisse Park
Dedisse Park is home not only to Evergreen Lake but also to Colorado’s first mountain golf course.
Echo Lake Park
Echo Lake Park, at 10,600 feet above sea level, is a gem in the Denver Mountain Park System and a must see destination.
Fillius and Bergen Parks
Located in Evergreen, these parks offer scenic hikes, historic stone structures and excellent picnic spots.
Genesee and Katherine Craig Parks
Genesee Park is home to the most well known of Denver’s bison herds, great hiking, beautiful views and fantastic picnic sites.
Little and Starbuck Parks
Together comprising 400 acres, Little and Starbuck Parks offer quiet opportunities for picnics, hiking and seeing historic shelters.
Lookout Mountain, Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, and Colorow Point Park
Lookout Mountain Park is the first Denver Mountain Park. It hosts the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave.
Morrison Park
Morrison Park not only offers an excellent picnic site, but also hosts one of only two remaining intact Civilian Conservation Corps camps in the country.
Newton and Turkey Creek Parks
Located along Turkey Creek, Newton and Turkey Creek Parks offer quiet and peaceful picnic areas.
Red Rocks Park
Beautiful red rock, amazing trails, a great museum...and a world class venue for live music.
Summit Lake Park
At 13,000 feet, Summit Lake Park is the highest of the Denver Mountain Parks-and on of the most special.
Winter Park Resort
Winter Park is Colorado’s oldest continually operated ski resort, and since 1940 has provided visitors and residents with winter and summer sports opportunities. It is located at the base of the Continental Divide in the Fraser Valley.