Beat the Heat: Front Range Water Parks, Lakes & More
Ready to dive into some fun in the sun? Discover the top destinations for water lovers along the Front Range to cool off:
FT. COLLINS / LOVELAND AREA
4200 W County Rd 38 E, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Canoeing, kayaking, hiking, swimming, paddleboarding, boating, rock climbing, and camping.
3720 N County Rd 11c, Loveland, CO 80538
Boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, biking, and hunting. *Camping spots are limited for the 2024 season.
2750 N Taft Ave, Loveland, CO 80538
Swimming beach, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, an amphitheater, fishing, and picnicking.
BOULDER COUNTY
Boulder Creek Whitewater Course
Eben G. Fine Park: 101 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Rafting, biking, tubing, and paddling, playground and picnic area. *Flow rate is currently low for whitewater rafting.
5565 N 51st St 5275 Reservoir Rd, Boulder, CO 80301
Water skiing, boating, swimming, sunbathing, water skiing, fishing, picnicking, walking, running, cycling and wildlife viewing.
METRO DENVER
Bear Creek Lake Park: 15600 West Morrison Road, Lakewood
Swimming, paddle boating, canoeing, kayaking, SUP, picnicking, and camping.
11500 N. Roxborough Park Road, Littleton
Swimming, boating, bicycling, hiking, camping, and picnicking. E-bikes are available at the marina.
4201 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO 80014
Archery, biking, birding, boating, camping, canoeing/rafting/kayaking, cross-country skiing, fishing, horseback riding, ice skating, nature/interpretive trail, snowshoeing, swimming, volleyball court, waterskiing, and wildlife viewing.
2250 15th St, Denver, CO 80202
Paddling, whitewater rafting, kayaking, SUPs, tubing, walking, and biking.
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204
With a dozen water rides, an arcade, theme park, and a summer concert series.
River Run Park
2101 W Oxford Ave, Sheridan, CO 80110
Located near the Broken Tee Golf Course in south Denver, River Run Park is a collection of high-performance river surfing waves on the South Platte.
8801 N Pecos St, Federal Heights, CO 80260
Experience the thrills of one of the largest water parks in the country, featuring six-story-high speed chutes, white-water slides named after Colorado’s iconic rivers, massive wave pools, and a funhouse designed specifically for kids.
MOUNTAIN SUBURBS
15600 W Morrison Rd., Morrison, CO 80465
Boating, paddle boating, canoeing, kayaking, SUP, picnicking, and camping.
1201 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
Whitewater rafting, biking, tubing, and paddling, playground and picnic area.
Evergreen Lake Park: 29614 Upper Bear Creek Road Evergreen, CO
Boating and paddle boarding.
21843 Stoney Pass Road, Bailey
Swimming, boating and paddle boarding. *Fire ban due to high wind conditions.
Sources: colorado.com, coloradosundays.com, uncovercolorado.com, altitudepaddleboards.com