Free outdoor birthday places for kids in Denver, Colorado

9300 E. Orchard Road | 11.81 acre site

Silo Park

This park offers a large shelter that can accommodate groups as large as 50. Adjacent to the shelter are interior restrooms with running water. This shelter also has two charcoal grills as well as electrical outlets. The surrounding parkland hosts a playground, demonstration gardens, a small amphitheater, one multi-use playing field, and a natural area with a trail which has been posted with interpretive wetland information.

5701 S Quebec St, Englewood, CO 80111, USA

Westlands Park

Kids will love spending their days at this playground!

2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205, USA

City Park Denver

Denver's largest city park is home to the awesome Denver Zoo; the unique Denver Museum of Nature and Science and IMAX; tennis courts; horseshoes; baseball, football, and soccer fields; two lakes; historical monuments and statuary; picnic sites and two playgrounds.

Denver, CO 80209, USA

Washington Park

Washington Park is a neighborhood and public urban park in Denver that is one of the finest public parks in the state! Home to the popular Wash Park Playground, this is a place that is a must-see for parents and kids alike. Washington Park is home to lakes, trails, open fields, playgrounds, and so much more.

51ST Ave, Denver, CO 80238

Central Park at Northfield

A completely new and fresh area filled with young families that features incredible design balancing a big central park and small pocket parks at almost every corner. You can enjoy all the playgrounds and discover that none of them are the same. Love to bike or skate, run or walk? Anything you want to can definitely enjoy at this huge park, especially the wonderful Denver sunshine and blue sky, this is a big open space for outdoor lovers. Nature lover? You can observe golden eagles and bison wandering the wilderness when you drive, bike and hike around the paths connecting the area to the 17,000-acre Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

4505 S Yosemite St, Denver, CO 8023

George Wallace Park

If you are in the south part of Denver where Denver Technological Center is (DTC), then this is the park for you: featuring jungle gyms, fantastic scenery, running and biking trails and calisthenic equipment on 24.8-acre terrain, no wonder it is known for being the playground for local athletes. The playground offers a large sandbox, monkey bars, slides, swings and more. You can’t miss “The Blocks”: incredible different sized concrete blocks that are around the whole park and give you the chance to exercise, climb, walk, jump and enjoy the calming sound of the running water between them. Runners can go from grassy hills to run up that provide a range of difficulty, to the Goldsmith Gulch Trail: a paved running and biking trail that circles the park and stretches a total of 1.85 miles. If you are looking for a challenging upper body workout you won’t be disappointed when you test your pull ups, stretching and flagging skills on the two calisthenic courses.

1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206, USA

Denver Botanic Gardens

The amount of exploration you can do at the Denver Botanic Gardens is endless! They have two locations, one at Chatfield Farms and the other at York Street. Come here to see and learn about plants from Colorado and all over the world!

1599 E 8th Ave

Chessman Park

Located in the center of the Cheesman Park neighborhood, this 80 acres of park is well known for being next to the Botanical Gardens and offers 1,880 trees from 57 different species. There you can also find the he greek-style Cheesman Memorial Pavilion built in 1910. During summer time Cheesman usually hosts a free, weekly movie in the park. This park offers a great variety of facilities: Pavilion, Picnic area, Playground, Flower beds, Jogging Path, Scenic Views, Benches, Drinking Fountain, Bike Path, Shelter, Pedestrian Path

2250 15th St.

Confluence Park

This is where Cherry Creek and South Platte River connect and merge to create a unique scene for locals and visitors to enjoy. Famous for the rapids and panoramic views of downtown Denver, kayakers simply love it !! If you are feeling brave and ready you can actually rent kayaks for use in the South Platte. If you are looking for a really good party, come back in June when you can participate on South Platte RiverFest for live music and water sports This park also offers a specific separate bike-only-lane making biking at Cherry Creek to the next level. Trekking is also a favorite activity at this park. Other facilities include soccer and baseball fields and a dog park. Location is a amazing because you are close to several hot spots like Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, Downtown Aquarium and Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus To learn more about the are you can also just take a ride along the river on the Denver Trolley

1700 Sheridan Blvd

Sloan’s Lake Park

This 177-acre park is the largest lake in the city and is Located in the Highlands neighborhood of Denver. Famous for water skiing, jet skiing, boating and fishing in the summer, also ideal for grilling and picnics. Sloan’s Lake Park hosts the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, a celebration of Asian American culture and tradition featuring a host of ornate dragon boats filling the lake. Enjoy the walking, jogging and biking trail around the lake and if that is not enough then check out soccer fields and tennis courts and open grass. If you love riding in your car then this is the perfect park for you: take in the unique views of the Front Range and the Denver skyline while enjoying a smooth ride along the biggest lake the city has to offer, you won’t regret it.

15600 W Morrison Rd, Morrison, CO 80465, USA

Bear Creek Lake Park

Bear Creek Lake Park is a massive park that is comparable in size to a state park.

101 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy

Civic Center Park

If you are in downtown Denver and want to get some fresh air, then this is the Park for you: a tru hot spot where you can find extiment at every corner. This urban park is located in the heart of downtown Denver and offers a wonderful combination of history, skyscrapers, art and city life. You will immediately recognize the Capitol and also be able to discover the Art Museum. This park hosts numerous free festivals throughout the year, including Taste of Colorado, Cinco de Mayo and Veterans Day Parade.

4601 W 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80212

Berkeley Lake Park

Lake and dog lover? A smaller version of Sloan Lake, Berkeley Park features amenities like a fenced-in dog park, open fields and a lakeside trail, lots of grass, tennis courts and recreation center with classes and facilities. Some visitors stated that on the last day of pool season, the rec center opens the pools up to the dogs, who can jump in and swim around, and that is an opportunity you can’t really find anywhere else.

1000 S Rooney Rd, Lakewood, CO 80228

Green Mountain (William Frederick Hayden) Park – Lakewood

This is the second largest park in Lakewood and is 2,400 acres of open space. Here you will find the opportunity to explore several multi-use uphill trails walking or biking that allow you to be surprised by 360° views and unbelievable views of mountain peaks and the Denver metropolitan area. It takes less than 2 hours to reach the top by foot. WFH Park is home for diverse wildlife like bluebirds, mountain lion, rabbit, rattlesnakes, coyotes, deer, hawks and more.

West 23rd Ave | Denver, CO 80211 Jefferson Park, Northwest

Jefferson Park, Northwest

Located in the highlands, this beautiful park is ideal for dog lovers and is near a couple of breweries and restaurants, great for parties. Let your kids enjoy the great playground and fresh air to celebrate their special day.

15th and Arapahoe streets

Skyline Park

For those in downtown looking for some outdoor time, Skyline Beer Garden offers skating rink with free ice skating all season long, tuba christmas, mini golf, cute seating areas and is perfect for people watching Live music enjoying beers on draft, street food, a family-friendly game area.

1301 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204

Centennial Gardens

If you are a gardening lover then you will absolutely adore this park. Completely inspired by and patterned after the Gardens of Versailles this place will completely transport you to a magical place and experience a feeling you will never forget. Get your camera ready because this five acres landscape is just too irresistible no to capture. Compatible with Colorado natural conditions the plants used are either both native and drought-tolerant, or are adaptable to drier conditions. There are masses of perennials in season, and some novel plantings unlike anything else in the City.

3301 W 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Rocky Mountain Lake Park – Denver

The park features a beautifully planted lake shore that covers the majority of this park. If you have your own equipment, this is also a great location for kayaking and fishing. Here you will find a 1-mile paved loop trail where you can check out beautiful mountain views, play tennis, have a picnic or just go for a walk.

200 W Florida Ave, Denver, CO 80223, USA

Ruby Hill Park

With recent upgrades, Ruby Hill Park has become a park favorite for young kids.

18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465, USA

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater is open to the public daily and is a great place to spend a day!