Cherry Creek State Park

Well maintained and full of many things to do, this little haven in the middle of the city is just fabulous. Camping, fishing, hiking, biking trails, boating, jet skiing , and a really cool marina on the east side are some of the things one can do here! They finally resurfaced a portion of the park roads and they're very nice.

I visited on a Thursday earlier morning and found this part to be quite beautiful even in all of its grey, and beige glory of midwinter soon to be summer. I saw some prairie dogs, there were some spots with snow, the lake had a large chunk of ice still lurking and it was fairly quiet. The people I did see were nice. There was a fun little bridge, with a bubbling stream. The trails were abundant and you could connect different ones to make different paths which was run. This park did cost 11$ to get into which is a bit meh during this season but it was still nice. A couple spots had yellows mixed with the grey and were quite lovely. There was also a few hawks I saw fighting. I wish they had more pull offs or space so photos were a bit easier :)

Maybe make it more clear that the entrance closes at 4pm so after you wait 45 minutes and you're next in line at 3:55 and the ranger says "sorry we're closed" its easier to blame myself. But this mistake is yours to fix. G.F.Y.Sincerely me and the 32 cars behind me that got F'd off today by Cherry Creek State Park employees.

Pros:-Local state park in the metro Denver area-Cherry Creek Trail goes through this so you can bike or walk in for free then continue onto Denver, Aurora or Parker-Nature aplenty!-Off leash dog park area-Pretty empty when its snowing, it's a gorgeous winter wonderlandCons:-Lots of motor vehicles on the weekend which can create some choppy waters if you're swimming, paddling or kayaking-Dam Road is damn right there!-Dated pavilions and picnic areas-Shooting range on the premises makes it hard to take in the beauty of this park and have a quiet momentI come here because its close but wouldn't make a special trip here unless I was coming for a picnic or making friends.

Depends on the day. Swim beach is tolerable if you don't mind walking around the good poop or the algae accumulated at the waterline. The west side beach/boat area is a little better but can be busy. Most of the rangers are pretty good about helping but there are a couple who have Nepolian Syndrome because they have a badge and a boat. Overall, pretty good.

Came here to paddle board. $11 entrance fee for a car. You can go thru either the right or left lane to enter.Nice place to paddle board. Rangers went around checking people have a life vest on board per person bc a storm was coming in. Apparently you get fined $100.Variety of water activities people were doing here

Lots of activities and trails! I've only walked a few trails so far but am excited to camp here at some point and maybe kayak or paddleboard. Awesome that there's such a huge state park by the city. Great place for a quick hike or trail run. So much wildlife too! Saw quite a few deer one morning.

I really can't say enough good things about this park. I love all of Colorado's state parks but this one is one of my favorites for a few reasons which I will detail out in the next few sentences. First, it's one of the largest and nicest off leash dog parks in the Denver metro area. There are a few that I've been to but even though this park is not free (definitely worth the price, please check out the link I provided below to see what pass option works best for you), I always gravitate towards here due its size, atmosphere, number of dogs, and friendly people. They have poop bags along the trail as well which is nice. Second, it's one of the nicest and easiest bike paths I've been to. On a portion outside of the off leash dog park is a bike trail that spans pretty far and ends up at the reservoir if riding northbound. Very pretty path. Third, there is a large variety of things to do outside of the off leash dog park and biking path. Some examples include the shooting range, model airplane flying area, fishing, bbq by the reservoir, bird watching, etc.Overall, I would highly recommend this park. Hope to see you there!General park information: https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/cherrycreekLink to parks pass information: https://cpw.state.co.us/buyapply/Pages/ParksPassInfo.aspx

This is an amazing state park. There are many sections of the park and although we drove through most of the park, we spent most of our time in the off-leash dog park. My dog LOVED it!! There are gravel trails and grassy areas where dogs can run free. At the edge of the dog park there is a shallow creek bed where the dogs can splash around. The park entry fee is $11 and an additional $3 for the off-leash dog area. It was worth it for how much my pup enjoyed it! All of the people with dogs were super friendly and there is so much space your dog can have space away from other dogs if that is desired. There are plenty of dog waste stations, but no water fountains. Be sure to bring some water for your dog if you plan on being out for too long on a hot day. There is the creek for drinks on one side, but the other area of the dog park doesn't have any water options. For humans, there are bathroom huts, but these are not plumbing toilets, rather just permanent outhouse style. Kind of stinky, but at least they have them.

Cherry Creek State Park is one of Colorado's larger parks that is open all year. With many different activities to enjoy. Camping, boating, fishing, are the main points in the summer. This park also offers many miles of trails both paved and gravel for walking and cycling. Traveling to this park by car there is an admission fee but pedestrians and cyclists get in for free. I've been to this park many times and plan to come back many more.