Philip S Miller Park

Philip S. Miller Park has been my go-to park for doing some cardio. It's not running or jogging though: it's climbing up and down stairs. From my northeast DTC house, it's about 20 miles south on I-25. Easy access makes me motivated to go here as long as my schedule allows me to do so.I should say that I've been a frequent user of this park since 2018 (ish). This 300-acre park has pretty much everything for everyone to enjoy (I don't need to list all the amenities; just visit their website for more info, LOL!!!)Like I said at the beginning of this review, my favorite thing to do here is the "mini incline" (and its official name is "Challenge Hill" with 200 steps to climb.) 200 steps sounds not too bad but if you go fast, you'll be out of breath in 20 seconds. The elevation gain is only 178 feet but this mini incline is not for the faint of heart (in my opinion.) But the reward is the breathtaking view at the top. During the summer months, go here at/around 8pm. As long as the weather permits, you'll be able to catch a beautiful sunset; just a perfect place to conclude your day. Also, if you are not ready for the Manitou's Incline, then this would be a great place to start; get trained to be ready for the 2,700+ steps in Manitou.On a beautiful Thursday night on July 18, 2024 to be exact, there was a free concert at the amphitheater to the southwest part of the park. This park is well maintained. Families, friends, couples, solos, no matter the size of your group and occasion, you can safely enjoy the great outdoors in this family-oriented city of Castle Rock. I simply cannot get enough of this park!!

My friend rented the Millhouse for her husband's birthday party. It's such a lovely venue. The air conditioning worked well so we were cool in the hot weather. Restrooms attached and there's also a water fountain and coat rack. Wheelchair accessible and the caterers could drive up to unload. We also could load after we packed up. The view is pretty and the pond next to it so relaxing. Drawback is that people are not respectful and ignored the private party sign and came in to fill up water bottles. Our personal items were left in the outer room so that was uncomfortable. The projector system worked well for showing the slide show but taller people need to be careful as if your slide show fills the screen, the projector screen could be a head bump hazard. The kitchenette was convenient for the caterer and guests to wash off cake knives and such. Patio seating is available should your guests like to wander outside. And there is signage to show the way to the Millhouse along the drive up.

The venue is great. Box seats have patio settings (chairs, tables, hightops) and offer drink service. GA.....BYOC (bring your own chair).Pros: *With the setting being outdoors, concert goers get a fabulous dose of fresh air natch!*The view! Whether of the concert itself or of the surrounding natural elements, it is beautiful. It is like a mini RedRocks (totally there are a couple too!)*The acoustics are wonderful! The sound was clear, the music wonderfully loud and the vocals equalized perfectly.*Restroom Trailer Port-a-Potties! Need i say more?Cons:*No umbrellas, food or drink. They will search bags so be careful.*The lines at the food trucks were horrendous. One hour wait for a $15 taco meal sans bevvies. *Parking! It's one way in, one way out so arrive early!My suggestions: *Bring a blanket or hoodie for cool weather (the sun goes down and it does get a bit chilly). *Consider ponchos because this is Colorado.*Ladies....leave the heels at home. It is a park so lots of grass and natural ground cover (aka dirt). *Town of Castle Rock...how about more food trucks? Or Food trucks with experience at feeding the masses. Like Pierogi Factory, Wheels on Fire, On The Hook or Rolling Smoke BBQ. (Hint, Hint)

This park is awesome. There are multiple playsets for the kids and an adult obstacle course. The 200 step incline is a good challenge (I did it under 2 minutes, but then had to recover for a while, ha) and, if you take your time, it's a great warm-up. I enjoyed it a lot and the kids asked to go back the next day. At the too of the incline, you get a good view that includes the castle rock itself. We will have to check out the splash oad in the summer.There is more if you are willing to pay: two large adventure structures and ziplining.

Pretty cool! Good workout. Great views! Go early bc it gets hot, and you may have trouble finding a parking space

Great park for families! It has a variety of activities, from playgrounds to picnic spots, making it perfect for everyone to enjoy.

This appears to be a great park close to Denver and The Springs. Plus it's less than a mile off I-25. So you don't have to drive far off the highway to get to it.I came to this park to go on the mini incline of 200 steps. The steps are in great condition and then there is a short trail that brings you back down. They were a perfect practice spot for the Manitou Incline. Though I didn't use any other aspect of the park, it seems to have a good trail system and a playground for kids that looked really nice. It reminded me of a little ninja warrior type course (at least in comparison to regular playgrounds). There was a cargo net to climb, wall to scale with ropes.I will definitely return to this park and take advantage of having this 25 minutes from my house!

Philip S Miller Park has def got a LOT going for it! I mean it must have a lot going on for being 320 acres right? ++ Located in Castle Rock; it's not a far drive from the Metro-Denver area.++ Its relatively new (or at least newly renovated). ++ It's home to the Epic Sky Trek and Colorado Zip Line Tours. Not to mention tons of freebies including a couple play areas and tons of trails!!++ There's a Mini Incline. If you go up it THIRTEEN times it is the equivalent to the Manitou Incline. You know... If you're into that sort of thing.I highly recommend if you're looking for a new, not too far from Denver, park to check out head down to Castle Rock and check out the Philip S Miller Park. There's def something for everyone!

Huge park with some things you'll never see anywhere else. Huge ziplines, packs of deer running across, an insane 100-stair climb, and a ton of area for all kinds of activities. A fun visit and great for a workout or just great pictures

Frequently visit here! There's so much to do. We love the splash park in the summer. I like doing a few laps around the park for exercise, there a great pond near the amphitheater that you can spot frogs and fish in. My daughter loves the sand. Lots of kids for her to make friends with. It can get very crowded with events like weddings, family reunions, and parks.