Picnics, Parks & Gardens in Boulder

Ah, to kick back in the greenery of {0}'s parks. Whether you want to stroll, rent bikes, let the kids run loose or throw out a blanket and nap in the sun, nothing says leisure like a day in the park.

Eben G. Fine Park is one of the most popular spots in the warmer months, with families grilling and picnicking, kids playing in the Boulder Creek and on the playground, tubers floating down the rapids, and bikers riding through on the Boulder Creek Path.

Scott Carpenter Park is a great year-round park. During the summer, a large outdoor pool draws crowds and during the winter the park becomes a sledding paradise. A rocket shaped jungle gym attracts hordes of young enthusiasts year-round, as does the skatepark with a 10-foot half pipe.

Chautauqua has the best view of the Flatirons around, and makes for a great spot for a picnic, a hike, a jog, or a nap under a shady tree. Venture up Flagstaff Mountain for some more secluded picnicking spots.

For a nice day trip, Estes Park is a gorgeous mountain town
with plenty of spots to picnic, read a book, or work up a sweat. It's also the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, which is the biggest park around!


Eben G. Fine Park

3rd St. & Arapahoe Ave.

Park for picnicking and creek for tubing...
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Chautauqua Park

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Ninth Street & Baseline Road

Gorgeous view of the Flatirons with trails and picnicking...
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Flagstaff Mountain

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Flagstaff Mountain Road
Flagstaff Mountain Road

Climbing, hiking and upscale dining on this famous mountain...
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Scott Carpenter Park

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1505 30th Street

Jungle gym, outdoor pool, and skateboarding park...
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Long's Iris Gardens

3240 Broadway

Iris gardens for walking, buying or even digging your own clusters...
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Central Park

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Broadway Boulevard and Canyon Boulevard

Grassy square in the middle of downtown with amphitheatre, creek and picnicking...
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Boulder Creek Path

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Parallels Arapahoe Avenue
55th St. and Pearl Pkwy., to the mouth of Boulder Canyon

Gorgeous path through the Boulder foothills...
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Rocky Mountain National Park

1000 U.S. 36

Camping, hiking, wildlife-viewing, and gorgeous scenery...
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Eldorado Canyon State Park

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9 Kneale Road

Rock climbing and bouldering mecca (with great picnicking too)...
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Estes Park

Mountain town near Rocky Mountain National Park with great shopping...
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