Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Parker

"Four Mile Historic Park tells the story of Denver's oldest standing structure and the 12 acres around it. Four Mile House (now Four Mile House Museum) was built in 1859. In 1860, a widow and her two teenage children opened it as a stage stop for weary travelers who could wash up and have a home-cooked meal or spend the night before traveling the last four miles into Denver."

"January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 09, November 13, December 11. FREE days are the second Friday of every month (except holidays) from noon to 4 p.m."

"Ted Van Orman launches his bike off a ramp while doing a test run at the new Ruby Hill Bike Park in Denver, Colorado on May 31, 2016. The full extent of this hilltop gem’s improvements will not be visible for another year or two, but already a new $1 million mountain bike track and playground have joined what Denver parks officials have called one of the city’s most underused public spaces. Sitting next to the South Platte River Greenway, the 360-degree views and amenities (including a “Rail Yard” snowboard terrain park) make Ruby Hill Park one of Denver’s most versatile."

"January 16, February 20, March 19, June 18, July 16, August 20, November 19, December 3. Free Day hours 10 a.m."

"Karen Zeldin, a horticulture worker for the Denver Parks Department., tends to the flower beds in Alamo Placita Park on Aug. 24, 2009. “If you accidentally glance over while you’re driving down Speer (Boulevard) you’ll see one of the most beautiful flower gardens in the city,” said Scott Gilmore, deputy executive director of Denver Parks & Recreation. Indeed, Alamo Placita’s compact but meticulously maintained gardens recall painterly European landscapes with their gently fanned geometric arrangements, which were designed by Saco Resnik DeBoer and opened to the public in 1927."

"There’s a reason why your iPhone comes equipped with a flashlight: You’ll need its bright beam to peruse the menu at Odyssey, a crimson-clad tablecloth Italian restaurant in Cherry Creek with the kind of low lighting that makes even those with perfect eyesight admit defeat. But that’s part of the allure of this charming two-story maze of corner nooks and jewel-box rooms framed with weathered brick, gold-framed photos, wine bottles and violins. Romancing couples come here to kiss and hold hands and to feast on saucy spaghetti and meatballs, scampi, osso buco and the “Godfather” steak, an aged ribeye that’s intended for two."

"Another spot in Denver where wine lovers will be happy eating Italian food is Odyssey. This restaurant and wine bar is casual through and through, so no need to dress up for a meal..."

"Red linens, exposed brick, and vintage decor create the fun and casual ambiance at Odyssey Italian Restaurant. This mom & pop restaurant serves fresh Sicilian fare in a casual sett..."

"1.7 miles and over 3,400 steps per lap This park is for those of you in the South Denver area. Enjoy lots of grass and a play structure along with an almost 2 mile path."

"Combining old world flavors with classic French culinary techniques, Vert Kitchen is a French-inspired deli that serves gourmet sandwiches using sustainable meats, dairy and some of the finest pantry goods in Denver. Patrons squeeze into this tiny Washington Park West lunch-and-brunch counter for handmade sandwiches, garden-fresh salads, and delicious soups made from local and seasonal ingredients. It's the perfect stop when you get tired while exploring Denver attractions."