Top Rated Parks to Visit in Highlands Ranch

"Cherry Creek State Park is a full outdoor recreation wonderland just a few minutes from downtown Denver. At the center of the park is a large reservoir and marina where visitors can engage in all manner of boating and fishing activities. There’s also some 35 miles of trails for biking and hiking."

"Enjoy boating, fishing, jet skiing, sailboarding, and swimming at Cherry Creek State Park. The sandy beach has a roped-off swimming area, and bathrooms at the beach for convenience. Parents should note that the beaches don’t have lifeguards on duty, so kids must be supervised at all time."

"Cherry Creek State Park, located in south Denver, is a natural prairie and wetland. The park is home to an 880-acre reservoir, a fun place to have a beach day!. Dock your boat at the boathouse or rent jet skis in the summer months."

"Red Rocks Amphitheatre is set between 400ft-high red sandstone rocks 15 miles southwest of Denver. Acoustics are so good many artists record live albums here. The 9000-seat theater offers stunning views and draws big-name bands all summer. To see your favorite singer go to work on the stage is to witness a performance in one of the most exceptional music venues in the world. For many, it’s reason enough for a trip to Colorado."

"Scenic Drive to the Lookout Mountain, offering spectacular views of the area from above and a visit to Denver’s amazing Red Rock Amphitheatre. Eco- Friendly Hotels in Denver"

"Invest in a park pass and a dog park pass and enjoy this 107-acre dog park full of open fields, trails to run through and a creek to splash around in. It’s the only dog park we added that charges a fee, but enough pet owners recommended it we thought it should be included. Location: Cherry Creek Reservoir; South Entrance Road, Aurora"

"Rabbi Raymond Zwerin, one of the original founders of Babi Yar Park, walks through two very large inscribed granite gates at the entrance to the park in Denver near the intersection of Yale Ave and Havana on Aug. 4, 2011. Babi Yar Park memorializes the massacre of 200,000 people — mostly Jews — in the Babi Yar Ravine in Kiev Ukraine USSR between Sept. 29, 1941, and Nov. 6, 1943, in the hands of the Nazis during World War II. Named after a Ukrainian massacre site, Babi Yar opened in 1982 to commemorate the Holocaust with some of Denver’s most striking, minimalist public art and design elements."

"Any park with a lake has built-in appeal in our relatively dry city, but Garfield Lake ups the ante with a forest grove in the center that takes on spectacular hues in the fall. Picnic tables, a pool, bike/pedestrian paths, sports fields and a playground offer a little something for everyone in this tidy park, which has often been called one of Denver’s most pleasant strolls."

"Come to this Golden park at 6030 feet elevation and have it all, including some of the tallest slides in town!. You get great views of the foothills and the plains, and a modern playground with a tall tower (5 flights of stairs) and several spinners (including a flywheel that’s fun for adults, too). Plenty of grassy open space surrounds the play area, ideal for playing frisbee golf or running around."

"One of the less visited Denver museums, the Mizel Museum offers a small but fascinating look at 4,000 years of Jewish history, along with a variety of visiting exhibitions. Note that tours of the museum are by appointment only."

"Littleton Museum is another free museum in Denver that kids will love. There is a small museum on site with the history of the area and then a large working farm to explore!. There are pigs, steers, turkeys and more."

"This company calls itself a “boutique” brewery since it focuses on small batches and an especially small menu. The offerings include an IPA, a stout, and a witbier most of the time, which is different when compared to other Denver breweries and their mile-long menus. But this new little contender is starting slowly in order to bring the best beer possible to their customers."

"A boutique brewery located in the historic Baker neighborhood, the Novel Strand Brewing Company was started by a group of friends with a diverse background, which seamlessly blends in with its beers. Patrons can choose from a list of beers including an IPA or two, a stout, and delicious ales. Sip your beer on the newly built outdoor patio or inside their cozy taproom."

"Small batches and a small space are a recipe for success The just-opened Novel Strand is starting small. It’s hours only range from Thursday through Sunday and shares its space with the Queen City Coffee Collective. Its debut menu features a handful of beers, including an IPA, a stout, and a wit."

"Head a little further south and you’ll find Great Frontier Brewing Company near Kendrick Lake Park. This dog-friendly neighborhood brewery specializes in gluten-free beers like the Blonde Annie, a Great American Beer Fest award-winning blonde ale."

"A post shared by Nancy Thompson (@traildogtreats) on Dec 9, 2016 at 5:56am PST. Tamarac Shopping Centre is a plaza that has all the basic necessities you will need for your daily shopping trip. There are various fast-food restaurants, eateries, a nail parlour, and a Target."