Top Rated Parks to Visit in Parker

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Tiffany Plaza Mall is definitely a favourite shopping plaza for the health junkies. Are you lactose intolerant, have certain food allergies, or looking for vegan options?"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"This Japanese restaurant knows how to prepare sushi, and with over 100 options available, the menu offers plenty of choices with fish, seaweed, eel, or avocado on the outside; try whole fried rolls; or opt for a low-carb selection, made without rice. Some are expensive and adventurous, like the Roll in the Hay including salmon and smelt roe, quail egg and wiggly sea urchin. Some are more accessible, such as Funky Monkey Baby stuffed with avocado and soft shell crab."

"If you are hungry in Denver, and you feel an insatiable appetite for sushi, then you should make Banzai Sushi your next destination. The restaurant is known as the home of some of the finest sushi foods in the city. You can not only enjoy your sushi dishes in the restaurant but also you can go for takeout and delivery services."

"Some people are willing to sacrifice having the best sushi in Denver just to have their food delivered. This isn’t necessary, thanks to Banzai Sushi. And while eating at home may s..."

"If you live in Wash Park, you already know about Taki Sushi. Japanese Fusion Cuisine at its finest, packaged in a little joint. Don't let its small exterior fool you."

"Bayaud Ave. in Southwest Denver, the sushi bar is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Denver, boasting 4.5 stars out of 529 reviews on Yelp."