29th Street Fountains

  What a great little gem for a quick, cool-down excursion. Located in Stapleton on 29th street, these two small fountains are on a small pavilion near such eateries as Chipotle, Noodles & Co. and Cold Stone. The area does have several covered picnic tables and other benches and spots to sit. However, make note that this area isn't that big and can get quite crowded. We were there on a day in high 80's and it was pretty busy for such a small play area. I also noticed that many people brought picnics and strollers full of stuff. Again, for such small fountains it was a bit much to have numerous beach toys, children sitting all along the fountains eating, and more of a park atmosphere than a quick cool-down spot. Believe me, I completely understand what it's like to find a close-by play spot that you can pack up and head to for a few solid hours, but this is just not the spot and I wish that people would step out of their own little worlds sometime and remember that they are a part of a much, much larger community that requires some compromise and sharing (even though we may not want to!). 

  Either way, the half hour there was very well worth it, as my little one had an absolute ball walking through the shallow waters and splashing. We will definitely go back but for short periods and I will travel light. It may be a great spot to enjoy a decent lunch while the little one plays, but we'll have to wait until he's a bit more independent and doesn't need me right near him in the water the whole time. 

  I guess I should at least share the sign that was posted there, although it didn't seem like anyone else either read it or cared. Use your own judgement...