PH: W.H. Ferguson Park

   Located in Park Hill on the corner of 23rd and Dexter, this park is just one block from the Park Hill Library. Although it isn't very big it is fenced in with a grassy field, a climber surrounded by sand and swings (two regular, one baby). The climber is geared more towards preschool and up with its ladders and gaps, but the sanded ground is perfect for toddlers, just remember to bring some sand toys as I don't think that there were any community ones available. There is also a gazebo with bench seating to shade the sun. 

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Puddles: More Fun than Playgrounds!

     What's more fun than a playground in February? Playing in puddles, especially when you can throw rocks and snow in! Although me and my small date for the day were headed outside to do some climbing, we ended up splashing in puddles, throwing rocks in, and experimenting with putting snow into the puddles. Remember one of those rules for playtime? Never have a plan :)

The Butterfly Pavilion

   Although this isn't a walking destination from downtown Denver, it's worth a visit. I was very lucky to go on a quiet January day in the afternoon, and wouldn't want to be there during peak times as it really isn't that big of a space and would be difficult to really enjoy. 

Located in Westminster Google Map Here

Walk around the greenhouse area to see a variety of species of butterflies as well as them in their chrysalis form.  The four year old I was with loved when the butterflies flew right near her, which they did frequently! 

Enjoy the small playspace in the back. Flowers, a caterpillar, and a leaf slide are soft climbers similar to that you'd find at the Cherry Creek Mall.

Walk through a small maze-type area to find out more information about butterfly farming, natural resources, and the life circle of a butterfly. Walking through a "maze" was fun for the little one, but the information aspect went right over head, although I did try to point out small, simple bits of information that would be relevant to her as a four year old. 

Against the wall is a small rope bridge for little ones to go across. There is also a small air-pressured tube in the center of the photo where children can put scarves and see them float into the air and try to catch them as they come down.

Sledding: Robinson Park

   A great sledding hill for snowy weather! Wide-open, tall hills. You'll be guaranteed to see many other people sledding here at all times of the day.

PH: Robinson Park

Playground Hopping: Robinson Park

Location: 3rd and Glencoe/Fairfax, Hilltop Denver

   A nice little park close to Crestmoor. Large field, climber, swings, and in the summer bathrooms and water fountains. 

Sledding: Bonnie Brae Park

   Not the biggest sledding hills ever, but if you're in the neighborhood on a snowy day it's a great place to meet up with other kiddos and have some simple, yet fun slides. 

Pray for snow! 

BOLDR Climbing Park in Stapleton

   I haven't been able to find the 'official' name of this park or climbing gym, but it is wonderful! Located in Stapleton at the corner of 26th and Central Park Boulevard (due east of Greenway Park), it offers pictures of rock climbing moves and techniques and a large climbing rock. There are also two smaller boulders close-by to play on when you aren't practicing some crack climbing moves or working your way across the wall. The preschooler that I was with wasn't as interested as I was, but it'd be great to see others take a liking to it and putting it to good use!

PH: Greenway Park

Playground Hopping: Greenway Park 

  Located just a few blocks to the East of Fred Thomas Park, this little park is quite the gem. It is nestled in between trees and offers picnic tables, benches, several different climbers for varying ages, bathrooms and a water fountain in the summer and a very large sand area that I hear has water that fills up the shallow pools in the summer for splashing in. The preschooler and infant that I've taken to this park LOVE the sand area, and especially love that there are a variety of toys that have been donated to the playground. Walk due west to Fred Thomas Park, and due east to the climbing park.