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Things To Do in Cherry Creek

Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park

4.7
557 Google reviews

Rates above the average for things to do near Cherry Creek — one of 46 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park is a pet-friendly urban ecological park known for its well-maintained trails celebrating indigenous history and native flora, located along the Cherry Creek bike trail in Denver with water features for cooling off.

A beautiful, family-friendly spot perfect for walking, biking, and cooling off in water features, though the exposed trails offer little shade during hot afternoons.

  • Pet-friendly with a pond where dogs can splash around
  • Well-maintained mix of concrete, gravel, and dirt trails suitable for strollers and bikes
  • Educational displays about indigenous peoples, traditional cabins, and tepee construction
  • Water features and wildlife like tadpoles and snakes make it engaging for families
  • Crab apple orchard and scenic spots with bridges
  • Most trails are very sunny with long stretches of no shade, making morning visits uncomfortable and afternoon walks require mosquito repellent
  • Surrounded by apartment views that detract from the natural experience

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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What Visitors Say

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Alice H.Q.

a year ago

Had great time, so wonderful to find pet friendly places. It was the first time for our 7 month old puppy to splash around & she loved it!! Just a beautiful & relaxing place

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WB

2 years ago

This park is right off the trail where I live. I love to walk here it is beautiful. The trail is well maintained considering a lot of it is the Cherry Creek concrete bike trail. The path going through the ecological Park is a gravel Trail that's well maintained. The park celebrates the indigenous people that once lived here and displays flora and fauna that existed at the time. It also has a display of how cabins were constructed and how teepees were created. During mosquito season if you walk in the afternoon, I would suggest mosquito repellent and long sleeve shirts.

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Kourtney Taylor

3 years ago

Theres a cute very little historic part with a small crabb apple orchard. the trail ranged from concrete to gravel to dirt and even alittle rock hopping that i was able to navigate with a large 3 wheel stroller and dog. My dog wouldve loved to jump around in the pond but i wasnt prepared for doggie swimming today. The path is very sunny with little shade. And ur looking at apartments alot. But the few pretty spots were nice.

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Mona Ingram

7 years ago

Good well-maintained paved and gravel trails for walking and biking. Some parts are exposed with no shades for long stretch depending on which trail you take. Evenings are cooler than morning. We started at 8:30am and by 10:00am, temperature soared to 93degrees. Without shades it was scorching. Interesting landscapes including bridges and water spots. Tadpoles in the water and even saw a small snake in the sand!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park worth it in Cherry Creek?

A beautiful, family-friendly spot perfect for walking, biking, and cooling off in water features, though the exposed trails offer little shade during hot afternoons. Known for: pet-friendly trails with historical indigenous exhibits.

What do visitors love about Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park?

Pet-friendly with a pond where dogs can splash around Well-maintained mix of concrete, gravel, and dirt trails suitable for strollers and bikes Educational displays about indigenous peoples, traditional cabins, and tepee construction Water features and wildlife like tadpoles and snakes make it engaging for families Crab apple orchard and scenic spots with bridges

Is there anything to know before visiting Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park?

Most trails are very sunny with long stretches of no shade, making morning visits uncomfortable and afternoon walks require mosquito repellent Surrounded by apartment views that detract from the natural experience

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