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Things To Do in Denver Suburbs

Aurora Reservoir

4.6
2,021 Google reviews

One of 178 things to do we've tracked near Denver Suburbs.

Things to Know

Aurora Reservoir is a day-use park near Denver known for water recreation including paddleboarding and swimming in designated areas, with enforced safety rules and professional ranger patrols.

Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, professional rangers who maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere, even during difficult personal events.

  • Professional park rangers actively patrol and enforce safety rules to keep visitors secure
  • Designated swimming area available after Labor Day with shaded pavilion seating
  • Excellent for paddleboarding, biking, and quiet family gatherings with plenty of space
  • Veterans receive discounts on park passes
  • Swimming is prohibited until after Labor Day and rangers strictly enforce the no-deeper-than-knees rule before that date
  • $10 entrance fee required
  • Aggressive geese present around the beach area

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

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What Visitors Say

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Michael

10 months ago

This place was great. The park rangers were on top of keeping people safe, there was plenty of room and the atmosphere was nice. They also give veterans deals on the park pass and annual pass which I appreciate at a veteran. We are excited to come back to this place over and over again. One thing to note is NO SWIMMING till after Labor Day. Rangers make sure you DO NOT go past your knees in the water.

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Nicole Banks

5 months ago

Beutiful God made nature and friendly and professional officers patrolling the area so you feel safe as well. I had a celebration of life for my youngest sister and though the weather didn't exactly corporate the officers were kind and understood our sadness and took that into consideration

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MK Garrin The Red

a month ago

Great biking trail, very quiet atmosphere, peaceful. Loved it and would visit again.

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Chris Robinson

9 months ago

Good spot for paddle boarding. Shady areas near the parking lot. Swim beach has some shaded pavilion type seating areas. Aggressive geese.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurora Reservoir worth it in Denver Suburbs?

Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, professional rangers who maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere, even during difficult personal events. Known for: peaceful water recreation with attentive park rangers.

What do visitors love about Aurora Reservoir?

Professional park rangers actively patrol and enforce safety rules to keep visitors secure Designated swimming area available after Labor Day with shaded pavilion seating Excellent for paddleboarding, biking, and quiet family gatherings with plenty of space Veterans receive discounts on park passes

Is there anything to know before visiting Aurora Reservoir?

Swimming is prohibited until after Labor Day and rangers strictly enforce the no-deeper-than-knees rule before that date $10 entrance fee required Aggressive geese present around the beach area

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