Things To Do in Highlands
Bluff Lake Nature Center
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Things to Know
Bluff Lake Nature Center is an urban nature preserve in Denver known for its peaceful lakeside walking paths and abundant wildlife including prairie dogs and waterfowl, located minutes from the city center.
A surprisingly tranquil escape from the city where kids and adults can spot prairie dogs, turtles, and ducks while walking a circular paved path around the lake.
- ✓Kids love the stick and tree forts scattered throughout the park
- ✓Easy accessible paved walking path with lake views and wildlife viewing spots
- ✓Prairie dogs are visible on guard duty and digging in their holes along the path
- ⚠Requires stairs or a paved path descent to reach the main walking area
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Hours
Monday: 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM
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What Visitors Say
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a month ago
park is great. however, the land on which it resides is wrongfully attained and declared as property. fUrthermore, there is No where in the park, one can go , without being tracked by Street ai cams\surveillence. *Justification of this claim is supported by the operational Stapleton ATCT. Which has been converted to Urbanized weaponizations of things i cannot mention. + tHey can still snipe you from a great circumference. mOre broadly and accurately with directed energy weapons undetectable by hUmans w\o adequate augmentation or tooling. the resistence depends on non-conformity. Do your part people ! i aplore all that view this message , regardless of faith or beliefs , To heed this call for alarm. tHe future has Not been made, YET!
Ed Sealover
4 months ago
This is an oasis of peace in an urban setting. It's more of a walk than a hike. But between the tree forts, the prairie dogs and the views, it's a place that fascinated my kids.
Debra Johnson
4 years ago
What an amazing place. So calming and peaceful. You'd never expect this in this location. We saw wildlife, water, forts made of sticks, forts made of tree stumps, forts made of trees, and so much more. It's places like this that show us that we can take care of nature. Be kind and respectful. Take garbage in take it back out. Take care of this beautiful place.
Kelly Bullington
8 months ago
I love this about Colorado you can be in a major USA city ... Then hard core green vibes... Please read signs and be respectful nature is our family !!!!!!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bluff Lake Nature Center worth it in Highlands?
A surprisingly tranquil escape from the city where kids and adults can spot prairie dogs, turtles, and ducks while walking a circular paved path around the lake. Known for: serene urban oasis with prairie dogs and wildlife.
What do visitors love about Bluff Lake Nature Center?
Kids love the stick and tree forts scattered throughout the park Easy accessible paved walking path with lake views and wildlife viewing spots Prairie dogs are visible on guard duty and digging in their holes along the path
Is there anything to know before visiting Bluff Lake Nature Center?
Requires stairs or a paved path descent to reach the main walking area
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