Cherry Creek State Park Reviews

This park is a great place to take a run. There is a trail around the lake that is pretty. There is a swim area too. You can ride bikes

We always enjoy our visits to this park. It helps that it is just a few miles from home. Great campground and picnic facilities.

First time renting a boat (pontoon). Rented from 9a-1p. Rental shop doesn't open until 9am which already burns up your time for renting. No boat anchor which made it difficult for fishing. The boat operated well. Family of 4 adults, had a fun day on the water. Be sure to check in advance where the boat rentals occur; not intuitive. Still, we will probably do this again someday.

Great open space off leash dog park. Great scenery and very peaceful in the winter when lake is ice. Your dog will love it!!

This was bigger than we expected. It was so pretty and quiet. Lots of people biking and a few walking the trails. Wildlife was everywhere.

colorful with some snow , nice . swimming {summertime of course}, water sking , fishing , Being from Florida (born & raised ) it lacks my kind of water relaxation ( it is a manmade resevoir)

The weather was fantastic during my trip to Denver and so I took the opportunity to visit the park.

It was very quiet. Not busy at all. Families riding bikes on the pathway. People fishing.

If I stay near this park again then I will definitely make a point of returning.

It was ok I wasn't as awed as I felt I would be. I did like the views around the lake of the mountains, very much still snow covered. We did butterfly hill pull out. Saw some pairie dogs & walked a little. Again they have restroom that are vault & composting toilets. The visitors center had very little & no modern bathrooms or maps of the park which would have been helpful it also seems like some locals use the park road to get away from the traffic on the road outside the park and seem to get mad that you are actually doing the speed limit. I might go back if I was to come back to the state but I don't know that I would.

There was trash and broken glass laying around when we went. Only plus is that it has an area for the kids to play in. Never plan to go back.

Though not on the top of a visitor's list if they are in Denver for only a few days, but a state park in the middle of Denver is wonderful. There is a large lake for boating and fishing, great dog park, camping and a lovely beach. I bike there often.

Good for families, couples, friends and individuals seeking beauty and solace in the city.

Beautiful lake, well maintained trails. Nice marina and RV park. Very dog friendly with a separate area for off-leash dog running. Huge picnic areas that you can book for large groups, or small ones with no reservations needed. Great fishing, skiing & boating.

We love to camp and this was our first family trip to the Denver area. So, we decided to give this place a try. So glad we did. Great place to camp and being in the metro area made everything we wanted to do very convenient. Saw deer every day which is always a plus. Rocky Mountains as the back drop around a fire at night, you can't beat it. Everyone that worked there was great. Looking forward to more trips there.

Overall was a five. Clean, level for Motorhomes, spacious site and very convenient hookups. Really, the only dissatisfaction was with the internet. I guess we were just too far away. Spouse says it was fine at the bathhouse/laundry. Only time I was able get any decent signal was about 5:00AM. Was not trying to stream - just check emails.

Cellular data for Verizon and AT&T was pretty good.

It is a wonderful place to visit. There is some road noise but not much. All but one neighbor in our ten days were very quiet. Saturday night was pretty noisy due to the Corn hole tournament until close to midnight.

If Denver is your goal, this is a great place to stay.

I try to get over to Cherry Creek State Park at least once a week, year round. It is always a beauty, always wildlife doing something interesting... between the deer, the wide variety of birds, the water and always, the magnificent sunsets. So many trails, tables by the water, benches scattered all around... wonderful for exercise or for quiet.

What a great place to hike, bike, running or BBQ. Highly recommended place to chill out. Easily visible from the air.

There are so many activities to do here: biking, hiking, camping, picnicing, building sand castles, fishing, boating, and the list goes on! This is the closest there is to a lake in the arid Denver area! Great for families and people of all ages!!!!

We had several hours to kill before our flight departed and found this park while driving from Colorado Springs to the airport. It had a large lake, biking and I believe some hiking trails. We did not get to explore the entire park but we did spend some time by the lake which has a sandy beach area. It was peaceful and relaxing before getting onto a crowded plane.

Wonderful park to hike, no matter what your skill level! Love walking the dogs here, no matter what the weather! Wish I lived in CO - I would frequent this park all the time!

Stayed at the campground for several days and loved it. We were lucky enough to get a shady sight( many dont have much shade) with a large " yard" The walking and biking trails are wonderful and the lake is beautiful and made a great base for out of towners to explore the city as well enjoy the peace and quiet of the campground.

I always try to give an honest opinion of our experience when we visit a place. We are residents of Denver, but never visited Cherry Creek State Park. Perhaps it was the name that formed an unrealistic and heightened expectation of what we were going to experience. Like most things in Colorado, the State Park entry fee is overpriced. For $9.00...I am not even sure what we were to expect. For the price though, you would expect something decently clean. Yes, there was some pretty grasslands and trees...but that was about the only thing. The water is disgusting, and the beach looked like the perfect inspiration for the typhoid shots we've been holding out on. Each to their own opinion...just not a place we would visit again.

This is a great place for bike riding as well as walking on paved and unpaved trails. Very beautiful especially when it is hot outside.

We have been to over 100 RV parks and this one ranks in the top 5. we were in site 86 which is a pull through put sideways, everything worked great and the way they have laid the park out no neighbors, great design huge sites

The drive along Dam Rd to get there is also a nice vantage point for great views. And a nice alternative to Interstate 225 for getting around.

This is a great place to walk your pooch....walk one-self...or meet for a picnic. If you are lucky, you can glimpse some great wildlife too! I loved taking my pets for leashed and unleashed walks.

We've come here several times to walk around the lake. We see many fishermen, not sure if they catch any fish. Our son's favorite place is the family shooting range. There is a special section for model airplanes to fly. Folks bring their dogs there to walk and play. there is a rental office for some water sports. Never tried them.

We've never had a problem with parking, even finding places with some shade for our car.

I'm not happy with all the duck or geese droppings, but don't know what the park can do about that.

This is a nice part and there is a lot to do. Bike trails, camping, gun range, boating all in one place. There is a fee, I bought the year pass which is good for more parks.

We chose the park for a long morning walk and found parking nearby that connected to the trails in the park itself. The trails are wide and paved in most cases and shared with bicycles. The trail along the lake with great views and then on a cinder portion to butterfly hill is particularly nice. Restrooms are available.

The Cherry Creek State Park is a great gem in the middle of Denver. It's huge. I've only visited portions of it but I love it. We live right behind a portion of the trail and it's a great place to hike, there's even cool bridges & manmade rock formations over the water. I often take my dog to the dog park and it's a blast! A huge area to essentially hike with your dog and they can splash & play in the creek.

There are lots of great things to do for the whole family. We rode bikes and hiked on the gorgeous trails.

If you are a biker Cherry Creek is SUPER with outstanding mountain vistas and occasional wildlife to view. Love it!

What a huge area where everybody can find something interesting. You can bring the gun and shut to the target, you can bring dog and let him play in this great dog park, you can bring boat and go over the lake, you can ride a bike, a horse, you can run or just take a walk. If you like to play with radio controlled airplane models, there is spot for you too.
This is great place and I recommend it for everybody.

RomanP

I love going to this park. It's hard to believe that it is situated in the middle of metro Denver. The campsites are clean and well-kept. They also have a place for group camping which is nice. The reservoir is good for boating and other water sports but sometimes in spoiled by the e-coli runoff.

I've camped here several times in recent years. I'm actually here now. I have a 21' trailer. This park is always quiet as long as you don't mind a little bit of highway hiss and the restrooms and other facilities are always clean. The park is on the south side of town. It's situated near hwy 225 which is a major beltway route. The location is just far enough south to be "out" of the city but still close. Cherry Creek shopping mall is only about 15 minutes. Downtown would be ten minutes more. Overall it's a nice park. There are lots of full hookups. Fishing and boating are available on the rather large reservoir and there's "sort of" a swimming beach. It's prett good. Make reservations well in advance.

Love this park. Not to be confused with the dog park that's right next to it, this state park has more trails than you'll be able to hike. Does get a bit hot in the summer, with limited cover, but that's a minor complaint -- go early! Also helps to go early to beat the crowds.

Visited here in one of our day trips and it was a nice place and I would go back there for sure. As well as the zoo and the science museum

If you visit a big park like that, paying a fee to enter you expect that there should be a fountain that works inside or at least a place where you can buy a bottle of water. Unfortunately I had to leave the park early and didn't have a chance to see it properly because of that

My family has been going to Cherry Creek State park for years, primarily for camping. Love their campsites and amenities. Even though you're in the middle of the city you feel very removed - very peaceful. Great fishing, amazing bike and walking paths and even great entertainment! This summer they opened the new boat house and they do live entertainment cocktails and food in Wednesday nights in the summer. Highly recommend checking that out in Summer 17!

The Dog Park is off Parker Road. South of the Main entrance on Parker Road. Has a nice 2 mile loop and several nice river access points. Went with my friend and 2 dogs who absolutely loved running in the open space together and then cooling off in the river. It does cost. I don't know the cost for a day or year but my friend has a CO State Park Pass and a Dog Park Pass. She said on a weekend morning you will want to get there early or you'll have to wait in line for a parking spot. They could use a bigger parking lot. We got there around 0815 on a Sunday and got a spot.

We traveled to Cherry Creek on a Sunday in early April. I was surprised to see such a giant line upon our arrival to the dog park area, they had multiple signs up advertising there were two lines, one for pass holders, such as us; and one for people purchasing passes. But as we got closer we saw there was only one line for everyone, so pass holders had to wait and wait while people purchased passes there, or were told to go to another location because the staff at the gate were volunteers and they couldn't take money for certain things. It seems like a ridiculously inefficient way to run the park.

Once we got into the dog park area things were fine. There were a ton of people and their dogs enjoying the nice spring day. We had no issues with our dog, or the two young children we were with. The river was running nicely which allowed the animals to get in and have a great time fetching thrown balls.

The pathway was a bit rough in some areas, but that seemed mostly to be from the wet mud that had hardened. I am sure that will be worn down as the year progresses.

I would visit this spot again with our dog, and hope that the line was a bit more reasonable.

Perfect for that early morning ski before work. Come early for the flat water. Also recontaminate your boat for free.

I am so lucky to have easy access to Cherry Creek State Park. It is a great place for cycling, walking and bird watching. They have a nice paved path that goes from the west entrance to the east side of the reservoir and down to the south side of the park. There is now a gravel path below the dam on the south side, so you can circle the lake on your bicycle. There are also smaller gravel paths for walking.I see many birds around the lake and the small pond that I didn't even knew were in Colorado. The park can fill up (with cars) on summer weekends, so come early on those days. There are also several entrances where you can walk or bike in for free. I often spend a couple hours hear getting some exercise and my nature fix.

This is a great place to go to beat the heat in the summertime. If you can get past the idea of the contents of the water it is really a great day trip. The beach is often really busy but its big and there is room for everyone. The kids will love it and that makes it worth the day! there is a little playground right on the beach

Such a great place that we are planning a return trip next year with whole family. Campsites are very large and spacious. In an RV so often we are crammed into small space, but not here. You have lots of privacy and sometimes don’t even realize there are other people around. Deer roam around the area freely and tolerate the humans with little concern for their well-being. There’s a swim beach over at the lake and we heard that the fishing is pretty good here, too. With the lake there is boating opportunities as well. Lots of hiking and biking trails seem to draw lots of people.

Great place for fun in the sun. Nice sandy sloping swim beach. Boat ramps on both sides of the lake. Picnic areas throughout with some covered tables next to the road on the southwest side. Bike trails, concrete and asphalt throughout park. A marina in the SW corner. If it a sunny weekend, I'm likely on the beach or on the boat.

Great SP! Convenient to lots of places near Denver. Awesome bike paths and overall a great campground. The park was super clean thanks to great campground hosts! I would go back in a skinny minute!!

We went for a drive through and a walk around across winter time when a lot of the water oriented activities were closed. The park is well laid out with lots of places to drive along or stop off and let life go by. The reservoir is very big and the water is nice to see being in landlocked area like Denver.
It does feel like you are in the middle of no where at times though I imagine across summer and summer weekends this place could turn into a zoo with cars, boats, bikes and the like.
If you do not have a parks pass for your car (I think they cost around $70 per year and give access to most Colorado state parks) you will get charged to enter.

Very practical layout and reasonably well kept. Nice campsites and lots of paved trails, but far from the wilderness experience typically associated with camping... Constant traffic noise from surrounding highways and jets from DIA; many inconsiderate campers that ignore their barking dogs; and the shooting range across the way provides non-stop gunfire. If you value peace & quiet on your campout, better find someplace else! Nice concept, but impossible to replicate the reprise of "the woods" in the middle of a noisy city? Only wildlife you should expect to see are scavenging squirrel and Magpies. Okay, if you have business in Denver, but certainly not a typical relaxing camping experience!

We usually come for the dog park (we have an annual pass).

If you enter off of Orchard Road, there is almost always a wait - even if there is parking available.

We typically drive to the other entrance and walk the 1/4 mile to the leash free area.

Wish they would add parking near Orchard Road - there is certainly room to add another lot.

This is a nice little park. I often bicycle the south end which is not as accessible by car as the north end. At the south end, there are wetlands and a lazy little creek that can be explored on bicycle or on foot. Very few people venture into the area on the south end. The main lake, marina, and beach are always crowded, congested and littered.

If you want to be close to anything to do in Denver you have to stay at Cherry Creek State Park. Not only does it have fishing, shooting, biking, hiking and nature trails it is close to golf, downtown and anywhere you might want to be in Denver. An easy run down to Colorado Springs (we went to the Garden of the Gods). Deer, geese and ducks; oh my!!

Didn't have high expectations. Still was disappointed. Of all the things we did on our long weekend in the Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs area, this was the least enjoyable. I realize we were likely in a flood plain, but infrastructure was very limited. We just sat on the "beach" a few hours. Not much green there.

Always a great place for an evening walk. Some of the best sunsets in Colorado at various times of the year. Lots of wildlife that you can see without having to travel too far

Stayed in LoDo but wanted to get out and explore so took the H train down to the Dayton station and took in a day of hiking/walking. Was NOT disappointed! Beautiful lake, trails were gorgeous and the weather cooperated. It was a long jaunt, about 12 miles total from train station, around the lake and back to train. Well worth it! Will be back.

The sunsets are gorgeous over the lake. Such a beautiful park with a swimming lake, picnic areas, wildlife viewing, open areas to roam.

a beach in Colorado! There are not too many of these. Bring your bikes for the whole family as much of the bike trails are paved (without cars)

We took a picnic lunch to the beach side and enjoyed watching all the activities in shore and in the water.

Recently went for a long walk after it had snowed ad was a beautiful sunny crisp afternoon. We saw lot's of deer who kept appearing at different places throughout the walk. Even in winter it's a pretty park to walk through and in the fall it's fun to enjoy all the golds and orange colors on the trees along with the ducks and an occasional fox. During the spring it's so pretty to see all the trees starting to bloom and all of the different birds starting to arrive for the summer. It's great to also go on a bike ride through the park on all of it's different trails that also get you down by the waterfront. Weather you are there to camp out or go boating for the weekend, or just there for the day to enjoy walk, ride etc., Cherry Creek State Park is a nice quick getaway to enjoy some nature without having to drive to the mountains.

It used to be a great place to bring the dogs to run. Anymore many of the people come to the park, turn the dogs loose to run, don't obey the rules of the dog park "like not leasing there dogs in the parking lot ",start talking on cell phones and totally ignore their pets. The dogs are running wild, knocking people down, and getting into dog fights. The owners are not picking up the waste left by their dogs because they are to busy ignoring them. We have voiced concerns to the rangers and park office by phone because the rangers are never there to address concerns face to face. People are having their vehicles broken into in the parking lot. After coming to this park for over twenty years it is a shame to see it being ruined by inconsiderate people. As a last word of warning, do not attempt to come to the park on the weekend. the woman in the pitcher her dog attack my dog in the parking lot, the dog was not lease and mine was, no apology just a f off.

Again a great place to chill, take in nature, great walking trails in wooded areas. Daily viewings of either deer, coyote, or birds of prey. Great place to unwind from daily hustle of our busy lives.

Life in Colorado and Denver is amazing. So much to do and see. Easy access to it all. Cherry Creek State Park is easiest accessed near I225 and Parker Road. Turn off of I225 when the see the giant Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast. Entry to the Park is just about a mile and 1/2 south on Parker Road. If you’re staying at the Radisson, there is a free, walk-in, park entry nearby. Miles of trails, a beautiful lake and beach, boating, fishing, horseback riding and picnicking. The sunset drive across the top of the dam is beautiful. The sunset, the city view...an amazing view of the Rocky Mountains. Stop in the park for a break from the City...in the City.

Very clean and well kept up park. Great location.Seems that a lot of transients stay here. Bathrooms are clean. Water area is very nice.

I almost don't want to give this place an excellent rating, because TOO many people will want to check it out! We were so surprised how nice it was! For being so close to the city, Cherry Creek State Park is wonderful. The walking and bike trails are lovely.

Great for camping, picnicing, bike riding, walking and water sports. This is or camping home away from home spot. We usually make this our first trip of the year to clear out the cobwebs. Reserve early it fills up very fast

We stayed two nights and enjoyed Cherry Creek greatly.

This is a fabulous setting; it really is like camping rather than pulling up in a car park. The facilities are excellent, although shower/launders blocks can be distant from some of the sites.

The ranger who checked us in was very friendly, which created a good atmosphere from the start. Price is reasonable. There is a $9 park entry fee but this is clear on the park website and when you make a booking.

The park itself has bike trails and lots of wildlife. It's not far (8 min) cycle from Nine Mile Station to get the train into Denver.

Full marks to Colorado Parks & Wildlife for such an excellent facility.

Fun for a picnic with group seating areas, boating is also a mist, or riding your bike. There is also a swim beach for the kids.

This place is my favorite place to go to get away from the city atmosphere, without the long drive out of town. I love running here. There are options to stay on paved trails, or to hit some dirt paths. Biking is good. Car traffic is minimal. The reservoir is great for kayaking.

What a beautiful place to just have a picnic and relax. We took the kids and the dogs out and found a nice quite area by the beach and had a blast. Water was warm the trees were green and the fun was being had, A wonderful day to paddle board and just enjoy the family. Dont miss out

Lovely park with reservoir for boating, lots of paths for walking, jogging or bicycles, spacious campsites, and a nice wetlands trail. We were enjoying the singing birds and peaceful quietude of the wetlands when non-stop popping erupted from the shooting range, disturbing the peace and quiet. I don't think a shooting range belongs in a park, but other than that, it is a lovely park just outside the city of Denver.

I am a known, positive reviewer. It makes me sad to give this beautiful campground a poor review. My husband and I have been on a 2 week camping trip that has had us staying in 5 State Parks across 3 states. Most campers leave chairs out, rugs, plants, happy lights and more. There's honor amongst campers. As avid mountain bikers, we've attended many mountain bike events at a number of campgrounds. People leave their bikes out, propped against a tree, leaned up next to the camper, sitting on a bike rack....we've never had any equipment stolen and we're from SoCal.

After a lovely evening stroll at this campground, deer abounding, and a colorful sunset, we turned in. We had 2 mountain bikes and my husband's triathlon, Motobecane bike strapped on a bike rack behind our camper when we called it a night. The following morning our mountain bikes were gone. 3 dogs in our camper. Not a peep. Our campsite was directly opposite the Ranger's Check-in station. Blatantly, brazenly, professionally stolen from our campsite from off our camper!

Most discouraging was when my husband made the report to the Ranger station for them to say, "Oh, that never happens here." Newsflash! Don't say never because it just did. It devalues and discredits our claim. This is surely not a random, first time offense.

We feel staked out. Stalked. Violated. We encourage the State of Colorado to place warning signs in their State Parks that there have been reported thefts. To take all precautions to safeguard your campsites. To provide better security.

We love Colorado. But, we will never stay at Cherry Creek Reservoir again. In spite of all the deer.

PS. Please safeguard your pets there as well. A lone coyote passed directly next to our camper in broad daylight.

Campground has large walkthroughs with full hookups also rent spots.Boating and swim beach. Lots to do in the Denver area....Sports..USMint...Molly Brown House...Brown Palace just to name a few. Estes Park and the Air Force Academy are not that far away.

Parking price is a little steep but worth it for the view!

Very cool place to see especially if you're from out of state.

Boats and jet skis can go right up to the beach and the reservoir is just so beautiful.

Beautiful community park. Large Reservoir with beach,good for all water sports. Camping and all facilities for trailers. Dog park and horse stables.

There is nothing really special about this place. It is a park on a lake and a good place for a picnic and a walk. If you need a quick getaway from the busyness, you can go to this park on the way to somewhere.

This is a great place for boating, camping, bike riding, bird watching and hiking. It's a gem in the middle of the city. That being said there are a lot of people that enjoy this park so the camping books up early and the lines get long to get into the park during the peak of the summer. The lake gets pretty crazy with all the jet ski's.

Good fishing and trails. Cherry Creek is a beautiful site with a wonderful backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.

There are many great things that you can do while visiting here. There is a swimming area, playground, picnic areas, boating dock, and lots of trails with wildlife. In a designated area of the park there is a shooting/ target range. It is a far corner of the park away from everything else and run by several range masters. This park is huge for being right in the middle of city.

Annual pass is well worth it. Hiking, biking, boating, fishing and camping in the heart of a major metropolitan area. If you are a birder bring your camera. Lovely place to go for a walk.

We have camped here four times during the past few years as we crisscrossed the country in our RV.

The park is, by far, the cleanest, efficient, and prettiest campground we’ve encountered in a big city. Hands down a must stay.

So why only a rating of 4 stars? Because the park has the worst reservation system. Totally frustrating. As an example, we could not book a three night stay because they were ‘full’. But we were able to book three different, consecutive one night stays. So we had to move every night to a different campsite. And the campsite on the third night was empty all three days. The Camp Hosts jokingly refer to this as the Cherry Creek shuffle. I call it a pain in the neck.

And with all the ‘campground is full’ signs posted everywhere but only 2/3 sites were actually filled you can bet the State is getting shorted.

We were in Denver for a convention and had a little time the last night so we decided to check out this park. $9 is kind of steep for an hour's visit but after being cooped up in a hotel for 4 days it was nice to get out and try and see the natural beauty of the area. We were surprised by the expansive beach. There is only one little pull off area at the top of a hill to see the mountain vistas, although I saw Pike's Peak way in the distance. Big gatherings of people on the beach and many signs warning of crime so I'm not sure I would have felt comfortable spending much time there. It's interesting to have this remnant of the foothills prairie in the middle of suburbia. The view of downtown Denver is pretty amazing but most of the roads are down at lake level.

for a semi-urban state park this place is fantastic..!!
from the double digit acre dog park... i'm not even sure how big it is...I think you can walk about a mile right down the middle of Cherry Creek with your dog... to the marina lounge, equipment rental , fishing camping swimming hiking biking picnic walking... then there's the model airplane area, full shooting range...maybe I'm prejudiced I get to drive through it every day on my way home from work

Cherry Creek State Park is an amazing oasis in the heart of Denver. Once there it can be hard to remember that one is in a major metro area. Nice picnic areas, swimming, and trails. Great for running or biking. Only down side is that they allow jet skis on the lake so it can be noisy.

THis is where one goes if they want to ride bikes, do water stuff or camp. Park seemed kind of crowded but there is lots of room for people to do a variety of things. Some great hiking trails and open space.
The line to get in took a long time.

A local Denver area walking club hosts a 10 kilometer walking event which is mostly in the park. There are restrooms and water available along the way. Many picnic tables, shelters, and a good looking, well-maitained beach at the reservoir, for people to enjoy.

In the past I have loved this park. I have loved the water and the trails and for the most part I still do. So when I rented Dixon Grove to throw a 90th birthday party for my beloved Dad and people were coming from as far away as Mexico city, I asked Kelly (In the office) if we could get in early to set up prior to the guests arriving. She said "No" and I asked if we could clean the space ourselves and have them come and review it prior and she said "Absolutely not"..... Not, Oh my let's see what we can do to help, or something supportive. She was snarky and negative and made the day so much harder than it needed to be. My car was also hit in the parking lot and the person left the scene. It was very noisy and the fumes from barbecue lighter fluid was strong and it was just really unpleasant. Plus the bathrooms were not functional and so port A Potties were used. Don't recommend this for any special events

Cherry Creek is a great place to get outdoors that is still close to the city. Trails are great for Cycling or Walking. Nice spot to go to when you only have an afternoon but need some outdoor time. Recommended.

Went there today and it such a well kept State Park, much like the ones in my home state of IL. Had fun watching this guy do tricks on the side of the water with some kind of board?? Don't know much about the things kids use now, I would call it a mini surfboard. Lol!!

Although it is a clear sunny winter day, the park is a wonderful place for families with or without pets! Great trails for walking, biking, rollerblading, running, or walking the family dog! Camping spots available, picnic spots to enjoy a leisurely lunch, and don't forget about boating and fishing in the summer months! Must visit!!

Hiking, boating and everything in between. This is a beautiful spot for people of all ages and shapes to sit back and relax in nature. The trials are wonderful, lots of flora and fauna to see. You can see birds of all kinds and other animals in their natural habitat. I truly enjoyed the time together with family and nature.

I have loved this nice little piece of nature in the city. Have been going there for 16 + years. i visit far lest frequently for two reasons. SOME visitors don't respect your personal space and are quite intimidating and the bicycle traffic (who don't have to pay to come in) many times so not follow the rules of the roads.Sure not the wonderful place it use to be .

Plenty to do in this lovely park - great hard paths for walking or bike riding - skeet shooting - large lake for boating and fishing - Marina with a restaurant- nice to see such wide open spaces in the congested Denver area - Rangers are very helpful - $8.00 day pass - $80 for seasonal. Will repeat !

May be from drought conditions, but the park is really looking tired and run down. A lot of the picnic areas need to be updated and fixed. Nice lake to go boating or skiing in but can really get crowded with too many boats. Had to hunt around for decent area to have picnic and play around at. Could use cleaning up.

Love this reservoir. It's quiet, despite being located in a busy part of the city. It's a great place to bring kids and introduce them to camping.

We love to camp at Cherry Creek the spot are nice a spacious, clean and easy to get in and out of.

We also enjoy playing in the lake or hiking the many trails.

Horrible lines on weekends in the summer but the park itself is superb. Dog park is exceptional. Acres and acres of free roaming for our little Pugs!

I love that I can hop on my bicycle in a very urban environment and be at the lakefront, feeling a million miles from the city in just a few short minutes. I have a bicycle with a child carrier that I used to bring my 5 year old and her beach toys. She loves it, as do I.

Went to Cherry Creek state park with my daughter. The lake has a beach with sand and designated swimming areas. Has a place to grill and many people had tents near the beach.
You need a pass to drive your car into the park a day pass is $9-$10 a day or you can get an annual pass for $70.00. You can ride a bicycle or walk in for free.
There are many things to do at this park. Swimming, fishing, boating, they have a jet ski rental, shooting range, place for remote control toys, lots of trails. And it's all surrounded by cities.

I live close by and the dog loves coming here for walks and play in the water. It's like an island of nature in the middle of the city. Hard to believe it's surrounded by building and highways when your there. I even drive thru on my way home from work some days. Great way to unwind!

I ride my bicycle here often. A great park with some wildlife (rarely seen, but there). The fishing is very hit and miss but you can land some good sized fish here. The bike paths are wonderful. Very well-maintained and not too strenuous. It's a gorgeous visit no matter how you travel through the park. Also has a dog off-leash park, which is great!

This place is a little oasis in the middle of a big City. This is the City of Aurora’s crown jewel. You can boat, jet ski, bike ride, fish, swim kayak, picnic and camp all within a few minutes of home. My husband and I ride our bikes around this reservoir several times a week and I have to say this is my favorite time of year out here, it is absolutely beautiful with the trees and grasses changing colors and their contrast against the cool blue skies. We see deer and other wildlife on almost every ride! Campsites are large, comfortably laid out and cleaned daily they have big shade trees for Colorado’s warm fall days and all sites have campfire pits for the cool crisp nights. Other info: Marina, seasonal boat rental, picnic tables and grills, clean bathrooms located throughout the park, dump station, group camping and picnic areas

SO amazing what is in this park if you take time to drive and walk to it all. We went to geocache but the parking on the lake and all the picnic areas were amazing. Fields, swamp, wet lands, and swimming! So close to our hotel in Denver and such a great day. Only complaint would be the boats allowed in with car motors in them racing around the lake with loud roaring pipes. All the others we met at the park were also dismayed as to why that is allowed. Hiking far from the lake you could still here it and it was unbearable at the picnic area as the men kept coming and going out reving their engines like high school kids. Great park otherwise! Amazing I say!

The park has lots of trails for exploring and a reservoir to swim and play in. Had I had more time I would have checked more of it out.

Close.
Not too busy.
Get there early.
Great fishing. Walleye.
My favorite is to take my family and eat dinner on the boat or shore late when lake is calm and tranquil.

This was truly an amazing experience simply because you would never think that they would have something like that going on they picked a Perfect soundtrack to go along with the light show. When I think of a laser light show I am thinking of a high-speed laser however this one is somewhat a little bit more imaginative and if you absorb all of what's going on he will truly enjoy the experience

Been here many times and always found it peacful and a place to recharge. Wonderful place to walk and just take in the ceanery and the solitude. Ideal place to get away from the hustle and bussle of the city while still being there. Highly recommended.

Just needing to kill a few hours before a late flight out of Denver, I chose to visit Cherry Creek. The park has surprisingly few trees but a lovely lake and calming atmosphere in the middle of the the metroplex. i was shocked to have to pay $9 daily entry fee for what amounted to naptime, but not a problem. What was a problem was the goings-on in the parking lot in which I located. Shortly after resting my seat back, a litany of ranger/police flashers, disruptive chatter, tow-truck doings proceeded for the next few hours. Although they wouldn't discuss it, the park officials and gendarmes were obviously arresting a suspect and impounding his vehicle. It seriously disrupted the peace and quiet of the park setting, but this is hardly a problem to be routinely expected. Overall a nice park within the city.

We were looking for a place to relax and plan our two day visitr to Aurora. This place was more than perfect for that. Lots of nature to take in!

It is a pretty good place to do kayaking and a very nice picnic spot, but if you have to do boating please pre-book the boats if you don't have one :-).

The park was a great outing for fresh air and exercise. Paved trails galore for walking or biking. $ 10 for a day pass with lots of trails and quiet in the city.

Being so close to the heart of Denver, this state park provides a ton of outdoor options. Enjoy water sports, biking, bird watching and camping to just name a few.

Great bike riding trail! Water was great too. Fun watching boats and skiers. Wish we had a boat as well;)

VERY BIG! Great for walks and very pretty area! beach by lake is small but nice! Lots of birds and great fishing! campsites are nice and affordable! Water can be cloudy and is def cold! I would recommend going in the fall or late summer

Really clean, nicely laid out. I was surprised by all the activities available, especially during the week. Will return when back in Aurora / Denver for work.

Such a great place to walk with friends! There are clear open trails and lots of miles to roam. There are bathrooms, and fantastic places to take sunset pictures by the water.

Cherry Creek park is located between Cherry Creek and Parker. It's a wonderful place to drive through, camp, go to the gun range, etc.

We stopped here to do an early morning run. The trails, both paved and unpaved are very well maintained. I thought by getting there early there here would be not very many people, but there was plenty of people getting their exercise in early in the morning.

the park has an off-leash area for dogs where they can run around, play with other dogs, play in the creek, just an outstanding area for dogs to be DOGS!

also, there are camping areas, picnic areas, shooting, horseback riding, boating, just an over-abundance of activities

I also photographed Double Crested Cormorant and Bullock's Oriole. A very popular place for bicycling and boating, and camping.

Ridiculous line to get in. We have been waiting for over one hour!!!! Poor management at best,,, it is unclear what the problem is but it is taking cars over 10 minutes to buy. Pass.

Cherry Creek State Park is situated smack dab in the middle of Aurora, CO. Adjacent to I-225 and Parker Rd., the park offers a wide variety of things to see and do. We have enjoyed the walking trails (keep your dog leashed please) as well as the biking paths and the shooting range. If you are a dog lover, take advantage of the Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA), accessible from either inside the park or from the south entrance off of Parker and Orchard Rd. This very large fenced in area allows your dog to run free and play in Cherry Creek. We have been going there since our arrival in 2014 and absolutely love it (so does our Yellow Lab Emma). The shooting range also has a great sausage and hot dog stand, serving up a variety of sausage meats to include elk, bison, rattle snake, and more. The range is reasonably priced (ask for a military discount if you qualify) and has a good selection of rental weapons and ammunition for purchase.

It is a nice park but I do not like all the motorized vehicles on the water. It has gotten really bad over the years. The water is dirty and there is a lot of trash around the park.

We tried out our new camper here before heading to the Western Slope. It was really a nice site with clean toilets and showers and a beautiful bike path.

This park is very large and has a lot to offer. I have only been here in the winter but there are plenty of places to hike plus they have the largest (and nicest) dog park I have ever been to so far.

The Cherry Creek Gun Range is located in Cherry Creek State Park. It does cost to get into the park, but it's a reasonable day rate. The gun range is off by itself, and is also very reasonable. They have shooting alleys for both pistols and rifles. The staff is very friendly and safety is upmost on their minds. They sell ammo, targets, ear and eye protection and rent guns. I have visited this range with my grandson on many occasions and have never had a problem with safety.

Great place for a family gathering, Great for BBq picnics and water sports. Play area for the kids is great.

The park is in very good shape. They keep it very clean and very safe to go work out. There are miles of walking trails . There is a b8g lake there you can take your boat or jet ski to ride . The park charges money to park there bit there are parking spot for free on the other side off the road. And you can park there till it gets dark . You can go fishing on the lake. You could spend your hole day there enjoying the park.

State does an excellent job in keeping this park in great shape. Has just about everything for a park; camping, boating, fishing, hiking and cycling trails, off-leash dog area, aero field, shooting range, etc.....and easy to get to.

We've lived in this area for over 20 years and have been to the lake here many, many times. Sadly, we just only recently discovered the amazing dog park here! It is incredible. Acres and acres of off-leash, fenced-in land for the dogs to run and play. A great stream for them to wade in and swim. It's the perfect open space for them to get exercise and valuable socialization. I can't say enough good things about it. The only thing I dislike is irresponsible dog owners who fail to pick up after their dogs even though there are stations with baggies all over the place. Most do, but too many don't. Also, it can get very muddy during and after wet weather. I recommend getting some good waterproof boots. I'd get them anyway because it is fun if you can wade in the water with your pups and explore the areas across the stream. Do yourself a favor and get the annual park pass (under $100) and the annual dog park pass ($20 if I remember correctly). It pays for itself quickly and even if you don't use it all, what can be wrong with contributing to a beautiful state park? I highly recommend this place.

This is a beautiful low key day trip stop. There were many places for a picnic including picnic tables with barbecues. We saw deer and many birds during our afternoon stop there. The bathrooms were closed but there were several port-a-potties around.

There is a biking/walking path that runs through the park but we were there just for a relaxing afternoon stop. We took a short stroll in a few different areas and for the most part it was very relaxing and peaceful. They do allow motor-boats and Jet Ski's so there was occasional noise near the water from them.

I wish we had more time to spend there, we would definitely go back if we were in the area.

Great 20 mile bike path around the lake. FYI You can park your car near the entrance and ride your bike or walk in in for free. Entrances are at Quincy Ave or Hampten. You can park at Cherry Creek High School also

We found a nice shady place to sit and throw a worm in the water. There were quite a few JetSki's and it was a bit noisy. But we enjoyed our day fishing. This park also has horseback riding, biking and hiking trails, swim beach, picnic areas, camping places and even a place to dock your boat .

This park is a nice park with tons to do. I love the way you see people with their dogs, their friends, their family, and sometimes just alone enjoying the park. I love the trail system that goes for miles. Great place to just sit for a few hours.

We booked this venue for our wedding in June, we met with Tamara and things seemed great, very nice lady. Got a call back from Tamara, came in a couple weeks later to sign contract, BIG mistake.  Durning the signing of the contract Lisa the "president" was asked by Tamara to join in to learn the process. Lisa and coworker snubbed us all and ignored us, but she was able to sit at the bar and sip her vodka soda. Unfortunately we still signed the contract. But before we signed the contract we asked Tamara what happens if we back out of the venue and find something that would work better with us and our guests.  Her exact words were "I have never not given anyone the booking deposit back, ($2,100+.) I have had a few couples that had to change the venue and I allowed them to back out." 8 months before our wedding date in a professional nicely way asked for our deposit back, even offering we would be okay with half of it. They came back and told us to change our wedding date.... NO chance of that happening.
We then emailed Tamara with questions with ZERO response. Several times.
A month later we found out that she QUIT and Susan was now in charge. She had no idea about the wedding or the venue as she was new and was clear about that several times.
We also learned that we had to use a "preferred" vendor of their choice for food.  After visiting the only three allowed food vendors found out that Pelican Bay gets a kick back from these vendors if they are used.
Once we found out that we had to pay almost 13k for food for 30 people we asked to withdraw from the venue, 8 months before our wedding date. We were told to basically kick rocks and no contact was made after on their part.

We NEVER heard from the "president" Lisa, EVER. We then emailed the owner, Eric and NOTHING, complete silence.

BRIDES!!! Brides!!! BRIDES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beware, do NOT do business with these people, you never know when people will quit or get fired. Too much money to play with, look elsewhere.
I now see why so many people were upset when the old Marina owners were forced out by this new "ownership".  Stay far away from them. All they want is money and they do not care about you.
THERE Are many other venue's that put this one to shame. Believe me. They took over $2,100+ from us and don't have the nerve to contact us.
I wouldn't want this on my wedding day... WOULD YOU?!?!?!

This little lake in the middle of town is so peaceful and quiet. It is a great place to go and just sit and people watch or just to enjoy nature !
It's a definite must go see !!!

One would not necessarily expect to find a nice park and lake so near Aurora but we explored Cherry Creek Park for about 90 minutes and found it very nice. The officials are intent on keeping this place nice so there are signs with rules about this and that to make sure you keep it nice. There is a $9 fee to drive your car in, but note that if you BIKE in, you can get in free. There were lots of bikers and also lots of people with dogs on this beautiful Thursday. They have a good sized lake and lots of people in boats and jet skis. I would imagine that on a weekend it is crazy here. I saw a number of fishermen, plenty of people running on the paths, and others just enjoying the view. Anyone bringing a boat must get it inspected first to make sure no invasive creatures get into the lake. If you live in Colorado you can get a season pass and you can also buy a separate pass just for the dog park and that is $20 per year. We saw and heard lots of birds. Also nice is that on the paths they have restrooms at regular intervals. Definitely worth a trip!

A great state park just outside of Denver. Enjoy hiking, bicycling, boating, sailing, fishing, camping, horseback riding, snow shoeing. There is a great huge fenced in dog park. Open year round.

Huge park, amazing for picnics and family gatherings. Great area to be in with tons of shopping and entertainment nearby.

I went during the winter timeframe and it was stunning. Everything was white and looked like a winter wonderland. The mountains showed in the background of the frozen lake. Absolutely recommended. But there is a fee. In the winter there was no one at the booth, but i heard during the summer there is

If you are not looking to swim this is a great park. But the swimming is HORRIBLE. I live 5 minutes from here and will not take the kids swimming here. The water is polluted with motor oil, you can SEE it on the water surface. Their so called beach area is full of droppings from the massive about of geese out here, and they don't even try to clean it up. I have lived in this neighborhood nearly my whole life and it has always been filthy swimming. That said, and hopefully clearly. The rest of the park is GREAT for biking, walking, and boating. JUST DON'T SWIM IN IT!!!

My wife and I were only there for almost an hour. Wondering place for even a stroll. My lady took some amazing pictures. My 7 month old daughter also enjoyed her time. Cherry Creek is an amazing place to visit, smiles guaranteed.

Near the South side of the park is an absolutely huge dog park. You have to have a special dog park pass (you an purchase by the day or the year). Cherry creek passes through, and the dogs can swim or run around in the water. People are friendly, and usually so are the dogs.

You can hike, bike and roller blade through the many trails surrounding the reservoir. The grassy area is pretty dry now but spring, fall and winter you can spot all sorts of wildlife from pelicans and eagles - to coyotes and deer. It's a good spot to get away from the traffic!

This large state park and campground right in the middle of urban Denver was an unexpected delight. Campsites we large, spacious and private. Public restrooms were brand new and very clean. This is a lovely place to camp (either tent or RV) while staying in the Denver area.

We love Cherry Creek State Park campgrounds. They are clean, have plenty of space and full hook-up sites. Since it is in town you do get some highway noise but it's easy to ignore. Summer weekends the place gets really full and if you leave the park, you may have to wait in a long (car) line to get back in. I wish they had a separate entrance for campers:) Usually our first camp of the year is at CC for the easy access to places, in case of an camper emergency and potential snow.
We take our kayaks but not a huge fan of the water there.

Well kept park petfect for family or solo visits. Clean. Multiple activities to enjoy. Camping, biking, walking, boating. What makes it special for me is accessibility. Located within driving distance of the Denver Metro area. Great for week or weekend trip without having to escape to the mountains for similar outdoor activities in the mountain regions of Colorado.

It was a beautiful ride thru the park. We did not pay the fee and did not get out. Just grinding Through. Not many animals. A few birds and prairie dogs. Pretty lake. Clean restroom

Best place for BBQ and family outing . Check for weather and try and go to swimming beach side as u can have a feast for a bigger group .

We really enjoyed the biking here. On one trip one of our bikes blew a tire out. I was able to a safe spot while my husband got the truck to Pick me up. Several kind souls stopped to check on me. I will be back

Such a fun day with the family! The weather was so nice, and the place is beautiful and inexpensive. Only 10 dollars per vehicle, and its so worth it. They have grills and bathrooms, trails. SO NICE.

This is an awesome state park. An oasis in the middle of the Denver Metro area! I have used the facilities of this park for 40+ years. The dog park is fun for both humans & canines! Camping is also a great experience ... Lots of shady sights ... Sites are level, spacious, and always clean.
There is a marina, too. Boats to rent ... or spaces to keep your own.
I prefer to camp during the Spring or Fall because it's usually cooler, less busy, and the fall colors are beautiful.

I used to visit this place as a kid, birthday parties, swim days, etc.
I have to say this place always remains full.
They have the swim section where all the kids and family can enjoy a splash in the sun. They have the other section for boats and water jet skis. Everyone seems to have their pets leashed which is a plus for safety with all the kids around. I found that the food court that was once there was closed, not sure if just for that day or permanently.
Bathrooms are not very clean at all but, I think that goes for any water park or lake/state park. They do allow you to consume alcohol so long as it is in a can not a glas bottle. Park rangers are around picking up trash and trying to keep it clean. You can take your own propane grill which is nice. Entrance fee was 9.00 which you cant beat. The biggest no no for me was the car line to get in and parking. Parking is always super far from where your picnic area is, and in my opinion they could use more picnic areas. Would i return? Yes.

Went for a run around the lake. Nice and clean park. They have places to cookout, launch your boat and pleanty of parking.

If you're looking for a good place to bring your family and pets this is the best place for you. Hopefully you will have a great time

Great open space, easy to get to, park and lots of things to do ranging from hiking, boats, fishing, dog park, camping, shooting range, horseback riding and more I probably don't even know about. Get the season pass. Highly reco - great day outside and view of the mountains.

Even though I got lost the first time, I never hesitated to go back. The pathways are paved and the whole park is so well-kept, you would never know it was a public place.

Nice park to stay at would recommend it to anybody with an rv or tent. We saw Deer rooming around along with wild turkeys. It's a quite and peaceful to stay! We will come back.

Fairly crowded on a Sunday--and a 90 degree at that. Great spot for low HP watercraft and sport. Saw kayaks, canoes, paddleboards (carrying dogs), swimmers, sailboats, jetskis . . . . Some beach areas, lots of picnic spots and things for the kids to play on. There is also an off-leash dog area along with MILES of trails. Great spot for running and biking. A day pass was $9--a little excessive for an out-of-towner with only a few hours to visit--but wonderful for locals.

I spent the Fourth of July weekend in Denver and visited cherry creek a few different times - first the reservoir, which was a little crowded but beautiful nonetheless, and then the bike trial which was well paved and easy to follow. Great for outdoorsy adventures!

Surrounded by city but feels like you are in the country. Boating, fishing, hiking and camping all available with trees and gorgeous views. Well worth a visit.

If you want to get away from all noise and pressure of the big city, drive a few minutes to Cherry Creek State Park and enjoy the peace and quite while hiking or biking the miles of trails. You may see a wide variety wild life, including Bald Eagles, hawks, wide assortment of water fowl, Mule and White Tail deer and hungry Coyotes. You will also find great fishing, boating and camping opportunities.

Have used Dixon’s Grove for company events in the past. The pavilion is helpfully shaded with picnic tables. The grove is shaded and has a small beach. Restrooms are nicely maintained. The state park is located conveniently close to Aurora and Denver.

One of the BEST dog parks in the metro area.. Great place to run and power walk.. Your dogs will enjoy the freedom to run free..

Nice cool steam along the path, get there early when it's cool.. Weekends and holidays get busy.. Make sure you buy your yearly dog pass and park pass..

First off, make sure you get the correct entrance! Initially I went in the south entrance but there's not much there. I got my bearings and found another entrance where there were some nice trails and a lot of water activities. Looks like they have a really nice campground as well.

Fabulous and easy to access with State Park pass. Thousands of acres and miles of trails. Off leash area for good dogs, horse rental, fishing. Like birds? My favorites include pelicans, bald eagles, red tailed hawks, ducks, wigeons and coots in the numerous wetlands.
Great family areas. Sandy beaches, RVcamping, spaces to play.

Caution: the main paved trails are used by FAST road bike riders in training . Stay to the right of the trail and move predictably to avoid encounters. Also keep snack size dogs very close or in arms. Coyotes love them. No off leash dogs at all.

Possibly the cleanest and nicest camping we have ever experienced. Although the showers didn't work while we were there, The showers and bathrooms were very clean.

always a good place to go to go boating swimming, I even used to take the dog there. Bring drinks and food but take what you bring back home. This is so don't trash the place for the next person

Beautiful. Such an abundance of wildlife, birds and plenty of spots to go and play and hide out. I have camped here before and it was a very special time for my family.

My puppies are only 11 weeks old and do not fit into their collars just yet, so I had to carry them down by the water. And, I had to be careful that they didn't run out onto the ice.

Visited near sunset, lots of wildlife to see. Park clearly gets a lot of traffic, the day entrance price was $10 and people seem to come there for fishing, picnicking, etc.

I live riding my bike out here. Miles of well paved paths and roads for bikes. Great views of the reservoir and the front range everywhere. They have a goofy tiki bar here in summer which is kind of nice although don't think adrift or trader Vic's. You can also rent canoes if you want to have some fun on the water.

I took my friends wedding pictures here (I'm not a professional, just for fun) and it's beautiful ! I've never been here before but I'm going to keep coming back!

Beautiful woodsy walk even on a hot summer day. You can even run into a deer on the tree-shaded path. The trails are well maintained.

We stayed 2 nights at Cherry Creek st park while visiting Denver. This was a super nice campground! Our site (pioneer loop #50) was a nice back in site. To me it seemed nicer than the pull thru sites around us. The bathroom was near by and super nice and clean!! Showers were coin operated. I think they were 50 cents for first 3 minutes and 25 cents for each minute after, or something like that. There was laundry facilites nearby, which were also nice.

The park was right off the main road with gas stations, restaurants and stores right outside, but it felt away from the city. And they had wifi!

Would highly recommend.

Fishing is poor at this pond ! Too many rangers bugging everyone . Overall I would pass on this state park 12 bucks too much .

While visiting family in Aurora, they took us to Cherry Creek SP for an afternoon outing and an opportunity for some hiking. This large park surrounds the Cherry Creek Reservoir with a six mile paved trail around the lake--ideal for biking and walking. There are multiple loop paths radiating off this main trail. The first we took was Butterfly hill with a splendid community of prairie dogs. We later took the wetlands loop which was partially closed for repair. There is a RC (remote-control) model airplane strip--fun to watch. On the east side is a good swimming beach and a large RV park. If you plan to park your RV you will need reservations made LONG BEFORE your arrival due to popularity. A day's auto pass is $10 payable at either the east or west gate.

Stopped just overnight on a cross country trek. Wow! What a great state park. RV campgrounds are huge and spacious with lots of trees and grass. Nice fire ring /grill combination. Picnic table area freshly raked and landscapes with low stone wall. First class. Easy online registration even during this COVID time. BE SURE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE! Park is often full and only takes reservations.

Biking through the reservoir was great. My friend got a flat tire, and we asked a ranger for a ride back to our car. No problem!

Anyone would love this place. Quiet, wonderful hiking and walks. Picnic in nature next time!! Clean.

I had been on a business trip in Aurora for several days stuck in a crowded conference room with minimal air conditioning. I really wanted to get outside. My co-worker recommended Cherry Creek State Park. I drove there in my rented car and walked around. I saw great scenery, including the sun setting low over the lake, with fierce sunlight that was almost unpleasant to be in. The bicyclists that zipped by on the nearly empty park road looked like they were having great fun. I couldn't really get the most benefit out of the park, since I was in work clothing and work shoes. But it was a nice visit. Being an East Coast person, I did notice that this "park" is nothing like what an East Coast park is - it's a much more desolate landscape than I expected, with few or no deciduous trees.

So, I usually take my dogs out for a walk daily in the Cherry Creek State Park, and not only do I love it, they love it too! The dog off-leash area is a great plain where you can have your dogs run around and have them even play in the water (there's a river near), the nature is also especially beautiful... the sunsets are really stunning when you go there in the evening. I also go to the reservoir to try out my boat once in a while during the summer. The reservoir is really big and nice, but usually there are a lot people and pretty crowded on the water if you don't go on the weekends. The only other thing is the mosquitoes, I personally don't prefer going to places with a bunch of mosquitoes there but, depending on the year and season when you're going, there might not be as much-otherwise everything is very delighting. The park is also great for group camps and picnic's I go there annually to rent a group camping area for about 3 or 4 days and train with them. So there's a lot of recreational activities that everyone can enjoy, here's a list:
There's a:
1. Boat marina
2. Shooting center
3. Model airplane field
4. Dog-off leash area
5. Fishing area and much more which I can't really remember right now))) Definitely worth a visit!

Went to the park with some friends. Walked around and enjoyed the nice paths! It has 14 or 16 miles trail. Camping available and you can rent stand up paddleboards or kayaks right near the marina. I never get bored walking around here!

What an adventure. I am not from a city and have always enjoyed boating and kayaking in remote areas. I am here on business for a few months and brought my kayak. I got there early to beat the rush and as expected, it was fairly quiet until about 10 am at which time the place started erupting with life (city folk cant function properly without crowds, hustle, and bustle). I got there at 5 and departed shortly after 10. Not a place for a quiet weekend.

There are a lot of areas I don't use at this park--shooting range, fishing, camping but I appreciate the bike trails and photography. Colorado is a semi arid climate, but there's so much water in the area that you can see birds you wouldn't see in much of Colorado.

Dirty water, "crystal brown" as someone else said, lots of algae. Rangers are jerks, my husband got a ticket for no life vest - we were unaware of the law (our bad) but he got the ticket when he took the time to take back the life vest they had given him rather than leaving it on the beach

Love to take the Dogs to the Park. They love to run and run with other dogs and enjoy the water too.

You would never know you are in the middle of a metro area. This will take you into the loveliest forest walk.

You can enjoy the fishing, camping, wild life, as well as birds of prey. Perhaps you'd prefer swimming, boating, sailing or simply watching others totally enjoying these various sports. The Park Rangers are wonderful and helpful...