Cherry Creek State Park - Best Park in Colorado

Cherry Creek State Park is one of the metro area’s premier family destinations. The lake at Cherry Creek was formed by a dam and offers fishermen, swimmers, boaters, water skiers, windsurfers and paddleboarders a top recreation destination. All water activities have designated areas for safety. While the lake is a tremendous attraction, the park also has areas for camping, picnicking, and hiking and biking on 35 miles of trails. Other hobbyists take advantage of the shooting range, wildlife observation areas and a horseback riding stable. Model airplane enthusiasts can be found at the airplane field on a regular basis. This 3,300 acre park offers amazing opportunities for people of all ages to spend time in the beautiful Colorado outdoors.