Outdoor Adventures
Beyond hiking, Douglas County offers rock climbing, horseback riding, ziplining, fishing, and more. The county's 843 square miles of Front Range terrain make it an outdoor enthusiast's playground.
25 places

Sandbox VR

Challenge Hill and Trails at Philip S. Miller Park

The Escape Game Lone Tree

The EDGE Ziplines & Adventures (Formerly Castle Rock Adventure Park)

Castlewood Canyon State Park
Expansive park with hiking trails, rock climbing walls, wildlife viewing opportunities & more.

Philip S. Miller Park
320-are public park with a trail network, adventure playground & picnic area with shelters.

Roxborough State Park
Geological site with wildlife, hiking trails overlooking red-rock formations & a visitor's center.

Boondocks Food and Fun - Parker
Entertainment complex with a go-kart circuit, lazer tag zone & bowling alley, plus fast food.

Cherry Creek State Park
Large park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.

Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park
Winding trails along Cherry Creek featuring informational signs on native plants and wildlife.

Chatfield State Park
Biking, hiking, camping & boating with scenic views of the foothills & Platte River Valley.

Deer Creek Canyon Park
Grassy escape where elk, bears & cougars coexist with hikers, bikers & such amid rolling hills.

O'Brien Park
This town park has a softball field, basketball court, playgrounds, an outdoor pool & picnic areas.

South Valley Park
Scenic spot on 909 acres with mountain-bike, bridle & hiking trails, plus elk & mule deer sightings.

Bluffs Regional Park Trail
Popular 2.7-mi. loop trail offering hikers & runners views of Denver, the Front Range & wildlife.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Denver
This indoor flight facility offers free-fall adventures, with room for parties, meetings & lessons.

Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail
This 8.5-mile trail used by hikers, cyclists & horseback riders runs through grassy meadows.

South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center
Spanning over 880 acres, this park offers 5 lakes for fishing, extensive trails & nature programs.

Village Greens Park
Large city park offering playing fields, picnic areas, a playground & a biking/hiking trail.

Highlands Ranch Mansion

Challenger Regional Park

Park Meadows
This enclosed shopping mall with over 185 retailers & restaurants offers valet parking.

Rock Park
Park featuring a short hike that provides quick elevation gain & sweeping views from the top.

Festival Park
This scenic community area features an amphitheater, picnic pavilion & paved walking trails.
