Cherry Creek State Park

This used to be the perfect nearby spot to watch the stars and the moon, but now you can’t be here after 10pm unless you’re camping, which is a bummer. That said, it’s still a great place to sit by the water and read. There’s a pretty cool model airfield, lots of picnic tables, and plenty of bike trails with nice scenery for being right in town. It’s especially peaceful in the off season. Summer, however, is way too crowded. The jet skis are often inconsiderate of their wake near the swimming areas! Also on several occasions they’ve come in fast and way too close, forcing people to jump out of the way to avoid being hit. The entrance line also gets ridiculous. I wouldn’t plan a full lake day here during peak season, but I do come often just to sit by the water and watch the wildlife, which is still really nice. The water is questionable for swimming, though plenty of people still do. All that to say this if you just need a quick nature fix it’s super convenient. Would I go camping or plan a day here ? Very slim chances. Colorado literally has over 4000 lakes to choose from other than this .

I needed nature. Indoors for three days, I needed to stretch and move. They say it is good for the parasympathetic nervous system. I don't know about that, but I felt flattened out and stiff. I was not prepared for the gorgeous prairie with the grasses and occasional wetlands populated by birds. Cherry Creek would take weeks to explore and enjoy, and then there is boating in the summer months and a model plane field where a teen attempted to fire a rocket 🚀 but we never saw the launch. It didn't matter, the views and the breezes revived me and then, darting across the road, I saw a coyote, something rare and exotic to someone from the Northeast. Bring a lunch. Walk. Chill. Enjoy

One of the top five parks I’ve ever visited—and I’ve been to a lot of places. It’s amazing how close it is to the city, yet it feels so peaceful. No traffic noise, no sirens—just calm and nature. The sunsets are truly breathtaking. You can hear geese and ducks flying by while you’re grilling. Honestly, you can’t ask for more than that.

We really loved our stay here! It's hard to wrap your brain around the fact that you are in the middle of a city. Massive amount of beautiful, well cared for nature. Very easy to get in and out with our 40' RV, LOTS of trails and space to walk the dogs (would have been perfect for bike riding), enjoyed fires at night and even saw the northern lights! Great laundry area (easy to use app so no worries about finding quarters). Pay showers but I didn't use. There was a large coyote presence so I would be cautious leaving any small dogs unattended but they pretty much kept their distance. We loved hearing them at night. Would love to stay again!

This is a great place to visit for long walks, biking and running/jogging. There is also a campground area, beach, marina! It was beautiful and peaceful when we visited, I can imagine the crowds during summertime. We enjoyed our visit.

I went yesterday, July 29, 2025, with my husband. The place is beautiful for hiking and camping, although some young people don't believe in cleanliness and throw trash everywhere, even though the reserve provides them with all the necessary places and trash containers. Nevertheless, the romantic reserve is beautiful, sunny days are available, and water is always available near all the seating areas, and the bathrooms are clean.

I love this lake to fish It's so clean and so many trees and vegetation and animals I've seen dear many times. I also saw big toad. This is my go-to place when I want to relax take my dog out.