South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center

"This is one of my favorite parks outside of Highlands Ranch! It houses picnic tables for those who enjoy a Mountain View with their meal, and a wonderfully soothing river where ducks lazily float by. From bike trails to bird watching, this place is perfect for a family getaway. While it gives strong vibes of a pleasant oasis tucked away, it’s actually within walking distance to food and shopping. My husband and I picked up bowls from Vibe just down the street and had a relaxing lunch in the shade of an ancient tree. Green buds are breaking through the tips of branches, heralding spring. Strong"

3 weeks ago

"We found a nature trail [dirt] that splits off to the left of the asphalt path. This is going south and just before you cross the bridge right at Mineral and Sante Fe. It was a really cool nature walk and saw all sorts of birds, ducks, and beaver dams. I will probably walk it again tomorrow."

a month ago

"This is a fantastic place for a stroll. We absolutely adore the Plate River Trail and are gradually working on walking it in sections. This week, we started from the trailhead and the nature center near Santa Fe Avenue. The nature center was incredibly interesting and had some really cool exhibits. Plus, there were public restrooms there, which was a nice touch. Just a heads up, you’ll need to be careful of the cyclists. They can sometimes go a bit too fast, but most of them are pretty considerate. The trail goes both north and south, and we decided to go south. We walked all the way down to t"

4 months ago