Central Park
City Parks & Gardens
Downtown
Local Culture, Sports & Recreation, Architecture, Literature, Music, Outdoors, Art
Notes: The Boulder Creek Path is paved, and plowed regularly in the winter. There are multiple easy access points along the way.
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Notes: You can always duck into the library and use their restrooms. Aside from that, the closest public restrooms are at Eben G. Fine Park, Boulder Creek Path's westernmost point, and on Pearl Street Mall at 13th St.
Central Park
Downtown Park Bordering Boulder Creek
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Between Canyon Blvd and Arapaho Ave (from 6th to 13th Sts) Boulder, CO 80302 |
+1 303 441 3440 |
Description
This downtown green space is a favorite spot for Boulderites of all ages, from kids fishing at the Evert Pierson Fishing Ponds to the west, to rollerbladers and joggers cruising along the Boulder Creek Path, to downtown business folks enjoying lunch under a tree, to college students playing frisbee in an open green space. City events are regularly hosted here. During the summer, every Saturday morning and Wednesday evening the ever-popular Farmers' Market stretches all along the park's eastern end, featuring local produce and wares. Every May on Memorial Day, then again on Labor Day, the whole park comes alive as vendors and performance venues line the Boulder Creek Path for a grand, sprawling festival. Live music events are sometimes held in the outdoor amphitheater found just west of Broadway.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Park: 24 hrs; Parking Lots: 5am-11pm, dailyVisit Time: 30min-2hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: The city plows the Boulder Creek Path after it snows, so even if the weather outside is frightful, you can still bundle up and enjoy a walk in the park.
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with some covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: All AgesAges that would most enjoy this site: All Ages
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Hop, Skip, and Jump City Buses, and 14th and Walnut RTD Station
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Walking
Notes: The Hop, Skip, and Jump city buses will all take you by Central Park. If you take an RTD bus from some other point, the downtown 14th and Walnut Station is only a block from the park's easternmost edge.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Parking Safety: Safe
Notes: There's a large parking lot on 6th street by the Justice Center. There's also loads of metered parking on Walnut, a few spots on 13th by the park, and a parking garage at 11th and Walnut, which is free on weekends.
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