National Picnic Month encourages family and friends to celebrate the warm summer days by getting out and finding your love and wonder of the outdoors again while enjoying great food!
Daniels Park Picnic Area
Daniel’s Park is located in South Denver approximately 10 minutes south of Highlands Ranch. The parks has a rock picnic shelter for small gatherings and a built-in stone fireplace.
7549 N Daniels Park Rd | Sedalia
O’Fallon Park Picnic Areas
Plenty of shade provided by ponderosa pines at this picnic area connected by Bear Creek and the Bear Creek Trail. Activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking trails and 1.3 mile picnic loop.
25500 CO-74 | Morrison
Evergreen Lake Picnic Area
Located just 40 minutes from Denver, activities include paddle boats, canoes, fishing, and parking on the west side of the lake. There is a picnic area with grills, and within walking distance to dining in town.
29612 Upper Bear Creek Road | Evergreen
Eldorado State Park Picnic Area
Picnicking with 33 tables and grills that line the bank of the scenic South Boulder Creek. You’ll also find and educational visitors center, fireplace, cold drink vending machines, and restroom facilities.
9 Kneale Rd | Eldorado Springs
Lookout Mountain Picnic Area
Shady ponderosa pine groves with meadows of grasses, wildflowers, and rich with wildlife. Day use covered picnic areas and tables with flushing toilets nearby, mountain biking, and Saddle Park trail.
987 Lookout Mountain Rd | Golden
Echo Lake Picnic Area
Echo Lake is an hour drive from Denver with a short trail. Activities include fishing, picnic areas with grills, hiking connections to other hikes, visitors center, restrooms and camping. Great for family and friends visiting from out of town.
Squaw Pass Rd | Idaho Springs
Betasso Preserve Near Boulder
Views of mountain vistas and golden plains, scenic trails, with spacious parking. Several picnic tables located near the trailhead, as well as a wide range of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails.
Betasso Rd | Boulder
Wonderland Lake Park, Boulder
Scenic neighborhood park in North Boulder with water access, picnic tables, benches, paved walking paths, and a playground. Other activities include fishing, observing wildlife, nature trails, bike and RTD Bus access.
601 Poplar Ave | Boulder
