Adventure Forest at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Rating
Duration
1-2 hours (standalone); 3-4 hours combined with the museum
Best Ages
Best for ages 2 to 10
Before you go
These details were checked against official sources on 2026-09-26. Other directory tips are planning guidance.
Part of Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. Check the parent venue’s admission and access rules.
- Adventure Forest is an outdoor adventure course within the Children's Museum of Denver. Confirm admission, height rules and weather closures before planning to climb. Source
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Adventure Forest at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is the outdoor play counterpart to one of Denver's best children's museums, and it is every bit as thoughtfully designed as the exhibits inside.
Located on the museum's campus in the Jefferson Park neighborhood near the South Platte River, Adventure Forest is a nature-inspired outdoor play space featuring log climbs, rope bridges, tree-house-style structures, and natural materials that give children an opportunity to engage with climbing, balance, and imaginative outdoor play in a way that feels different from a standard playground.
For parents visiting the Children's Museum, Adventure Forest means you have compelling outdoor play available for the moments when kids need to run after a stretch of indoor exhibits. The two areas complement each other naturally, the indoor museum handles rainy or very cold days, Adventure Forest shines on pleasant Colorado mornings.
The Jefferson Park location is great for combining with other nearby activities: the South Platte River trail is steps away for a post-museum walk, and the LoHi neighborhood has family-friendly restaurants and coffee shops nearby for a post-visit meal.
Official-source notes checked 2026-09-26: Adventure Forest is an outdoor adventure course within the Children's Museum of Denver. Confirm admission, height rules and weather closures before planning to climb.
These dated notes cover only the stated details. Confirm current access, closures and ticket rules with the venue before travelling. Use the family comparison for an admission subtotal based on your actual party. Parking, meals, travel and optional extras need a separate budget; live availability and a complete outing total are not provided.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Food
The Children's Museum has an on-site cafe. Jefferson Park and LoHi neighborhoods have excellent dining options within a 5-10 minute drive, including family-friendly spots on 32nd Ave.
Why Kids Love It
Adventure Forest is an outdoor nature-inspired play space at the Children's Museum of Denver that features climbing structures designed to mimic a real forest environment, think log climbs, rope bridges, tree-like structures, and natural textures that encourage exploratory play. Kids aged 2 to 10 can spend as much time here as inside the museum itself, and the outdoor environment feels different from the typical plastic playground.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Located in Jefferson Park adjacent to the South Platte River trail system, consider extending with a walk
- Read the dated official-source notes below before choosing this stop.
- Confirm the current entry rules and schedule with the venue before travelling.
What to Bring
- Sunscreen and hats for outdoor play
- Water bottles
- Change of clothes for kids
- Comfortable shoes for climbing
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