Outdoor Activities for Kids in Denver
32 outdoor adventures for families in Denver. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Kangaroo Ranch, Freyer - Newman Center, Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park. 17 listings are free. Qualified listings include age ratings, stroller access, and practical planning tips.
How to use this outdoor activities list
Check shade, bathrooms, and weather before you commit, especially with younger kids. KidPaths is currently tracking 32 indexable picks for this page in Denver, CO, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
7 for infants, 27 for toddlers, 31 for little kids, 31 for big kids.
Weather and access
9 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 32 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 23 stroller-friendly stops. 7 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
17 free picks. 14 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Kangaroo Ranch
5 starsKangaroo Ranch lets kids walk among free-roaming kangaroos and hand-feed them, an experience you cannot replicate at a standard zoo. The animals come
Freyer - Newman Center
4.9 starsThe Freyer-Newman Center is the art and education hub of Denver Botanic Gardens, with rotating exhibits that blend science and creativity in ways that
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park
4.9 starsThe nature play area outside DMNS features a bighorn sheep-themed adventure playground designed by Earthscape, with boulders to climb, tunnels to craw
Gardening Help At Denver Botanic Gardens
4.8 starsKids learn about plants, gardening, and Colorado's growing seasons in the stunning surroundings of Denver Botanic Gardens while exploring themed garde
Central Park Playground
4.8 starsCentral Park Playground in Denver's Central Park neighborhood (formerly Stapleton) is a neighborhood playground serving one of Denver's most family-de
Zoos & AquariumsKangaroo Ranch
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 14
Farms & NatureFreyer - Newman Center
Ages: Best for ages 3 to 12
MuseumsFreeDenver Museum of Nature and Science Park
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
Tours & ExperiencesGardening Help At Denver Botanic Gardens
Ages: 6-17
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeCentral Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
Farms & NatureDenver Botanic Gardens: Morrison Discovery Center
Ages: Best for ages 3 to 10
MuseumsAdventure Forest at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
Parks & PlaygroundsCastle Rock Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 7 to 16 (height/weight requirements apply)
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeWestlands Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
Tours & ExperiencesFreeMorrison Nature Center
Ages: all ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeNature Playground at 39th Ave Greenway
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeWashington Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Denver?
- 32 outdoor family activities in Denver. Highest rated: Kangaroo Ranch, Freyer - Newman Center, Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park, Gardening Help At Denver Botanic Gardens, Central Park Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Denver?
- 17 outdoor activities in Denver are free, including Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park, Central Park Playground, Westlands Park Playground.
- How many outdoor activities in Denver are stroller-friendly?
- 23 of the 32 outdoor activities in Denver are fully stroller-friendly.
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