Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Denver?

3 outdoor activities in Denver are free, including Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park, Central Park Playground, Paco Sanchez Playground.

How many outdoor activities in Denver are stroller-friendly?

4 of the 4 outdoor activities in Denver are fully stroller-friendly.

Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Denver

4 outdoor adventures for families in Denver. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.

Highest rated: Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park, Adventure Forest at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, Central Park Playground. 3 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.

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Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park

4.9 stars

The nature play area outside DMNS features a bighorn sheep-themed adventure playground designed by Earthscape, with boulders to climb, tunnels to craw

Best for ages 2-10FreeOutdoor$0 (playground is free; museum admission is separate)

Adventure Forest at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

4.8 stars

Adventure Forest is an outdoor nature-inspired play space at the Children's Museum of Denver that features climbing structures designed to mimic a rea

Best for ages 2-10Outdoor$55-80 (included with Children's Museum of Denver admission: ~$16 per person, children under 1 free)

Central Park Playground

4.8 stars

Central Park Playground in Denver's Central Park neighborhood (formerly Stapleton) is a neighborhood playground serving one of Denver's most family-de

Best for ages 2-10FreeOutdoor$0 (free public playground)

Paco Sanchez Playground

4.5 stars

Paco Sanchez Playground is the dedicated play structure area within the broader Paco Sanchez Park complex in West Colfax. Kids love having a defined p

Best for ages 2-10FreeOutdoor$0 (free public playground)

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