South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center

889-acre natural open space with regional bike trail, 4 mi of hiking trails, 5 lakes and 2.5 miles of river open for fishing, nature center with exhibits, and programming including birthday parties, field trips, family events, guided hikes, and much more.

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  • Phone

    (303) 730-1022

  • Website

    sspr.org/nature

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  • Type

    Other Great Outdoors

Address

3000 W Carson Dr (S Platte River Pkwy) Littleton , CO 80120 United States

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biking fresh air city exhibits
Larry

Excellent trail for walking, biking and running. Concrete path but much of the length has a dirt shoulder. Can head south from the Nature Center towards Chatfield Reservoir or north to Denver.

Sean Donnelly

It is a very nice resource for the community

Srinath R

Beautiful fall colors in the middle of the city . Surprise find!

Jeremiah Zentz

Cool nature stop in the middle of x-roads between city and suburbia

Robin Kanouse

Nature, fresh air , water, exhibits

Colorado Runner

Water and restrooms available here.

Robin Martin

Signs display distances.

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