

Small urban park along Big Dry Creek offering prairie dog colonies, a meandering creek with reflections, wide grassy prairies and large playground/dog-park scenes. No admission; parking and restrooms at 1700 W 128th Ave. Best in spring–summer for wildlife and wildflowers; sunrise and golden hour for soft light and Front Range backdrops. Weekday mornings are quiet. Notable vantage for July 4 fireworks.


Small urban park along Big Dry Creek offering prairie dog colonies, a meandering creek with reflections, wide grassy prairies and large playground/dog-park scenes. No admission; parking and restrooms at 1700 W 128th Ave. Best in spring–summer for wildlife and wildflowers; sunrise and golden hour for soft light and Front Range backdrops. Weekday mornings are quiet. Notable vantage for July 4 fireworks.