3 Best Public Parks in Thornton, CO

“Carpenter Park has an amphitheater, a carousel, a boat house, a playground, a skate park, and sports. The Park is straight behind the Carpenter Recreation Center. The Park improvements were funded by Thornton’s park and open space tax revenues, two Adams County open space grant awards, and an outstanding outdoors Colorado local government grant award. There are multiple lakes and areas to walk around for different activity levels. You can do a quick lap around one of the small lakes for hundreds of steps, or you can do a complete walk around the park. You can enjoy pretty mountain views at sunset.”

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“Community Park has attracted many kids and adults since its opening. The local body has made a lot of facilities to the park for people's convenience. Kids make their parents get them to the park on weekends because of these facilities. They can have fun with the other kids. There is more fun equipment. Community Park has two ample playgrounds and plenty of places to picnic and equipment. Paddleboat, two covered pavilions, and a pool are available. There is an excellent place to walk around and see kids playing on the playground. You will be completely satisfied once you enter the park.”

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“Pecos Park is surrounded by big, shaded trees and hills and the start of a walking trail with 6-foot sidewalk paths. There are basketball hoops, doggie bags, playground and swings, benches, and a shaded pavilion to eat. You can take a relaxing walk in the middle of the city, hear birds chirping, or play with your kids. All areas of the park are beautifully maintained and have beautiful paths. There are clean restrooms and plenty of rooms to do all kinds of stuff. You can take your pets to the park, and many local people are satisfied with the park's facilities.”

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