Cherry Creek State Park 4201 South Parker Road, Aurora, CO 80014

"I visited in autumn for a short day hike. For a long stretch of the trail I walked, there were tons of adorable prairie dogs running around just off the path. Seeing their little colony in nature was the highlight of the trip. Other than that, I didn't see many super compelling landscape features. The area that I explored was fairly flat and dry, a typical (if well-preserved) prairie landscape, with not much in the way of flora. The experience may be very different if you come to camp or go on the water, but I'd only be back to find those prairie dogs again."

"Beautiful day. Ice is still on Reservoir but not on trails. There are lots of hiking options. Gr8 mountain views with a kite skier on the ice."

"Beautiful state park, so relaxing to spend the day. Perfect place to hike swim when it's warm enough, spend time relaxing and enjoying the nature, decently clean, good amount of picnic tables and grills, fun bird watching. Cheap 10 $ fee for the day spent at the lake and grilling with the family. Gorgeous sunsets, and so beautiful in the fall"

"Wow, what an amazing jewel in Aurora. We really enjoyed it, very clean, operational and peaceful. Lots of trees, bike, walking paths. We spent 4 days there camping just to use our camper one more time before it gets cold. Here are a few pics."

"Here at end August 2023, there were at least 2 roads I'm trying to cross through to make a loop were closed for construction and I had to walk through the dog park to make a complete loop. It would've been super enjoyable if the trails are not closed. It's a beautiful park, especially the flowers under the dam area. Plenty of picnic location available, restroom and water stations. Great place for outdoor activities, people were fishing, chilling, shooting ranges, flying mini planes, boating, biking etc. Very uncrowded, park could've been further utilized."