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TUCKER LAKE Discovery Trail US 36 Trail Little Dry Creek Trail/ Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail Moon Gulch Trail Blunn Trail Fairmount Trail Belcher Hill Trail Van Bibber Creek Trail Rainbow Trail Heritage Canal Trail Leyden Creek Trail Yankee Doodle Trail Wayne Lunn Trail Heritage Canal Trail Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail P P Ralston Creek Trail Moon Gulch Trails Ralston Creek Trail Leyden Creek Trail Big Dry Creek Trail Little Dry Creek Trail Little Dry Creek Trail T T T T T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 34 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 41 39 40 42 43 44 A B C D E F G H I J O K L M N P Q R S T T 35 28 Alice Sweet Thomas Park Apex Simms Street Center Russell Park W. Michael Northey Park Far Horizons Park Lake Arbor Golf Club Lake Arbor Community Park Lake Arbor Parkway Rainbow Park 3 Little Dry Creek Park Hillside Park Wolff Park Tepper Fields Faversham Park Hackberry Hill Park Indian Tree Golf Club Emil Schneider Park Thundercloud Park Lew Walsh Sunrise Park Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities Community Apex Recreation Center Apex Secrest Youth & Teen Center Secrest Park Wadsworth Park Homestead Park Britton Park Hidden Lake Open Space City Shops: City Shops: Streets Parks City Hall Memorial Community Park Creekside Park Lewis Ralston Gold Strike Park Sheridan Gold Strike Station Olde Town Station Arvada Ridge Station Ward Road Station McIlvoy Park Olde Town Arvada Historical Society (future) Grandview Park Arvada Visitors Center Plaza Flour Mill Museum Columbine Park Creekside Park Foster Ballfields Four Acre Lake Park Jack B. Tomlinson Park Terrace Griffith Station Park Park Apex Field House Marge Roberts Park Ralston Cove Park Hoskinson Park Fitzmorris Park Ladybug Park Allendale Park Oak Park Arvada Tennis Center Independence Park Majestic View Upper Oberon Lake Nature Center Majestic View Community Park Club Crest Park South Robby Ferrufino Park Club Crest Park North George J. Meyers Swimming Pool Meadowglen Park Rainbow Park 2 Arvada Volunteer Firefighters Park Westree Nottingham Park Trailside Park FARMERS’ HIGHLINE CANAL TRAIL NIIVER CANAL TRAIL Park Westlake Park Woodrun Park Lakecrest Park MacArthur Rose Roots Community Garden Hills at Standley Lake Park Park Beeman Park Youth Memorial Sports Complex Sierra Park Pearce Park Farmstead Park Moon Gulch Park Leyden Creek Park Lamplighter Park Danny Kendrick Park West Danny Kendrick Park East Apex Center Gibbs West Community Park Arvada Skate Park Yankee Doodle Park Ralston Valley Park Davis Lane Park Harry S Truman Park Allen House Apex Racquetball & Fitness Center Ralston Addition Ball Fields Meadowlake Park Park Bridgeside W. 60TH AVE W. 58TH AVE VAN BIBBER CREEK W. 62ND AVE 60TH 71ST 54TH 57 TH SIMMS ST GARRISON ST GARRISON ST CARR ST BALSAM DOVER ST OLDE WADSWORTH MARSHALL ST FENTON ST BENTON ST ALLISON WY OAK ST UNION WARD QUAIL ST ALKIRE ST F A R M E R S H I G H L I N E C A N A L BEECH ST ELDRIDGE ST ELDRIDGE ST ZINNIA ST MILLER ST YANK WAY QUAIL ST MILLER NELSON OAK ST PARFET ST MCINTYRE ST VIRGIL WY W. 82ND AVE INDIAN HEAD RD PINE ST MCINTYRE PKWY DUNRAVEN ST CRESTONE ST CLUB CREST DR WEBSTER WY 84TH 75TH 75TH 74TH LEYDEN ROCK DR W. 84TH W. 84TH W. 86TH W. 84TH ROGERS TORREY POPPY W. 83RD W. 83RD ZIRCON W. 85TH WILKERSON 60TH W. 64TH PKWY 56TH 54TH 50TH 58TH AVE. 72ND WESTWOODS CR 77TH DR 86TH 90TH 74TH 82ND AVE W. 96TH AVE 82ND 74TH AVE INDEPENDENCE WY HOYT WY MOORE ST POMONA DR 84TH 88TH 84TH CHASE DR QUAY DR WOLFF ST GRANDVIEW AVE GARRISON ST 68TH AVE 68TH AVE W 52ND AVE W 62ND AVE RALSTON RD SIMMS ST KIPLING ST Park Stenger Sports Complex Skyline Park Wildflower Pond Park Broad Lake Park Meadows at Forest Springs Park West Woods Park West Woods Golf Club Shadow Mountain Park Maple Valley Park Indiana Municipal Center Ralston Cemetery Arvada Indoor Equestrian Center Indiana Equestrian Center Leyden Lake Open Space Saddle Brook Park Pattridge (future) Daybreak Park Lookout Park Spring Mesa Park (future) Westridge Park Open Space Barbara Gulch Open Space Arvada Modelers C O N S E R V A T I O N E A S E M E N T No Public Access W A T E R B A S E D R E C R E A T I O N A R E A Airpark Quaker Acres Park Tucker Lake Open Space West Woods Park Bird's Nest Disc Golf Park West Arvada Dog Park Churches Ranch Long Lake Regional Park North Area Athletic Complex Applemeadows Park Table Mountain Park NORTH TABLE MOUNTAIN WHITE RANCH PARK Sunrise Meadowbrook Village Park Fairmount Park (APEX) Ridge Park Tennyson Knolls Park Moore Bros. Farm Double E Park Schaaf Open Space Moon Gulch Open Space Moon Gulch Open Space Ralston Central Park Wolff Park Pioneer Sports Complex Lake Arbor Recreation Center & Outdoor Pool Ralston Creek Trail Union Street Trail Ralston Creek Trail Ralston Creek Trail Whisper Creek Park Panorama Park Cimarron Park Sarah George Park Maverick Mesa Park Church’s Crossing Park (future) Haystack Plateau Park Clear Creek Valley Regional Park (partnership with Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District) Oakhurst Park I Oakhurst Park II Kings Mill Park Somerset Park Dover Square Park Harold D. Lutz Sports Complex Arvada Gardeners BIG DRY CREEK Big Dry Creek Open Space VERN LAKE T T T T T Fishing Trail Fishing Trail (future) Park F A R M E R S H I G H L I N E C A N A L C R O K E C A N A L C R O K E C A N A L C R O K E C A N A L W. 72ND AVENUE W. 72ND AVENUE SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHERIDAN BLVD. DENVER BOULDER TURNPIKE HWY 36 W. 64TH AVENUE PIERCE ST CARR ST INDEPENDENCE ST OAK ST 66TH AVE YANK WAY PARK DR 65TH ALLENDALE DR W. 66TH AVENUE W. 76TH AVENUE W. 76TH POMONA DR CHASE DR OTIS DR CLUB CREST DR LAMAR DR W. 88TH AVENUE W. 80TH AVENUE VANCE CARR DR RALSTON RD 58TH AVE JOHNSON WAY OBERON RD W. 58TH AVENUE W. 64TH AVE RALSTON RD W. 72ND AVE W. 80TH AVE W. 84TH STANDLEY LAKE REGIONAL PARK VAN BIBBER CREEK OPEN SPACE TWO PONDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE W. 64TH AVE W. 60TH AVE W. 72ND AVE PINE RIDGE RD HIGHWAY 93 HIGHWAY 93 SH 72 / COAL CREEK CANYON RD STATE HWY 72 HIGHWAY 93 STANDLEY LAKE LIBRARY ARVADA K-8 SCHOOL LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NORTH ARVADA MIDDLE SCHOOL ARVADA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HOMER PECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THOMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HACKBERRY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POMONA HIGH SCHOOL MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL LITTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEBER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WARDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OBERON MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FITZMORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARVADA LIBRARY DRAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL FREMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VANDERHOOF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARVADA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VAN ARSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RALSTON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL AL MEIKLEJOHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EXCEL ACADEMY SCHOOL WARD RD WEST WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL U N I O N P A C I F I C R R B U R L I N G T O N N O R T H E R N - S A N TA F E R R U N I O N P A C I F I C R R B U R L I N G T O N N O R T H E R N - S A N TA F E R R SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHERIDAN BLVD. 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HARLAN ST GARRISON ST ALKIRE ST CANDELAS PKWY CANDELAS PKWY 86TH PKWY KIPLING STREET KIPLING ST WARD RD SIMMS ST INDIANA ST INDIANA ST MCINTYRE ST VIRGIL WAY EASLEY RD QUAKER ST STANDLEY LAKE POND LAKE POMONA LAKE ARVADA/BLUNN RESERVOIR RALSTON RESERVOIR ROCKY FLATS LAKE KELLY LAKE BROAD LAKE HIDDEN LAKE SQUARE LAKE BERKELEY LAKE LAKE RHODA LAKE ARBOR LEYDEN LAKE WELTON RESERVOIR TOWN OF LEYDEN ROCKY FLATS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE HYATT LAKE W. 86T H PA RK WA Y WADS WORT H BY- PAS S Van Bibber Creek Trail Van Bibber Creek Trail Clear Creek Trail Interurban Trail ada ge ion G ST ard ad tion D Olde T Stat S Flour Mill Museum S an rike on on P Primary Trail Equestrian & Soft Surface Trail Off-street Trail Unimproved Trail Temporary Off-street Trail On-street Bike Route Healthy Places Walking Route Commuter Rail Station (future) Trail Head/Parking Underpass Neighborhood Parks, General, Community & Regional Parks, Recreation and Organized Sports Facilities Open Space Golf Course LAKE ARBOR POLICE SUBSTATION CORMORANT LAKE U U U T T U U October 2015 0 1/2 1 mile Scale: Legend: U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U Tucker Lake Rocky Mountain Greenway/ Little Dry Creek Trail Big Dry Creek Trail Moon Gulch Trail Belcher Hill Trail Van Bibber Creek Trail Fairmount Trail US 36 Trail Heritage Canal Trail Leyden Creek Trail (future) Barbara Gulch Trail Leyden Creek Trail P P P I-2 W. 58TH AVE MILLER ST 74TH 58TH 72ND 77TH DR Complex North Table Mountain Ralston Creek Trail Ralston Creek Trail W. 72ND AVENUE SHERIDAN BLVD. CHS 95 DENVER BOULDER TURNPIKE HWY 36 W. 88TH AVENUE W. 80TH AVENUE W. 58TH AVENUE W. 100TH AVE W E S T M I N S T E R R E G I O N A L C O N T E X T G O L D E N W H E AT R I D G E A R V A D A Standley Lake Regional Park W. 64TH AVE W. 60TH AVE W. 72ND AVE W. 56 TH AVE HIGHWAY 93 HIGHWAY 72 WADSWORTH BLVD. KIPLING STREET KIPLING ST SIMMS ST Standley Lake Arvada/Blunn Reservoir Ralston Reservoir Welton Reservoir Westminster Hills Open Space Van Bibber Creek Trail Clear Creek Trail White Ranch Park Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Scale: 0 1/2 1 mile 2 mile I 4 WEST WOODS POLICE SUBSTATION FUT URE JEFFE RSON P ARKWAY U T FUTURE JEFFERSON PKWY 95 95 95 95 121 121 121 121 121 95 95 121 D E F G H D 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F G H I J K L A B C D E F G H I J K L ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Arvada Parks & Open Space Guide (including adjacent parks) Welcome Trail Guide Information Safety Rules & Regulations City of Arvada Parks & Open Space Guide Neighborhood Parks Key Park Name G2 Alice Sweet Thomas Park T, B 7845 Simms St H5 Allendale Park PG 10854 W 62nd Pl C5 Apple Meadows Park OS, PG, B, Inline Rink 6061 Dunraven St I 2 Arvada Volunteer Firefighters Park PG, P, B, SF 8990 W. 84th Ave F2 Beeman Park T, P, SF 8401 Arbutus St G5 Bridgeside Park PG 11570 W 59th Pl K4 Britton Park PG, P, B, OS 5605 W. 68th Ave E5 Broad Lake Park UN 6310 McIntyre Pkwy B1 Church’s Crossing Park P, PG, B, SF 19871 W 94th Ave E1 Cimarron Park PG, P 15801 W 93rd Place I 3 Club Crest Park North P,PG,T,B 7757 Everett Wy I 3 Club Crest Park South 9588 W 74th Wy J6 Columbine Park P, PG, T, B 6710 W 53rd Ave J5 Creekside Park PG,P, B 5895 Pierce St G4 Danny Kendrick Park East PG 11960 W 70th Wy G4 Danny Kendrick Park West P,PG,T 7010 Xenon Ct H4 Davis Lane Park P, PG, T, OS 6980 Simms St D2 Daybreak Park UN W 85th Pl & Salvia Wy G3 Double E Park P, PG 12464 W 77th Dr J3 Emil Schneider Park P,PG,B 7607 W 72nd Pl K2 Far Horizons Park SF 8292 Chase Dr F3 Farmstead Park PG 7290 Braun Way I 5 Fitzmorris Park SF 6340 Independence St E4 Forest Springs Park PG, P 6648 Kendrick Dr I 6 Four Acre Lake Park P, OS 8988 W 51st Ave I 6 Griffith Station Park PG,P, B 5162 Carr St J5 Grandview Park (future) UN Grandview Ave & Reed St J3 Hackberry Hill Park SF 7585 Teller St G4 Harry S Truman Park P 6590 Union St C1 Haystack Plateau Park UN W. 93rd Dr & Candelas Pkwy F2 Hills at Standley Lake Park P, OS, Community Garden 8412 Alkire St K3 Hillside Park P, PG 7400 Jay Ct K5 Homestead Park P, PG, B,T 5640 W 63rd Ave I 5 Hoskinson Park OS 8700 Brooks Dr I 4 Independence Park P 6640 Iris St I 6 Jack B. Tomlinson Park P, PG, F 5050 Independence St I 4 Ladybug Park PG, P 6571 Dover St H2 Lakecrest Park PG, P 10492 W 81st Pl H3 Lamplighter Park 7429 Queen Cir K4 Lew Walsh Park PG, P 6856 Otis St G3 Leyden Creek Park B, PG, P 7290 Union Ct K3 Little Dry Creek Park P, PG, B, OS 7770 Pierce St D2 Lookout Park P, PG, B, SF 17600 W 84th Pl H2 MacArthur Park OS 8130 Kline St F4 Maple Valley Park OS 6949 Fig Ct H5 Marge Roberts Park P, PG, B 5881 Miller St D1 Maverick Mesa Park PG, P 16960 W 94th Ave J5 McIlvoy Park P, PG 5750 Upham St E5 Meadowbrook Village Park OS 5700 Quaker St I 2 Meadowglen Park OS, F 8902 W 81st Pl G5 Meadowlake Park PG, P, T, F 6212 Zinnia St E4 Meadows at West Woods Park P, PG 16045 W 64th Ave H2 W. Michael Northey Park P, PG, SF, B 11364 W 84th Ave F3 Moon Gulch Park T, SF 13660 W 72nd Dr H4 Oak Park P, PG, SF 6562 Oak St F1 Panorama Park PG 9032 Gladiola St D3 Quaker Acres Park P, PG, SF 7495 Terry Ct I 2 Rainbow Park 2 PG, T 8191 Pomona Dr J2 Rainbow Park 3 PG, P 8181 Yarrow St I 5 Ralston Cove Park P, PG, OS 9616 Brooks Dr F4 Ralston Valley Park P, PG, OS 6863 Coors St I 3 Robby Ferrufino Park P, PG, B, SF 8925 W 74th Ave F2 Russell Park P, PG 13801 W 86th Dr E3 Saddle Brook Park P, PG, B, OS 15192 W 75th Ave E1 Sarah George Park P, SF 16136 W 94th Dr J4 Secrest Park P, PG, B, Inline Rink 6950 W 66th Ave F4 Shadow Mountain Park OS 14200 W 70th Pl H3 Sierra Park P 7799 Oak St H6 Skyline Park P, PG, B, OS, Skate Spot 11600 W 56th Dr D3 Spring Mesa Park P, PG, OS 18023 W 77th Dr K4 Sunrise Park P, PG, B 6775 Jay St D5 Sunrise Ridge Park P, PG, B, OS 17102 W. 61st Dr C5 Table Mountain Park P, PG 18310 W. 58th Dr L5 Tennyson Knolls Park P, PG, B, T 6230 Wolff St I 6 Terrace Park P, PG, B, SF 8625 W 53rd Ave J4 Thundercloud Park P, PG, B, T 7340 W 72nd Ave J5 Wadsworth Park 6355 Olde Wadsworth Blvd H2 Westlake Park OS 8260 Kipling St J2 Westree Park P, PG, SF 8497 Zephyr St C2 Westridge Park UN W. 85th Dr at Calebra St D4 Westwoods Park PG, T, SF 7095 Quaker St F1 Whisper Creek Park P, PG, SF 14042 W 89th Pl I 5 Wolff Park P, PG, SF, T, Skate Spot 8475 W. 57th Ave I 2 Woodrun Park P, PG, B, SF 8225 Hoyt Wy F5 Park P, PG, OS 6236 Braun Cir G4 Yankee Doodle Park P, PG, OS, Pickleball 6580 Yank Wy Community & Regional Parks and Open Space C4 1 Arvada/Blunn Reservoir F, OS 18915 W. 64th Ave L5 2 Clear Creek Valley Regional Park UN (partnership with Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation District) (future) north of I-76 between Tennyson St & Lowell Blvd G4 3 Gibbs West Park UN 12920 W. 72nd Ave F3 4 Indiana Equestrian Center OS 7500 Indiana St K2 5 Lake Arbor Park P, PG, F, B, SF 6450 Pomona Dr K5 6 Lewis Ralston Gold Strike Park H 5500 W 56th Ave E2 7 Leyden Lake Open Space OS C5 8 Long Lake Regional Park OS, SF 17850 W. 64th Pkwy I 4 9 Majestic View Park P, PG, B, T 8880 W 72nd Ave J5 10 Memorial Park and Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Course P, PG, SF, B, Skate Spot 8151 W. 59th Ave G3 11 Moore Bros. Farm OS, H 12605 W. 72nd Ave D2 12 Pattridge Open Space OS W. 82nd Ave & Yule Wy F2 13 Pearce Park OS W. 80th Ave & Indiana St I 5 14 Ralston Central Park P, PG, OS, Splash Deck 5850 Garrison St H3 15 Schaaf Open Space OS 7295 Kipling St D3 16 Tucker Lake Open Space OS W. 77th Dr & Violet Ct F6 17 Van Bibber Creek Open Space OS 5575 Ward Rd to Indiana St F4 18 Yankee Doodle Green Belt OS General Recreation and Organized Sports Facilities F3 19 Arvada Indoor Equestrian Center 7650 Indiana St C2 20 Arvada Modelers Airpark 7608 Hwy 93 G4 21 Arvada Skate Park 12920 W. 72nd Ave H4 22 Arvada Tennis Center T 6430 Miller St D4 23 Bird’s Nest Disc Park 17925 W. 64th Pkwy J6 24 Foster Ballfields SF 5300 Saulsbury Ct J3 25 Indian Tree Golf Club 7555 Wadsworth Blvd F3 26 Indiana Equestrian Center OS 7500 Indiana St J5 27 Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Course at Memorial Park P, PG, SF, B 8151 W. 59th Ave J2 28 Lake Arbor Golf Club 8600 Wadsworth Blvd H5 29 Lutz Sports Complex SF 10664 W. 58th Ave C4 30 North Area Athletic Complex SF 19500 W. 64th Pkwy G2 31 Pioneer Sports Complex SF, P, PG 12020 W. 82nd Ave H5 32 Ralston Addition Ball Fields SF, P 11200 W. 64th Ave H5 33 Stenger Sports Complex SF, P, PG 11200 W. 58th Ave C4 34 West Arvada Dog Park OS 17975 W. 64th Pkwy D4 35 West Woods Golf Club 6655 Quaker St F3 36 Youth Memorial Sports Complex SF, P 7619 Alkire St Recreation Centers G4 37 Apex Center S, PG, PA, Ice Arena, Drop In 13150 W. 72nd Ave J4 38 Apex Community Recreation Center PA, Drop In 6842 Wadsworth Blvd H5 39 Apex Field House SF (indoor) 5724 Oak St G5 40 Apex Racquetball & Fitness Center PA, Drop In 12120 W. 64th Ave J4 41 Apex Secrest Youth & Teen Center & Outdoor Pool S, PG, PA, Drop In 6820 W. 66th Ave G2 42 Apex Simms Street Center PA, Outdoor Pickleball 11706 W. 82nd Ave I 3 43 George J. Meyers Swimming Pool S, PA 7900 Carr St J2 44 Lake Arbor Center & Outdoor Pool S, T, SF, P 7451 W 83rd Wy Points of Interest H5 A Allen House H 11200 W. 64th Ave J4 B Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities PG, PA 6901 Wadsworth Blvd J5 C Arvada City Hall 8101 Ralston Rd J5 D Arvada Flour Mill Museum H 5590 Olde Wadsworth Blvd J5 E Arvada Historical Society 7307 Grandview Ave I 5 F Arvada Library 7525 W. 57th Ave J5 G Arvada Visitors Center 7305 Grandview Ave D5 H Churches Ranch H 17999 W. 60th Ave Note: Contact The Horse Protection League, lessee, for visitation request J5 I City Shops: Parks 7800 W. 62nd Ave J5 J City Shops: Streets 6161 Olde Wadsworth Blvd K5 K Gold Strike Park H 5500 W. 56th Ave E4 L Indiana Municipal Center 6701 Indiana St J2 M Lake Arbor Police Substation 8110 Vance Dr I 4 N Majestic View Nature Center 7030 Garrison St J5 O Olde Town Plaza 5726 Olde Wadsworth Blvd F5 P Ralston Cemetery H approx 14626 W. 62nd Ave D1 Q Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge 10801 Highway 93 Note: Not publicly-accessible at time of press H2 R Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling St I 3 S Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge 9210 W. 80th Ave Managed by US Fish & Wildlife Service E4 T West Woods Police Substation 6644 Kendrick St Parks & Open Space Trail Map & Guide The City of Arvada has worked for decades to create an unparalleled parks, trails, and open space system, and is committed to preserving parks and open space to enhance the quality of life for all Arvada residents. There is a neighborhood park within a ten-minute walk of every residence in our community. In cooperation with recreation partners including Apex Park and Recreation District, Hyland Hills Parks and Recreation District, and Prospect Recreation and Park District, our goal is to provide you with a broad spectrum of inter- connected open space lands, trails, and facilities that promote a balanced and vibrant community. The City of Arvada is an active participant in a major statewide planning effort to create a regional trail system. A bond issue, passed by Dear Arvada Resident: We hope you will find this brochure helpful as you explore Arvada’s many recreational areas and facilities. The City of Arvada manages 3,400 acres of parks, open spaces, and trails. Today, this includes 122 parks and 149 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. Two outstanding City-owned and operated golf courses have won awards for quality golf as well as dining and environmental management. Seven sports complexes, an indoor and outdoor equestrian center, 3 special use facilities, 64 playgrounds, 70 sports fields, and many other recreational facilities offer variety and depth to suit all abilities. The City strives to create, promote, and sustain practices that have a positive effect on the environmental, economic, and social vitality of the community today and into the future. Visit Majestic View Nature Center to discover local wildlife, learn about protecting the environment, and participate in environmental education activities. Also visit our partners at Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge to enjoy wildlife-dependent recreation and learn about the value of resource conservation in an urban context. There is a wide variety of recreation options for you and your family to discover throughout Arvada. Enjoy! Arvada City Council All of the following trails are accessible and available for walking and biking. Equestrian trail use is permitted on those trails marked with an * and where signs indicate approved equestrian use. Barbara Gulch Trail * West of the Town of Leyden, this trail departs Leyden Creek Trail and follows the Barbara Gulch drainage into preserved Barbara Gulch Open Space. Trails within this wildlife corridor will eventually extend farther west as development progresses, offering incredible views of the open space and foothills. 1.25 miles. Independence Trail In northwest Arvada, this trail parallels the south edge of Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge west from Indiana Street to a trailhead at W. 95th Lane west of Poppy Way. A connection bearing south to Big Dry Creek Trail is available from Independence Trail at the halfway point. 1.0 miles. Interurban Trail This trail traces a short portion of an original Denver Tramway System trolley route known as the Golden Line, which ran from W. 51st Avenue and Teller Street to Golden between 1904 and 1950. A gravel trail weaves alongside paved trail in many places as it parallels W. 51st Avenue from Yarrow to Independence Street, passing through scenic Four Acre Lake and Jack B. Tomlinson Parks, and connecting to the new Griffith Station Park. 1.3 miles. Heritage Canal Trail Known within Arvada as the trail that parallels Croke and Farmers’ High Line Canals, the Heritage Canal Trail currently exists in two locations. The western segment wraps along the south and west edges of Broad Lake, and also continues a short distance north to W. 64th Avenue. 0.5 miles. In east Arvada, the trail parallels Carr Street, heading north outside the western edge of Indian Tree Golf Course from W. 74th Way. 0.5 miles. A short on-street detour using W. 74th Way, Club Crest Drive, and Carr Drive puts you back onto Heritage Canal Trail at Club Crest Park. Additional 0.25 miles. Little Dry Creek Trail This regional trail stretches through rolling park and open space lands from Sheridan Boulevard west to Indiana Street. Far from dry, the creek forms wetland areas with an abundance of wildlife at points along the trail. Enjoy picnic and play areas at Woodrun, Michael Northey, and Little Dry Creek Parks. The trail also runs through MacArthur and Lakecrest Parks. 6.0 miles. Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail This ambitious regional trail project, initiated under the America’s Great Outdoors program, is the result of a partnership among participating cities and the Federal government to connect three Urban National Wildlife Refuges in the metro area with a single scenic trail route. Starting at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, the trail winds west to Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge in Arvada before bearing north and west through preserved park and open space and terminating at the eastern edge of Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. 3.5 miles within Arvada (construction anticipated in 2016). Ralston Creek Trail * In 1850, the Colorado Gold Rush began on the banks of Ralston Creek. Today, Arvada’s longest and most complete public trail follows the meandering creek, linking several City parks and open space areas. Along the way you’ll find many features that highlight Arvada’s natural heritage: a rich variety of plant life, lakes and ponds, preserved wildlife habitats, bird sanctuaries, and historic sites. You’ll also find picnic areas and shelters, playgrounds, and rest rooms within the variety of scenery. Head west on the trail from the iconic 400-foot suspended cable bridge in Gold Strike Park known as Spar Bridge at the confluence of Ralston Creek and Clear Creek as it ties together numerous park, open space, picnic and play areas including Creekside, Memorial, Ralston Central, Ralston Cove, Oak, Davis, Lang, Danny Kendrick, Gibbs West, Ralston Valley, and Maple Valley. The trail ends with hills as it passes scenic Tucker Lake and terminates with spectacular views of the Denver skyline at Arvada Blunn Reservoir. 12.5 miles. * Equestrians permitted west of Eldridge Street to S.H. 93, and east of Pierce Street to Clear Creek only. Van Bibber Creek Trail * (Equestrians permitted from Ward Road to Indiana Street). This trail within a peaceful stream corridor, named for Isaac Van Bibber who settled a farm near the creek in 1859, winds through beautiful open space areas that offer a “back to nature” experience close to home. Creekside woodlands and meadows harbor many species of birds and other wildlife, particularly between Ward Road and Indiana Street. 2.5 miles east of Indiana Street, 1 mile west of Easley Road. Wayne Lunn Trail This wide, paved bikeway is a north-south route paralleling Ward Road between W. 52nd and W. 72nd Avenues. It offers a direct connection to Van Bibber Creek Trail, Ralston Creek Trail, and a connection to Yankee Doodle Trail at W. 65th Avenue along the way before terminating at Moore Farm Open Space. 2 miles. Yankee Doodle Trail This trail offers a pleasant 1.2 mile walking or biking route and includes some beautifully landscaped areas. It begins west of Fremont Elementary School and continues west through Yankee Doodle Park to Eldridge Street. 1.2 miles. Moon Gulch Trail * Just west of the Indiana Equestrian Center and Arvada Indoor Equestrian Arena, this scenic trail winds through Saddle Brook Park and Moon Gulch Open Space. West of Quaker Street, the primary trail continues up the Moon Creek drainage to Spring Mesa Park, while other trail spurs lead to Spring Mesa Open Space, Leyden Creek Trail in Pattridge Open Space, and Tucker Lake Open Space. 2.0 miles. Discovery Trail Lake Arbor in northeast Arvada is the starting point for this paved neighborhood trail. Starting at the east end of Lake Arbor Park, the trail bears north to Far Horizons Park where it splits. Continue past the park through the greenbelt to W. 86th Avenue, or turn west between homes on the off-street corridor that terminates at Otis Drive. 1.5 miles. Fairmount Trail * This flat multi-use trail picks up where Ralston Creek Trail terminates at W. 64th Avenue near S.H. 93 and bears south between Long Lake Ranch Park and North Area Athletic Complex to the Van Bibber Creek Trail. It offers scenic views of North Table Mountain as it follows an irrigation canal southward, passing outside Arvada City limits and into Golden. 0.75 miles in Arvada; continues 2.0 miles south to additional trails on North Table Mountain in Golden. Leyden Creek Trail * Discover the tranquility and spectacular scenery of western Arvada on natural surfaces within Pattridge Open Space along Leyden Creek west of the Town of Leyden. 3.75 miles. Ramble or ride through open space lands and parks north of W. 72nd Avenue, west of Simms Street where you’ll find shady picnic and play areas. 0.25 miles. Rainbow Trail Numerous neighborhood connections and connections to Arvada Volunteer Firefighters Park and Rainbow 2 & 3 Parks are offered on this paved trail which parallels Little Dry Creek Trail in northeast Arvada. 1.1 miles. Union Street Trail A quiet north-south trail starting just north of Fremont Elementary School links Harry S. Truman Park and Danny Kendricks East Park as it meanders through neighborhoods, ultimately connecting to Ralston Creek Trail. 0.6 miles. Big Dry Creek Trail * This regional trail starts in northwest Arvada and follows its namesake waterway through neighborhoods and past multiple parks and open spaces as it flows eastward. Existing and planned underpasses allow users to avoid street crossings and enjoy the continuity of open space scenery. Big Dry Creek Trail is planned to connect eastward toward Standley Lake, eventually tying in to the regional route that extends east through multiple cities. 2.7 miles west of Indiana Street, 0.5 miles east of Indiana Street. Blunn Trail * Named after Montie Blunn who owned the land before the reservoir was built, this multi-use trail east of Arvada Blunn Reservoir is a north-south connector between major regional trails. Starting from the point where Ralston Creek Trail heads north at the underpass on Virgil Way, this trail takes the southern fork, skirting the eastern edge of Bird’s Nest Disc Park and Long Lake Regional Park before tying into Van Bibber Creek Trail at historic Churches Ranch. 1.3 miles. voters in 1974, funded the construction of many primary trails along creeks in Arvada. Ongoing funding is provided by the City of Arvada’s general fund - your tax dollars - and by a proportional share of Jefferson County and Adams County Open Space sales tax revenues. Other funding sources include grants from Great Outdoors Colorado, Colorado Historical Society’s State Historic Fund, Colorado Lottery funds, and park development fees from developers. Arvada will continue to extend trails to neighboring communities, shopping centers, parks, and schools for the enjoyment and safety of residents. You are invited to discover the many parks, trails, historic sites, sports facilities, open spaces, and other public lands that the City of Arvada manages for your use and enjoyment. For additional information contact Arvada Parks at [PHONE REDACTED]. • Hours are from daylight to 11:00 p.m. • Site and facility use is on a first-come basis, unless reserved and otherwise posted. • Group use of specific shelters and special facilities is by fee permit only. Public meetings or public gatherings are by permit only. Call [PHONE REDACTED] for reservations. • Motor vehicle access is not allowed, except in designated areas. • All trash and debris must be placed in proper containers or removed off-site. • Alcoholic beverages are limited to 3.2% beer in cans and restricted in parks by permit only. • Fires are allowed only in permanent grills installed in the park. • Pets must be on leash and owners must remove all pet droppings. The City of Arvada invites you to explore our growing network of trails that link a variety of scenic natural landscapes and recreation areas. The trails are designed for the use and enjoyment of hikers, cyclists, wheelchair users and, where designated, horseback riders. Please be courteous and respectful of one another along the trail and practice the following rules when bicycling: Bicycle Safety Guidelines • Ride at a controlled speed and stay on the right side of the trail. • Call out “on your left” or ring a bell if you want to pass, and pass on the left side. • Yield to pedestrians and horses. When crossing or entering a trail or roadway, yield to traffic already on the trail. • Obey all normal auto traffic rules and regulations when using City streets or bike paths. Be alert for all street signs and trail markers. • Protect our precious natural resources. Stay on designated trails and respect wildlife habitats or restricted areas. • Keep trails clean by using trash containers or packing out trash. • Front and rear lights are required for riding after dark. • Always wear a helmet. Adopt-A-Trail This program provides a unique process for individuals or groups to assist the City Parks Department with the ongoing maintenance of the City’s trail system. Contact the Park Maintenance Division, [PHONE REDACTED] for additional information. The following activities are prohibited within parks and open space lands in the City of Arvada: • Practicing golf. • Horses, except on designated trails/areas. • Littering or dumping of personal trash. • Swimming or ice skating at lakes, ponds, and streams. • Hunting or trapping. • Smoking or vaping. • Open carry firearms. Key: P Picnicking PG Playground B Basketball F Fishing T Tennis OS Open Space SF Sports Fields H Historic S Swimming UN Undeveloped PA Programmed Activities For additional information contact: City of Arvada Parks, Golf & Hospitality Department [PHONE REDACTED]