Park Playground
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
45 min-1.5 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 2-10
About
Park Playground serves Denver's Green Valley Ranch neighborhood — one of the city's most easterly residential communities, located near Denver International Airport. For families staying near DEN or living in the Gateway/Green Valley Ranch area, this is the neighborhood playground that provides accessible outdoor play without the drive into central Denver.
The playground has a 4.4 rating from 84 reviews and opens unusually early at 6AM, making it one of the rare Denver playgrounds accessible for early morning family outings. Equipment is appropriate for ages 2-10 and the surrounding area has the open, spacious character of an outer-Denver community park.
For visitors flying through Denver with a layover near DEN, or families staying in the airport corridor area, this playground is a useful resource for outdoor family time. The Green Valley Ranch Town Center provides dining and shopping options within the immediate vicinity.
Free, well-maintained, and serving an underserved portion of Denver's eastern neighborhoods.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Morning to early afternoon; opens at 6AM
Wait Times
No wait — free public playground
Nearby Food
Green Valley Ranch Town Center on 51st Ave has casual dining and fast-food options nearby.
Why Kids Love It
Park Playground in Denver's Green Valley Ranch neighborhood is the local community playground serving the far east Denver area. Kids in this neighborhood love it as their everyday play space, with equipment suitable for multiple ages and the open, spacious feel of an outer-Denver neighborhood park.
From Reddit Parents
“It’s fine for kids to throw on a hoodie and play outside. It’s a warm winter so far plus they are running around keeping warm. My 9 year old was just...”
Pro Tips from Parents
- This is a neighborhood playground primarily serving Green Valley Ranch — one of Denver's far eastern neighborhoods near Denver International Airport
- Good option for families staying near DEN airport needing a quick outdoor activity
- Opens at 6AM — unusually early, good for morning stops
- The Green Valley Ranch Town Center area has dining and shopping nearby
- Less crowded than more centrally located Denver playgrounds
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Water and snacks
- Comfortable play clothes
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0 (free public playground in Green Valley Ranch Town Center area)
Tips to Save
- Completely free.
- The Green Valley Ranch area is far east Denver — factor in drive time if coming from central Denver.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 6AM-10PM
- Monday
- 6AM-10PM
- Sunday
- 6AM-10PM
- Tuesday
- 6AM-10PM
- Saturday
- 6AM-10PM
- Thursday
- 6AM-10PM
- Wednesday
- 6AM-10PM
