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Location
Parking
Three parking lots with 77 total spaces; paid parking available for Summer River Weekends; 37 spaces near Carson Nature Center
Accessibility
KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Venue; AED available at Nature Center; accessible restrooms (flush toilets at Center, composting toilet at South entrance); wheelchair accessible facilities available
About South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center
Vast space with trails & fishing lakes. Spanning over 880 acres, this park offers 5 lakes for fishing, extensive trails & nature programs.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Highlights
- 880-acre park, interactive River Table, live animal exhibits, wildlife viewing, kayaking, fishing, trails
- Admission
- Free for educational groups and daycares (advance coordination required)
- Accessibility
- KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Venue
What visitors say
I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Tom this afternoon. It’s always nice to have a nice conversation with someone you don’t know! The Park itself is wonderful. The nature center facilities are top quality, and the trails are…
Our school took a field trip to the center and we were so happy with how it went! The kids had a great time stomping through the river looking for insects and crawdads. The live animals, as well as the taxidermy in the museum were a…
This is one of my favorite parks outside of Highlands Ranch! It houses picnic tables for those who enjoy a Mountain View with their meal, and a wonderfully soothing river where ducks lazily float by. From bike trails to bird watching,…
From 794 Google reviews
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