Frances Xavier Cabrini Day Office Closures
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices, including park visitor centers, will be closed for the state holiday, Monday, Oct. 6. Some offices may have limited operations for the hunting season. Call ahead and plan accordingly.
State Park in Aurora, CO
Hours:
Campground Office: Monday through Sunday: Daily, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Dog Off-leash Daily Pass: $3
Daily Water Basin Authority: $1
Annual Water Basin Authority: $3
Animals Permitted:
Park Address:
4201 South Parker Road
Aurora, CO 80014
United States
State Park in Aurora, CO
Hours:
Campground Office: Monday through Sunday: Daily, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Dog Off-leash Daily Pass: $3
Daily Water Basin Authority: $1
Annual Water Basin Authority: $3
Animals Permitted:
Park Address:
4201 South Parker Road
Aurora, CO 80014
United States
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Sun shining through trees on the beach
Activities and Trails
In the middle of the Denver area, Cherry Creek State Park offers year-round family fun. Walk, hike or bike on 35 miles of trails, including 15 miles of paved trails. The reservoir is great for water skiing, fishing and boating. The park has 135 modern campsites, and you'll also find amenities like an amphitheater, boat ramps, a marina, a model airplane field and picnic spots.
The park's main attraction is the 850 surface-acre reservoir, where visitors can boat, fish, jet ski, row and water ski.
Paddleboarding is a popular water activity at Cherry Creek. Visitors can rent a paddle board through the marina.
Fixed targets for rifles and pistols, a trap area for shotguns and more can be found at the Family Shooting Center in the southern area of the park. Firearms are prohibited elsewhere in the park.
The park’s sandy beach and roped-off swimming area is a gathering spot for families to soak up the Colorado sun. There’s a bathhouse with restrooms located at the beach for convenience. The swim beach is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Oct
4
Saturday, Oct 4
Cherry Creek State Park
This course will cover the basics of fishing including how to cast and how to tie a clinch knot.
Oct
4
Saturday, Oct 4
Cherry Creek State Park
This course will cover the basics of fishing including how to cast and how to tie a clinch knot.
Oct
18
Saturday, Oct 18
Cherry Creek State Park
Put on your favorite costume or decorate your trunk for Cherry Creek's Trunk or Treat at the East Shades Picnic Area.
Oct
18
Saturday, Oct 18
Cherry Creek State Park
Put on your favorite costume or decorate your trunk for Cherry Creek's Trunk or Treat at the East Shades Picnic Area.
Oct
25
Saturday, Oct 25
Cherry Creek State Park
Meet us at West Shades in a witch or wizard costume with your paddle board or kayak for a whimsical and magical time on the...
Oct
25
Saturday, Oct 25
Cherry Creek State Park
Meet us at West Shades in a witch or wizard costume with your paddle board or kayak for a whimsical and magical time on the...
Oct
4
Saturday, Oct 4
Cherry Creek State Park
This course will cover the basics of fishing including how to cast and how to tie a clinch knot.
Oct
4
Saturday, Oct 4
Cherry Creek State Park
This course will cover the basics of fishing including how to cast and how to tie a clinch knot.
Oct
18
Saturday, Oct 18
Cherry Creek State Park
Put on your favorite costume or decorate your trunk for Cherry Creek's Trunk or Treat at the East Shades Picnic Area.
Oct
18
Saturday, Oct 18
Cherry Creek State Park
Put on your favorite costume or decorate your trunk for Cherry Creek's Trunk or Treat at the East Shades Picnic Area.
Oct
25
Saturday, Oct 25
Cherry Creek State Park
Meet us at West Shades in a witch or wizard costume with your paddle board or kayak for a whimsical and magical time on the...
Oct
25
Saturday, Oct 25
Cherry Creek State Park
Meet us at West Shades in a witch or wizard costume with your paddle board or kayak for a whimsical and magical time on the...
Fun for Dogs
Over 100 acres in the 12 Mile area are available for owners to exercise their dogs off leash. The area may be accessed from the south entrance at Parker and Orchard roads or from the north at 12 Mile North.
Both annual and daily Dog Off-leash passes can be purchased at the Visitor Center, park entrance station or self-service station. Park entrance passes are an additional fee.
Dog Off-leash Passes must be visibly displayed on the dog handler at all times when in the Dog Off-leash Area.
Day Pass: $3
A day pass allows one handler to bring in up to three dogs.
Annual Pass: $25
An annual pass allows one handler from a household to bring up to three dogs. This pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Annual Dog Off-leash passes can also be purchased online. The duplicate fee for a lost pass is $5.
Due to the popularity of the area, extended wait times are common during peak hours. Peak hours vary and include holidays and weekends.
Additional facilities are available for sport dog training. Please contact the Park Office at 303-766-6562 for more information.
Hiking, Biking and Horseback Riding
Cherry Creek's extensive multi-use trail system spans 35 miles and provides a pleasurable experience year-round.
The 12 Mile Stables at Cherry Creek offer horse rentals, hay rides, day camps, riding lessons and horse boarding. Please call 1-888-61-HORSES or visit the website for more information.
4.75 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Access point: Cherry Creek Crossing or Cottonwood Creek trailhead
0.36 miles, non-paved
Hiking, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Parking lot on north side of marina
1.04 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Pope trailhead
1.08 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: via Pope or Cottonwood Creek trailheads
0.25 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: Prairie Loop parking lot
0.65 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: via Cottonwood Creek trailhead
1.88 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Cottonwood Creek Trailhead
0.37 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Cottonwood Creek Trailhead
2.11 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Cottonwood Creek Trailhead
0.71 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: Cottonwood Creek or Shop Creek trailheads
0.44 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: Cottonwood Creek or Shop Creek trailheads
1.22 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: Cottonwood Creek or Shop Creek trailheads
0.27 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: Shop Creek Trailhead
0.89 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Access point: Campground or swim beach parking lots
2.49 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Shop Creek parking lot
0.47 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Access point: Shop Creek parking lot
2.81 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: 12-mile North and South parking lots
1.65 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Dixon Grove, swim beach, Smoky Hill or old jet ski parking lots
0.42 miles one way, 0.84 miles round trip; non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: 12-mile North parking lot
0.38 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Access point: 12-mile South parking lot
4.75 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Access point: Cherry Creek Crossing or Cottonwood Creek trailhead
0.36 miles, non-paved
Hiking, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Parking lot on north side of marina
1.04 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Pope trailhead
1.08 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: via Pope or Cottonwood Creek trailheads
0.25 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: Prairie Loop parking lot
0.65 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: via Cottonwood Creek trailhead
1.88 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Cottonwood Creek Trailhead
0.37 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Cottonwood Creek Trailhead
2.11 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Cottonwood Creek Trailhead
0.71 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: Cottonwood Creek or Shop Creek trailheads
0.44 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: Cottonwood Creek or Shop Creek trailheads
1.22 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: Cottonwood Creek or Shop Creek trailheads
0.27 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: Shop Creek Trailhead
0.89 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Access point: Campground or swim beach parking lots
2.49 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Shop Creek parking lot
0.47 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Access point: Shop Creek parking lot
2.81 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: 12-mile North and South parking lots
1.65 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
Dog friendly
Access point: Dixon Grove, swim beach, Smoky Hill or old jet ski parking lots
0.42 miles one way, 0.84 miles round trip; non-paved
Hiking only
Access point: 12-mile North parking lot
0.38 miles, paved
Hiking, horseback riding, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Access point: 12-mile South parking lot
Model Airplane Flying
Model airplane enthusiasts will find asphalt runways, frequency posts and field regulations for radio-controlled aircraft at this field located on the west side of the park. Both electric and gas/glow aircraft are flown at Suhaka Field. The elevation at Suhaka field is 5,700 feet. Beginners are always welcome, and instructor pilots are available for flight training at no additional charge.
Denver R/C Eagles Flying Club
Suhaka Field is operated by the Denver R/C Eagles Flying Club. You do not need to be a member of the club to fly at the facility. However, you do need to follow all the club rules, including the requirement that all pilots display a current Academy of Model Aeronautics membership.
