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Recreation and Things To Do in the Evergreen
Area
Evergreen Recreation Centers
Within the Evergreen Park and Recreation District are
three centers: The Lake House at Evergreen Lake, Wulf Recreation Center,
and Buchanan Park Recreation Center which includes the recreation center as well
as the playing fields and playground. More information may be found at
www.evergreenrecreation.com.
The jewel of the community is located approximately 7 miles south of I-70 on
Evergreen Parkway. Summer activities include boating (rentals available) and
outdoor concerts. Ice skating season is from mid December to mid March weather
permitting. The lake is stocked with trout for year round fishing. A 1.5 mile
path circles the lake. Below the dam is a high altitude garden with several
sculptures. The north west portion of the lake features bridges and board walks
through a wildlife wet lands. Picnic tables with BBQ posts and grassy play areas
are located on the north west side by the parking lot. The beautiful log
"Lakehouse" located on the west end of the lake is open to the public and
available to rent for special events. To reach the lake house go west on Upper
Bear Creek Road less than 1 mile, the entrance is the first left over the
bridge. For information on seasonal activities call the Hot Line at 720-880-1391
or 720-880-1300 for facility information, or visit the website at:
www.evergreenrecreation.com
Open to the
public on a drop-in basis for swimming (indoor pool), racquetball, volleyball.
Basketball, aerobics etc.
5300 S.
Olive Road (next to Evergreen High School)
Evergreen,
phone: 720-880-1200
Open to the public. Features a forty foot rock-like climbing pinnacle, "lazy river"
current pool, 2-story water slide, hot tub & sauna, weight room
32003 Ellingwood Trail (east of Squaw Pass Road off
Highway 74)
Evergreen, phone: 720-880-1100
Parks
Denver Mountain Parks were purchased in the early 1900's by the city and
county of Denver. Several of them are located in the Evergreen area and are
primarily used for picnicking for large or small groups. For more
information visit the
Denver Mountain Parks website.
- Bergen Park, located just south of I-70 on Evergreen Parkway
- Bison & Elk herd on both sides of I-70 at the Genesee exit (#252)
- Corwina Park, located about 3 miles south of Evergreen on Hwy 74
- Dedisse Park, north of Evergreen Lake on Evergreen Parkway
- Dillon Park, in south Evergreen on Brook Forest Road
- Fillius Park in north Evergreen at Evergreen Parkway and Bergen Parkway
- O'Fallon Park, 2 miles south of Evergreen on Hwy 74 along Bear Creek
- Pence Park, in Indian Hills on Parmalee Gulch
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Red Rocks Park and natural amphitheater, 9 miles south of Evergreen, near
Morrison.
Jefferson County Open Space Parks are areas of land set aside in Jefferson
County for outdoor, day time recreation, including picnicking, hiking, biking,
horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snow shoeing. The following are
several of the parks in the Evergreen area:
- Alderfer/Three Sisters near downtown Evergreen, on Buffalo Park Road
- Elk Meadow located 5 miles south of I-70 on Evergreen Parkway
- Meyer Ranch on Hwy 285 in Aspen Park/Conifer
- Lair o' the Bear, along Bear Creek, about 4 miles south of Evergreen on Hwy
74
- Mt. Falcon Park in Indian Hills, off Myers Gulch/Parmalee Gulch
- Meyer Ranch,
Open Space Park, Hwy 285 in Conifer
Horseback Riding
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A & A Historical Trails Idaho
Springs |
303-567-4808 |
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American Safari Ranch Near
Fairplay |
719-836-2700 |
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Bear Creek Lake Park Stables
Morrison |
303-697-9666 |
Rafting
| Clear Creek Rafting |
303-567-1000 |
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Geo Tours |
303-756-6070 |
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Mile Hi Rafting |
303-567-0717 |
Winter Activities
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Ice Skating |
720-880-1391 |
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Snowboarding |
720-266-0636 |
Evergreen Golf Public Course
Evergreen Golf Course is located on the shores of Evergreen Lake, just west
of downtown Evergreen, Colorado (elev. 7100 ft.). Wrapped
around a mountain and cut through the ponderosa pines, Evergreen
offers 18 challenging holes and spectacular views from every
tee. Average golfers will find that the side hill lies,
wooded areas and out-of-bounds offer more challenges than
the yardage implies and advanced players will find opportunities
to create shots and discover hole designs that entice risk
taking, but demand solid execution.
Owned by Denver County, you will find a round at Evergreen,
not only inspiring, but affordable, and able to accommodate
a variety of golfing abilities. We are confident that Evergreen
Golf Course will provide the perfect setting and serenity
for a memorable day! Golf season is March 15th through November
15th, seven days a week, sunup to sundown. Call for a tee
time, 303-674-6351.
Shopping
The Evergreen area provides a diverse array of shopping. Unique shopping
centers abound throughout the community, including historic downtown Evergreen,
with antiques, galleries, clothing, souvenirs, and specialty shops.
(Please refer to the Member Directory and Visitor's Guide for specific shops.)
Museums
Buffalo Bill Park Memorial Museum and Grave
Golden 303-526-0744
Museum is dedicated to the work of Buffalo Bill Cody with several hands-on
children activities.
Dinosaur Ridge
Morrison 303-697-3466
An outdoor self guided tour of ancient dinosaur tracks, bones and vegetation.
Hiwan Homestead Museum
Evergreen, Colorado
(720) 497-7650
A 17 room log mansion that interprets the story of the site's founding families
and their role in Evergreens' history.
Humphrey Memorial Park/Museum
Evergreen, Colorado
303-674-5429
The turn of the century home and private collection of Hazel Lou Humphrey.
Morrison Natural History Museum
Morrison
303-697-1873
A hands-on museum great for the whole family.
Tiny Town Railroad and Museum
Tiny Town
303-697-6829
www.tinytownrailroad.com
A world of miniature buildings many of which are exact replicas of some
of Colorado’s most distinctive and historical buildings and actual railroad.
Open Memorial Day – Labor Day.
Cultural Activities
- Evergreen
Players perform six productions a year at Center Stage. This is an all-volunteer
theater. Reservations required. 303-674-4934
www.evergreenplayers.org
- Evergreen
Children’s Theatre presents original plays and musicals. Members range in age
from 5-15. 303-674-9004
- Conifer
Stage Door Theatre performs a variety of plays throughout the year. 303-886-2819
- Miners Alley
Playhouse, 303-935-3044
- Walden
Family Playhouse, 303-215-1530
- Evergreen
Chorale is a group of semi-professional singers presenting classical works,
musical shows and operas throughout the year. 303-674-4002.
www.evergreenchorale.org
- Evergreen
Children’s Chorale performs two concerts each year. 303-674-9004.
- Evergreen
Chamber Orchestra with 45 members has been performing for over 10 years. This
accomplished group of adult musicians, largely Evergreen residents, presents
four concerts a year and a number of home recitals. 303-670-6558
- Evergreen
Artists Association sponsors many exhibits throughout the year. The largest is
the Evergreen Art Festival held on the fourth Sunday in August. 303-679-1609.
- Center for
the Arts Evergreen (www.evergreenarts.org) promotes and supports arts programming in the area. Its three major
activities are Summerfest (mid July), Winterfest (late November), and Paint
Sculpt Shoot (Aug thru Oct). 303-674-0056.
Evergreeneaca@aol.com
- Last Friday Gallery Nights are the last Friday of
each month from 5-8 pm. There are 8 galleries open for your viewing pleasure.
For more information, please click here.
- Experience
an outdoor exhibit of 42 sculptures made of bronze, steel, stone, marble and
more! Sculpture pieces change annually each June. Brochures showing where the
sculpture walk pieces are located can be found at The Evergreen Chamber of
Commerce , local merchant’s stores or logon to
www.mountainart.org. The
brochure is like a treasure map and allows visitors and residents alike to
discover the wonderful sculptures, art galleries, restaurants, gift shops,
recreation areas and businesses along the way from Bergen Park to downtown
Evergreen.
Scenic Drives
Lariat Loop
This 40-mile drive encompasses 36 sites and parks depicting the geology,
culture, history and paleontology of the foothills west of Denver.
Click here
for an article about the Lariat Loop from the Evergreen Chamber Directory, or
visit their web site at:
www.lariatloop.org
Upper Bear Creek Loop
Start at Evergreen Lake, going west on Upper Bear Creek Rd. for 4.5 miles,
turn right on Witter Gulch Rd., continue for about 5 miles. The last mile or so
is dirt. At the dead end turn right on Hwy 103 for 6 miles to return to
Evergreen Parkway. Less than one hour. Nice views of Mount Evans, and mountain
estates along Upper Bear Creek.
Echo Lake / Mount Evans
Take Evergreen Parkway to Squaw Pass Road, turn west. Follow Squaw Pass Road
(Hwy 103) for about 18 miles to Echo Lake. At Echo Lake turn left to go to Mount
Evans. This road is open Memorial Day – Labor Day and there is a fee. From the
lake to the top (14,130 ft. above sea level) is 18 miles each way. The road is
paved and narrow with steep drop offs. The scenery is spectacular accompanied by
a variety of wildlife. When you return to Echo Lake Lodge turn west and continue
to Idaho Springs. At Idaho Springs get on I-70-east to the El Rancho/Evergreen
exit. This takes about 3 hours and is spectacular in the fall when the aspens
change color. Many magnificent views of snow capped mountain ranges.
Downtown Evergreen to Morrison via Bear Creek Canyon
This easy drive follows Bear Creak through a spectacular granite canyon
through the quaint little towns of Kittredge, Idledale and Morrison. For a
circle trip, turn south in Kittredge on Myers Gulch/Parmalee Gulch Road. Follow
6 miles to Hwy 285-southwest. Continue on Hwy 285 for two miles, turn right on
North Turkey Creek Road, for 6 miles. This will dead end on Hwy. 73. Turn right
for 3.5 miles returning you to downtown Evergreen. This will take about one
hour. A beautiful drive through canyons of granite walls and mountain foliage.
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