State: | Colorado |
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Address: | 2350 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA |
Postal code: | 80452 |
Website: | http://clearcreekcounty.org/venue/courtney-ryley-cooper-park/ |
Perfect little park to stretch big and little legs. Playground was fun for the kids, the backdrop of the water was fun and I got a good photo of the gold mine.
Right on the creek so watch your kids closely as there is no protection between rhe water and you!!
First time white water rafting and I would definitely do it again! The guide was fantastic and made the trip extremely fun. What a memorable experience
Ample parking, hours are from 0600 to 2200 for vehicles and restroom access - after that vehicles get ticketed and restrooms locked. Within walking distance headed west, right by the official visitor center, you have additional parking and 6 port-a-potties (2 are ADA compliant) with 3 on each side of the street. The park itself has a pretty good kid playground area and a couple of bridges across the creek, head to the west or east and you will enjoy a short loop walk to potty/exercise any pets. Be mindful of the creek, it is used for white water rafting tours so it will always be swift and full of rocks. If you venture further along the main street use the railed sidewalks to ensure your protection from vehicle traffic, most are accessible at corners only via steps and/or ADA ramps).
The park was great, the river was flowing very hard. The town of Idaho Falls, CO is across the little bridge that goes over the river. Boy was the river high and running fast. It's a small town with cute shops, good food and fishing in the river. Enjoy beautiful CO unfortunately I head home tomorrow.