Sports and Recreation in Denver

Applewood Golf Course

14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden West Denver Suburbs

303-279-3003

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Aqua Golf

501 W. Florida Ave. Southwest Denver

720-865-0800

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Think golf is all wet? Head to Aqua Golf, a Denver destination that combines whimsical putt-putt with serious driving range, and appeals to all skill levels. It boasts two side-by-side eighteen-hole mini-golf courses, as well as a driving range that allows you to whack balls into a lake. And instead of aiming for the mouth of a clown, like at so many other mini golf venues, Aqua Golf’s courses feature miniature sand traps and water hazards to keep you on your toes.

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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

28194 US Highway 6, Dillon Mountains

888-272-7246

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Many consider Arapahoe Basin, endearingly known as A-Basin, to be one of the most underrated ski areas in the state. It certainly has the longest season -- usually from mid-October to early June – because the north-facing slopes get less sun and the snow sticks around. A-Basin is a sibling of Breckenridge and Keystone, and while it may not have their amount of acreage, it has plenty of steep glades, bump runs and and out-of-bounds skiing. It also has the best parking-lot parties of any mountain in the state.

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Aspen/Snowmass

Colorado Highway 82, Aspen Mountains

800-525-6200

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Canine Fitness and Fun Center

5390 E. Evans Ave. Southeast Denver

303-394-3647

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What sets Canine Fitness and Fun Center apart from other doggy daycare centers is its heated indoor swimming pool. In addition to four indoor and outdoor play areas, the center boasts a 25’ x 13’ x 4’ swimming pool for pooches of all shapes and sizes. Many dogs love the water, and here they can utilize it as an outlet for fun exercise as well as for soothing therapy for canine arthritis, joint disease, and other aches and pains.

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Chatfield Farms

8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton Southwest Denver Suburbs

303-973-3705

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Nature trails and natural habitats, maintained by the Denver Botanic Gardens.

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City Park Golf Course

2500 York St. Downtown Denver

720-865-3410

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It’s hard to find an eighteen-hole regulation golf course that has views of both a major city and a major mountain range. But Denver’s City Park Golf Course does. The location is convenient, of course – just east of downtown by City Park – and it has a full driving range, repair shop, restaurant and junior course. With its sloping greens, fairways and unique bunkering, the course also lays claim to being one of the toughest in the area.

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Colorado Horse Park

7522 S. Pinery Dr., Parker Southeast Denver Suburbs

303-841-5550

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Colorado Horse Park in Parker has established itself as a destination for world-class equestrian athletes. It is the largest horse park west of the Mississippi, serving amateurs, juniors and Olympians; the premier boarding facility features over a hundred heated stalls. The park is also dedicated to preserving Colorado open space – and both entertaining and education the public with its many scheduled equestrian events.

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Dick's Sporting Goods Park

6000 Victory Way, Commerce City Northeast Denver Suburbs

303-727-3500

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Dick's Sporting Goods Park is the home field of the Colorado Rapids soccer team, built in Commerce City in 2006 and featuring 24 fully lit soccer fields surrounding the stadium itself. This makes the park an ideal venue for events other than soccer games; it was the home of the Mile High Music Festival during the fest's run, hosting such acts as Tool, Widespread Panic, Tom Petty and the Fray on stages set up around the complex. Phish has played a weekend blowout or two at the park, and Dick's also hosts kids' intermural competitions, Fourth of July celebrations – even some Major League Soccer championship bouts. With its immense capacity, state-of-the-art facilities and scheduling flexible enough to invite everything from major-league soccer to major-league musical talent, Dick's is a welcome addition to the sporting scene in this cowtown.

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Empower Field at Mile High

1701 Bryant St. Central Denver

303-433-7466

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Facility walking tours, including the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum, visitors' locker room, Thunder's stall and more. Tours leave every 30 minutes; reservations encouraged, especially for large groups, 720-258-3888. Tours excluded on holidays and Saturdays prior to Bronco home games.

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FORZA Fitness and Performance

1849 Curtis St. Downtown Denver

336-261-7274

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Four Mile Historic Park

715 S. Forest St. Southeast Denver

720-865-0800

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Living-history exhibits of pioneer life on the plains at the site of Denver's oldest standing structure.

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Garden of the Gods

1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs Southern Colorado

719-634-6666

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Colorado Springs is known for many attractions, and Garden of the Gods is definitely at the top of that list. Popular for hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking, this public park is surrounded by leaning towers of colorful sediment. Tourists can be seen snapping photos in front of these ancient formations year-round. The park is free, but be sure to bring your wallet for the gift shop, which is one of the best in the state and housed in a visitors’ center that also has interesting educational exhibits.

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Greenwood Athletic Club

5801 S. Quebec St., Englewood Southeast Denver Suburbs

303-770-2582

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The Greenwood Athletic Club has a lot to show for its nearly three decades of operation in Greenwood Village. In addition to five impressive outdoor tennis courts that are open year-round, the club also boasts seven impeccable, air-conditioned indoor courts. And if tennis isn’t your exercise of choice, don’t stress: In 2011 the facility added 11,000 square feet that now house a pilates studio, a martial arts studio and a yoga studio.

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Keystone Resort

Highway 6 from I-70, exit 205 to Silverthorne/Dillon, Dillon Mountains

970-754-0001

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Keystone Resort is the largest ski resort in Summit County. Owned by Vail Resorts, which also owns Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Vail itself, it’s a popular destination not just with vacationers but Denverites who want to put in a day skiing; it’s one of the first mountains you hit going west on I-70. Across three mountains and five bowls, there are a total of 135 runs for all skill levels. And Keystone’s slopes have a special feature: Several major trails are lit by large floodflights, and night skiing is offered until 9 p.m. The village at the base of the mountain has other amenities, including a five-acre skating lake, sleigh rides, and some highly regarded eateries.

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Lakewood Cultural Center

470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood West Denver Suburbs

303-987-7845

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Loveland Ski Area

12 mi. east of Silverthorne at I-70, Exit 216, Georgetown Mountains

800-736-3

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While it may not have the acreage or terrain parks that the bigger mountains can boast, Loveland is revered by a strong following. You don’t have to walk through a massive, overpriced shopping village to get to the lifts, and parking and shuttle services are free. But while Loveland may not have a fancy reputation, it’s definitely a great place to ski and ride: It averages over 400 inches of snowfall per year.

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Lucky Strike Lanes Belmar

415 S. Teller St., Lakewood West Denver Suburbs

303-935-5793

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Moby Arena

1951 W. Plum St., Fort Collins Northern Colorado

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Colorado State Unversity’s Moby Arena is home to its basketball and volleyball teams. The arena is nestled in the heart of the Fort Collins campus, and is a bit smaller than most Division I arenas (with just 8,745 seating capacity). However, this makes for a cozy atmosphere that fans love.

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Mount Vernon Canyon Club

24933 Clubhouse Circle, Golden Southwest Denver Suburbs

303-526-0616

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Movement Climbing + Fitness

2845 Valmont Rd. Boulder

303-443-1505

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Pirates Cove Family Aquatic Park

1225 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton Southwest Denver Suburbs

303-762

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Leisure pool, six-lane competition pool, Action River feature, play pool with water features, including slides and spray garden, sand play area and more.

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Primos Hardcore & Wrestling

6810 E. 53rd Place, Commerce City Northeast Denver Suburbs

303-452-3523

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Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness

2201 E. Asbury Dr. South Denver

303-871-3190

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Offering floor and ice hockey, indoor soccer, swimming, skating, tennis, volleyball, fitness classes, team sports, indoor climbing, yoga, massage therapy and more.

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Rock'n Jam'n 1

9499 Washington St., Unit C North Denver

303-254-6299

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Rock'n Jam'n 2

7390 S. Fraser St., Unit E., Englewood Southeast Denver Suburbs

303-254-6299

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Saddle Rock Golf Course

21705 E. Arapahoe Rd. Aurora

303-699-3939

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Aurora’s Saddle Rock Golf Course used to host the Colorado Open, and it continues to be one of the area’s premier courses. It’s a tough course, layered with drastic jumps in elevation, creek features and trees. And for a public course, it’s one of the most economical in its class.

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Silverton Mountain

6226 Highway 110, Silverton Western Colorado

970-387-5706

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Skate City Arvada

5353 W. 64th Ave., Arvada Northwest Denver Suburbs

303-423-0616

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Skate City Arvada, formerly known as US on Wheels, is an old-school roller-skating rink with a price that’s hard to beat. A two-hour skating session is only $5, and it’s $1.50 for each additional session after that. Classes are available for all age levels, and discounts are offered for group outings.

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SkyVenture Colorado

9230 Park Meadows Dr., Littleton Southeast Denver Suburbs

303-768-9000

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After a quick training session, you can be ready to fly at SkyVenture Colorado -- no experience necessary. This controlled skydiving machine, with precise airflow technology, allows you to be in simulated freefall on top of winds reaching up to 160 mph. The facility is great for parties and corporate events, or even just solo thrills.

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Stapleton Dog Park

2002 Spruce St. East Denver

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Sunlight Mountain Resort

10901 County Road 117, Glenwood Springs Mountains

800-445-7931

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West Arvada Dog Park

17975 W. 64th Parkway, Arvada Northwest Denver Suburbs

720-898-7000

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The West Arvada Dog Park is a five-acre, fenced-in park that is a paradise for all pooches; it even has a separate area for shy and small dogs. The park is operated by volunteers and open year-round.

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