Longmont Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Longmont, CO, Colorado.
Originally opening in 1990, the Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area was donated by Vermon Golden with the intent of providing an area for Longmont residents to fish, walk and interact with nature. The 94-acre park features four ponds, 2.6 miles of paved trails, a handicapped-accessible fishing pier, public restroom facilities and nine picnic shelters. The shelters are available for reservation during the summer months.
Dog Park #1
In respect to community neighbors, visitors to Dog Park #1 are asked to park west of the park at Garden Acres Park, or east at Carr Park. All dogs must be vaccinated, licensed and leashed when outside of the park.
Union Reservoir and Park
The Union Reservoir and Park are available for public use from March 1 to October 31. Recreational activities such as fishing, wakeless boating, windsurfing, sailing and kayaking are available on reservoir. The east side of the reservoir is designated at a dog beach, where dogs are permitted off-leash. Public restrooms facilities are also available.
Roger's Grove
Located adjacent to the St. Vrain Greenway, Roger’s Grove encompasses 14 acres. Features include an interpretative center, picnic shelters as well as an outdoor amphitheater. The annual Rhythm on the River event is hosted by Roger’s Grove every July.
Roosevelt Park
Named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, this park was donated to the city in 1982 by J.M. Mumford. Amenities include public restrooms, sheltered picnic pavilions, a playground and a horseshoe court. A bronze giraffe sculpture is also located within the park, designed by Manilda G. Raffee.
Dog Park #2
Parking is provided adjacent to Dog Park #2 at the site behind the Public Works facility. All dogs must be vaccinated, licensed and leashed when outside of the park.
Garden Acres Park
Features of the Golden Acres Park include soccer fields, lighted baseball fields, a playground and a batting cage. The Oligarchy Dich runs through the park which provides numerous opportunities to view area wildlife. A life-size bronze sculpture of three children at play, designed by local artist Jerry Boyle is located at the south entrance of the park.
Jim Hamm Nature Area
Developed in 1976, this 24-acre nature area was donated by the Hamm family in memory of USAF Captain Jim Hamm, who died in the Vietnam War. The Nature Area consists of 14 acres of water and 10 acres of surrounding land. Features include public restrooms, a sheltered picnic pavilion, a pond-side shelter a sensory garden and interpretive signs throughout the area.
Sandstone Ranch
Situated on 313 acres of land, the Sandstone Ranch Park was the homestead of St. Vrain Valley pioneer Morse Coffin in 1860. Today, the ranch is a public use park and features four baseball fields, two sheltered picnic areas, ten outdoor barbecue grills and public restrooms.
Clark Park
This 48.5 acre park was donated to the city of Longmont by Helen Noble Clark in 1971. Features include four baseball fields, the Centennial Swimming Pool, a sheltered picnic area with barbecue pits, a hockey rink and a handicapped accessible park. Tennis, volleyball and tennis courts are also available.
Izaak Walton Park
Donated to the city of Longmont in 1989 by the V.V. Golden Foundation, the park features a pond that is dedicated to youth fishing. Fishing equipment is available from 6am-11pm daily. Additional features include a sheltered picnic area with barbecue grills, a serving kitchen complete with a microwave and refrigerator as well as public restroom facilities.
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