Where to Picnic in Western Colorado? The Best Family-Friendly Parks
Looking for the best picnic spots on Colorado’s Western Slope? Whether you are planning a casual lunch for two or a full family BBQ, these parks offer the perfect backdrop for a relaxing day outside.
Great views? Yup, we can find a few. Clean bathrooms, playgrounds, and shade? Absolutely. These parks are all free for families, and even pets.
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Family-Friendly Picnic Areas in Western Colorado
From Grand Junction to Montrose, Western Colorado has several great picnic options waiting to be discovered. From parks with picnic tables to shaded picnic shelters, scroll through the photo gallery below to see some of the best places on the Western Slope for a fun picnic with friends or family.
Best Parks for Family Picnics in Western Colorado
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Great Dog Parks in Western Colorado
Most of the 'picnic parks' in the gallery above are pet-friendly, but not all have an off-leash area for dogs to run free. No worries, the Western Slope has plenty of dog parks that allow off-leash play. You may recognize a few locations below, while others may be brand new.
Enjoy 11 Colorado Dog Parks With Unique Off-Leash Areas
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Colorado Lakes Ready for Boat Season
Many of Colorado's lakes are ready for watercraft. You can stand-up paddle at Rifle Gap State Park, or take the boat to Blue Mesa Reservoir. While many of the marinas and boat launches around the state are open for the season, a few places at higher elevations may still be waiting for ice to melt
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