Red-Tail Park

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Highlands Ranch
4.5
Sprawling neighborhood park with trails, playgrounds, sports fields, and scenic views nestled in Highlands Ranch.
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Red-Tail Park

Highlands Ranch

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Discover Red-Tail Park's trails, playground, sports fields, and picnic areas in Highlands Ranch. Perfect for family outings and outdoor fun.

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Red-Tail Park offers a vast, well-maintained green space perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts, featuring walking and biking trails, sports fields, and a lively playground. Visitors can enjoy open grassy areas, picnic shelters with grills, and easy access to the East-West trail, making it a versatile spot for recreation and relaxation.

What to Expect:

    🌳 Multiple interconnected trails, including mountain biking paths
    ⚾ Baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, and playgrounds
    πŸ” Covered picnic pavilions with barbecue grills
    🚻 Clean public restrooms and ample free parking

Important Information:

    – Open daily from 5 AM to 11 PM
    – Dogs allowed, please follow leash regulations
    – Wheelchair accessible entrances and parking available
    – Vault toilets available, bring hand sanitizer
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πŸ“ Local Insights

🚴 Best Trails for Biking: Enthusiasts recommend the uphill sections for a challenging and rewarding mountain biking experience.

πŸŒ… Sunset Views: The trails leading to higher elevations offer stunning Rocky Mountain sunsets, ideal for evening visits.

πŸ” Picnic Planning: Covered pavilions with grills require advance rental for larger gatherings, perfect for family barbecues.

⚽ Parking Tips: Use the East Parking Lot for closest access to soccer fields; otherwise, expect a short walk from other lots.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM

Saturday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM

Sunday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM

πŸ‘‰ Best For

Families, hikers, sports enthusiasts, dog walkers

Red-Tail Park

2674 Pemberly Ave
,
Highlands Ranch
,
CO
80126

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Visitors consistently praise Red-Tail Park for its beautiful scenery, clean well-maintained facilities, versatile sports fields, and family-friendly atmosphere. Frequent compliments highlight the great playground and scenic trails, while some note the lack of benches and shade near the playground and the steep hill toward the baseball field as minor drawbacks.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Trails; Mountain Biking; Baseball Field; Soccer Fields; Basketball Court; Playground; Covered Picnic Shelters; Barbecue Grills; Public Restrooms; Free Parking; Dog-Friendly Areas; Scenic Overlook

πŸ“† Best Times to Visit

Best visits early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak midday crowds; trail and playground busiest midday; weekdays quieter than weekends.
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