Rainbow Ridge Playground

Locals with kids of different ages will appreciate this one — Rainbow Ridge has two separate play areas, so the toddlers aren’t getting bulldozed by the big kids on the climbing structure. The older crew gets tall slides and a serious climbing setup, while the little ones have their own scaled-down space with swings and some fun quirky touches. Beyond the playgrounds, there’s a basketball court, soccer field, bike track, and a skate park, which honestly makes it one of the more well-rounded spots in Arvada. Shade trees and covered seating mean you can actually survive a summer afternoon here without relocating every 20 minutes. It backs up near trails too, so if you’ve got a kid who burns through the playground in 10 minutes, you’ve got options.