# Cherry Creek State Park

Arapahoe County, CO

Prairie and reservoir where Pope John Paul II said Mass for World Youth Day in 1993.

- Size: 4,412 acres
- Kind: state park
- Run by: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Entry: paid. Covered by a Keep Colorado Wild pass or a Colorado library card
- Ages 1 to 18+
- Scenery: Beautiful. Big lake, mountain views and natural landscape

## Highlights

- Swim beach: Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Boat ramp: Two ramps, east and west
- Water skiing & jet skis: Jet skis and water skiing allowed
- Boat rentals: Marina boats and paddleboards, summer only

## What's here

- Restrooms
- Portable toilet
- Parking lot
- Street parking
- Picnic shelter
- Picnic tables
- Grills & fire pits
- Trash & recycling
- Bus or rail nearby: Nine Mile, 2 min walk
- Water fountain
- Cafe nearby: Starbucks, 1 min walk
- Playground
- Accessible paths
- Benches
- Accessible parking
- Accessible restroom
- Volleyball
- Bike path: On the Cherry Creek Trail
- Bike parking: A bike rack
- Bike repair station: Air pump and tools
- Scenic view: Wildlife Viewing
- Bridge
- Trails
- Paved paths
- Hiking trails: Butterfly Hill Trail
- Natural area
- Dog park: Over 100 acres, $3 daily dog pass
- Wildlife viewing
- Equestrian trails
- Lake/pond: Cherry Creek Reservoir
- Creek: Cottonwood Creek runs through
- Fishing
- Paddleboarding: Rentals near the swim beach
- Boating allowed: Power, sail and jet skis
- Nature center: Visitor center

## Getting there

4201 S Parker Rd, Arapahoe County, CO 80015

Nearest transit: Bus stop (bus), S Parker Rd & E Lehigh Ave (bus) and Nine Mile (rail)

[Official page](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/cherry-creek-state-park)

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Source: https://isopark.jeffanders.co/park/arapahoe-county-cherry-creek-state-park

![3D model of Cherry Creek State Park](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/arapahoe-county-cherry-creek-state-park-1200.webp)

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