Walden Ponds

Boulder County, CO

Former gravel pits turned into wetland habitat with wildlife to watch all year.

• Size: 99 acres
• Kind: open space
• Run by: Boulder County Parks & Open Space
• Ages 2 to 18+
• Scenery: Beautiful. Big lake, woodland and natural landscape

Highlights

• Equestrian trails: Hitching rail at the trailhead
• Fishing pier
• Lake/pond: Bass Pond
• Boat ramp

What's here

• Restrooms
• Parking lot: 60 parking spaces
• Picnic shelter
• Picnic tables
• Grills & fire pits
• Trash & recycling
• Benches
• Accessible parking: 5 accessible spaces
• Accessible picnic area
• Bike path: On the Sawhill Ponds
• Bike parking: Racks for about 4 bikes
• Bridge
• Trails
• Paved paths
• Hiking trails: 2.6 miles of trails
• Natural area
• Dogs welcome on leash: On a leash
• Wildlife viewing
• Fishing
• Boating allowed
• Books & learning

Getting there

Boulder County, CO 80301

Nearest transit: Heatherwood Dr & Ashfield Ct (bus)

Official page

Parks in Boulder County · All Front Range parks · About the data