# 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](https://www.bouldercounty.org/open-space/parks-and-trails/walden-ponds-wildlife-habitat/)

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Source: https://isopark.jeffanders.co/park/boulder-county-walden-ponds

![3D model of Walden Ponds](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/boulder-county-walden-ponds-1200.webp)

Illustrative diorama, not a photograph or a source of feature evidence.