Lair o' the Bear Park

Jefferson County, CO

A Bear Creek favorite on the former farm of John "Rutabaga" Johnson.

• Size: 394 acres
• Kind: open space
• Run by: Jeffco Open Space
• Ages 4 to 18+
• Scenery: Beautiful. Forest, rugged terrain and natural landscape

Highlights

• Fishing: Creekside fishing on Bear Creek
• Hiking trails: Rutabaga Ride Trail
• Equestrian trails
• Bike repair station: Air pump and tools

What's here

• Restrooms
• Parking lot
• Picnic tables
• Accessible restroom
• Bike path: On the Rutabaga Ride Trail
• Bike parking: A bike rack
• Bridge
• Trails
• Natural area
• Creek

Getting there

Jefferson County, CO 80465

Nearest transit: Paradise Hills Park-n-Ride (bus)

Official page

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