# 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](https://www.jeffco.us/1254/Lair-o-the-Bear-Park)

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Source: https://isopark.jeffanders.co/park/jefferson-county-lair-o-the-bear-park

![3D model of Lair o' the Bear Park](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/jefferson-county-lair-o-the-bear-park-1200.webp)

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