# South Platte Pk\\ Carson Nature Center

Littleton, CO

- Size: 831 acres
- Run by: South Suburban Parks & Recreation District
- Ages 1 to 18+
- Scenery: Beautiful. Big lake, big shade trees and river

## Highlights

- Wading & tubing: Tubing and wading in the river only
- Kayak & canoe: River only, lakes are off limits
- Fishing: Trout in the river, bass in lakes
- Lake/pond: South Platte Reservoir

## What's here

- Restrooms
- Parking lot
- Picnic shelter
- Bus or rail nearby: Littleton - Mineral, 4 min walk
- Water fountain
- Cafe nearby: Copper Door Coffee Roasters, 2 min walk
- Benches
- Bike path: On the Mary Carter Greenway Trail
- Bike parking: 2 bike racks
- Bike repair station: Air pump and tools
- Bridge
- Trails
- Paved paths
- Hiking trails: Mary Carter Greenway Trail
- Natural area
- Wildlife viewing
- Creek: Nevada Ditch runs through

## Getting there

7301 S Platte River Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80128

Nearest transit: Littleton / Mineral Gate C (bus), Littleton / Mineral Gate D (bus) and Littleton - Mineral (rail)

[Official page](http://www.sspr.org/south-platte-park)

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![3D model of South Platte Pk\\ Carson Nature Center](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/littleton-south-platte-pk-carson-nature-center-1200.webp)

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