You don’t have to drive far to splash around.
Lakes might not be the first natural feature you think of when you think of Colorado, even more so for Denver. And yet there are several dotting the metro area that are cool, refreshing, and open for activity for the summer season. Each lake has its own draws and limitations, whether that’s size, boating capability… or tendency to foster algae. Nevertheless, you don’t have to drive miles out of Denver to spend a day splashing around; regardless if your preference is dipping in a single toe or jumping (falling?) into the deep end, there are some lovely lakes in Denver to check out this summer.
Within the expanses of City Park are several bodies of water, the two largest being Ferril and Duck Lakes, respectively. There’s a bit more opportunity for activity on Ferril Lake, where you can paddle board, cast your line, or, our favorite option: rent LED light-up swan boats for a nighttime float. Among other cool rentals, Wheel Fun Rentals has luminous swan boats available for a fun or romantic evening on the water.
A day spent in Wash Park is always a good time, but taking advantage of the water, particularly that of Smith Lake, is even more enticing as the weather gets warmer. You can set up in a shady spot and fish for hours or head to the boathouse to rent pedal or paddle boats and spend some time cooling off while taking in the views of one of Denver’s prettiest parks.
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