Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Welcome to the Cherry Creek State Park Department!

Welcome to Denver’s natural and spacious backyard playground. There’s so much to see and enjoy. Summers are busy and action packed while off-peak times are quiet and laid back. Anchored around a 880 surface acre reservoir, the park offers a natural prairie environment of gentle, rolling hills and complete outdoor recreation facilities, including camping, picnicking and facilities for group events.

Featured Activities

Public Fishing Clinic

  Wednesday, 28 May 2025 |   10:00 AM | Cherry Creek State Park |  Registration Required

This is a kid's fishing clinic open to beginner anglers. Students will learn about fishing ethics...

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Lake Appreciation Day Profile Photo

Lake Appreciation Day

  Saturday, 19 July 2025 |   08:00 AM | Cherry Creek State Park

Lake Appreciation Day is a day of stewardship, environmental education, and connecting with the o...

Volunteer

Upcoming Activities   Calendar

Trash Pickup Profile Photo Volunteer Trash Pickup
  Mon 05/26, Mon 06/02, Mon 06/09, Mon 06/16, Mon 06/23, Mon 06/30, Mon 07/07, Mon 07/14, Mon 07/21, Mon 07/28, Mon 08/04, Mon 08/11, Mon 08/18, Mon 08/25, Mon 09/01, Mon 09/15, Mon 09/22, Mon 09/29, Mon 10/06, Mon 10/13, Mon 10/20, Mon 10/27, Mon 11/03, Mon 11/10, Mon 11/17, Mon 11/24 |   08:00 AM | Cherry Creek State Park |  Registration Required

Hello! We are looking for volunteers to help us collect rubbish along the swim beach, the dam, and other areas throughout the park, weather permitting. Our park gets very busy during the weekends and come Mondays; the park is trashed. We need help...

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Public Fishing Clinic Profile Photo  Waitlist Public Fishing Clinic
  Wednesday, 28 May 2025 |   10:00 AM | Cherry Creek State Park |  Registration Required

This is a kid's fishing clinic open to beginner anglers. Students will learn about fishing ethics, how to tie a clinch knot, and how to cast as well as spend an hour fishing in the reservoir. The clinic is free with admission to the park. All equi...

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DNR OIT Volunteer Project - Trash Pick Up @ Chatfield Profile Photo Volunteer DNR OIT Volunteer Projects
  Thu 06/12, Thu 06/26, Thu 07/17, Thu 07/24, Thu 08/28, Wed 09/17 |   10:00 AM | Chatfield State Park
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Public Fishing Clinic Profile Photo  Register Public Fishing Clinic
  Wednesday, 18 June 2025 |   10:00 AM | Cherry Creek State Park |  Registration Required

Date: June 18th Time: 10am- 12pm Location: Lake Loop Details: This is a kid's fishing clinic for beginner anglers. Admission to the clinic is free with entrance into the park. All equipment is provided but you are welcome to bring your own...

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Junior Ranger Day Camp Profile Photo  Register Junior Ranger Day Camp
  Fri 07/11, Fri 07/18, Fri 07/25, Fri 08/01, Sat 08/02 |   10:00 AM | Cherry Creek State Park |  Registration Required

Junior Ranger Day Camp is a day camp offered at Cherry Creek State Park where campers will explore nature, hike, and learn to fish. Camp is held on Fridays in July and ends with a cookout and family overnight on August 1-2 where campers will stay ...

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Junior Ranger Day Camp Profile Photo  Waitlist Junior Ranger Day Camp
  Fri 07/11, Fri 07/18, Fri 07/25, Fri 08/01, Sat 08/02 |   10:00 AM | Cherry Creek State Park |  Registration Required

Junior Ranger Day Camp is a day camp offered at Cherry Creek State Park where campers will explore nature, hike, learn archery, and learn to fish. Camp is held on Fridays in July and ends with a cookout and family overnight on August 1-2 where cam...

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Lake Appreciation Day Profile Photo Volunteer Lake Appreciation Day
  Saturday, 19 July 2025 |   08:00 AM | Cherry Creek State Park

Lake Appreciation Day is a day of stewardship, environmental education, and connecting with the outdoors. It's about giving back to our reservoir by helping to keep it clean! We are looking for volunteers who would like to celebrate Lake Appreciat...

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