Nearest city Aurora, CO Area 13.54 km² Established 1959 | Governing body Colorado State Parks Phone +1 303-690-1166 | |
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Location Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA Address 4201 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014, USA Hours Open today · 5AM–10PMSaturday5AM–10PMSunday5AM–10PMMonday5AM–10PMTuesday5AM–10PMWednesday5AM–10PMThursday5AM–10PMFriday5AM–10PM Similar Cherry Creek, Rocky Mountains, Barr Lake State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park, Roxborough State Park | ||
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Cherry Creek State Park is a state park in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The park consists of a natural prairie environment with an 880-acre (3.6 km2) reservoir at its center which is shared by powerboats, sailboats, and paddle craft. The Cherry Creek Marina and Yacht Club offers mooring and catered events on the north-western shore. A large imported-sand swim beach is situated on the north-eastern side along with ample parking. The park has 12 miles (19 km) of paved roads and 35 miles (56 km) of multi-use trails open to runners, cyclists, and horseback riders. There are facilities for camping, radio-controlled aircraft, picnicking, as well as opportunities for bird watching, cross country skiing, and fishing. The park also contains an outdoor shooting range.
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WildlifeEdit
More than 40 mammal species roam through the park, including eastern cottontail rabbit, coyote, beaver, muskrat, raccoon, weasel, ground squirrel, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and scampering black-tailed prairie dogs.
HistoryEdit
On August 15, 1993, Cherry Creek State Park was the location for the papal mass of the 8th World Youth Day with Pope John Paul II. The event brought an estimated 500,000 people to the site.