Things to do

Trail

A wetland plant and bird sanctuary two miles west of I-25 on Colorado 52…A wetland plant and bird sanctuary two miles west of I-25 on Colorado 52, created as a mitigation bank and managed by the Town since 2007; trails, signs and a pavilion, open by appointment from sunrise to sunset.

Park Our pick

129 acres around Milavec Lake: fishing piers, non-motorized boating…129 acres around Milavec Lake: fishing piers, non-motorized boating, a 1.26-mile loop plus 1.7 miles of paved trail, an off-leash dog park, two playgrounds, a fitness court and a 30,000-square-foot skate park.

Park

Frederick’s festival park on Eighth Street: an amphitheater, big open fields, a playground, picnic shelters…Frederick’s festival park on Eighth Street: an amphitheater, big open fields, a playground, picnic shelters, a five-station fitness loop, a bouldering area and mountain views; home to Miners Day, Frederick in Flight and Chainsaws & Chuckwagons.

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A neighborhood park in the Coal Ridge subdivision west of downtown: a playground and swings…A neighborhood park in the Coal Ridge subdivision west of downtown: a playground and swings, a multi-use field, benches and picnic tables. The Town publishes no park hours.

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A small park on Drake Way in the newer neighborhoods east of Colorado Boulevard…A small park on Drake Way in the newer neighborhoods east of Colorado Boulevard, with picnic shelters and tables. The Town publishes no park hours.

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A neighborhood park in the Countryside subdivision: a playground and swings, a multi-use field…A neighborhood park in the Countryside subdivision: a playground and swings, a multi-use field, picnic shelters, tables and benches. The Town publishes no park hours.

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The park at the entrance to downtown Frederick, with a playground, a summer splash pad, a gazebo…The park at the entrance to downtown Frederick, with a playground, a summer splash pad, a gazebo, bocce courts, a sports field and the Miners Memorial Museum; the Festival of Lights and Music in the Park are held here.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s pond-dotted park just west of I-25 at Exit 240, a few minutes from Frederick…Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s pond-dotted park just west of I-25 at Exit 240, a few minutes from Frederick: 689 acres of land and 228 of water, 87 campsites, seven miles of trail, fishing and bald eagles in winter. A daily vehicle pass is $10 to $12 for Colorado plates.

Venue Our pick

The three towns’ recreation center, run by the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District…The three towns’ recreation center, run by the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District: a lap pool with diving board and climbing wall, an activity pool, a gym, an elevated indoor track and fitness rooms.

Venue Our pick

Frederick’s library, a High Plains Library District branch on Park Avenue in Firestone: open seven days…Frederick’s library, a High Plains Library District branch on Park Avenue in Firestone: open seven days, with storytimes most mornings, teen and adult clubs, two meeting rooms, four study rooms and a vending cafe.

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The Town of Frederick’s nine-hole regulation course, with a driving range, putting green and chipping area…The Town of Frederick’s nine-hole regulation course, with a driving range, putting green and chipping area, lessons, leagues and glow-ball nights; adult walking rates start at $19.

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The recreation district’s center for adults 55 and over, on Grant Avenue in old Firestone…The recreation district’s center for adults 55 and over, on Grant Avenue in old Firestone: weekday drop-in coffee, cards and crafts, talks, day trips, special events and the Friendly Fork lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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The recreation district’s gymnastics building on Frederick Way: a competition floor…The recreation district’s gymnastics building on Frederick Way: a competition floor, an in-ground tumble track into a foam pit and preschool equipment, with classes from age 2 and open gym on Friday mornings and Saturday middays.

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About 30,000 square feet of poured concrete at the south-west corner of the Frederick Recreation Area…About 30,000 square feet of poured concrete at the south-west corner of the Frederick Recreation Area: an 18,500-square-foot street course, an egg bowl, a 10,000-square-foot flow bowl and two 12-foot full pipes, unsupervised and lit, open dawn to 10 pm.

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Frederick’s history museum in the original 1900s Town Hall…Frederick’s history museum in the original 1900s Town Hall, moved to Crist Park and made a Colorado Historic Landmark in 2012; open the first Friday evening of each month, at some Town events and by appointment.