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Appaloosa Park 4.3★ · 94 Google ratings · Aurora, Colorado
✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free
At a glance
What visitors report about Appaloosa Park Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Crowds
Quietest Mon 4pm · busiest Thu evening
Size
About 1,700 sq ft · bigger than 10% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Appaloosa Park 1
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1 Play area (2 on site) 2 Restroomsabout 50 ft from the play area 3 Covered shelter
Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Good for active play
The soft cushioned surface under equipment means fewer dirt-related cleanup headaches after playtime.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Bring sun protection
The park has limited tree cover and shade, which reviewers noted as a concern for sun-sensitive families.
Plan for separate age groups
Dedicated playground sections for younger and older children let you choose what suits your kids' abilities.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking is limited and located away from the playground, with busy road traffic noted during peak times.
Bring a picnic blanket
The park has no tables or benches despite plenty of open flat space for family activities.
Distilled from 40 visitor reviews.
Crowds
When it gets busy Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 5575 S De Gaulle St, Aurora, CO 80016
🚻 Bathrooms about 50 ft from the play area
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.7 miles away · More shade
1.0 miles away · Better for toddlers
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Appaloosa Park have restrooms? Yes. Public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at Appaloosa Park? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
When is Appaloosa Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 4pm.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 40 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; aerial imagery from USGS (2019). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
