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Charley Emley Park 4.5★ · 76 Google ratings · Littleton, Colorado
✓ Toddlers✓ Step-free
At a glance
What visitors report about Charley Emley Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Crowds
Quietest Thu 11am · busiest Sat evening
Size
About 5,100 sq ft · bigger than 63% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Charley Emley Park 1
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1 Play area2 Covered shelterabout 50 ft from the play area 3 Drinking fountainabout 100 ft from the play area
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
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Great for picnics
The park has covered ramadas with tables and grills, making it suitable for family gatherings and outdoor meals.
Explore nearby features
The playground sits on a bike path with access to hiking trails and a river, offering extended outdoor.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Bring water in summer
The water fountain only operates during summer months, and the playground has minimal shade during hot afternoons.
Plan for older kids
The playground emphasizes climbing structures and rope courses that appeal more to kids aged 5+, with limited activities for toddlers.
Use the bathroom first
There are no public restrooms at the playground, though some reviews mention past port-a-potties that may no longer be available.
Distilled from 37 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 📍 2301 W Briarwood Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 1.0 miles away · More shade
1.0 miles away · Has restrooms
1.0 miles away · Has restrooms
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Charley Emley Park? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Is Charley Emley Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
When is Charley Emley Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Thursday around 11am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 37 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
