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Coal Creek Park

4.5★ · 152 Google ratings · Erie, Colorado

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✓ Toddlers✓ Splash pad✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports
Shade
Shade reportedBased on visitor reports
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Water play
Splash pad on siteMentioned by 18 visitors
Access
Step-free entranceFrom the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am · busiest Sat afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈240 m² · larger than 23%Measured on OpenStreetMap

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Map of Coal Creek Park
Illustrated map of Coal Creek Park
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1Play area (2 on site)2Restrooms~40 m from the play area3Parking~70 m from the play area4Picnic tables~20 m from the play area5Covered shelter~30 m from the play area6Drinking fountain~30 m from the play area
This illustration reflects the real layout of Coal Creek Park, drawn from aerial imagery and mapped facility locations.
Guide

Good to know

Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Good for hot days
Splash pad on site, with some reported shade.
Mentioned by 18 visitors
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports
Bring supplies for extended stays
Free WiFi, phone chargers at tables, and a snack stand mean you can stay comfortable for hours without.
Best for elementary age and younger
Equipment includes slides, swings, climbing structures, and musical instruments suitable for younger children.
Perfect for hot summer days
The splash pad is a major draw, though check ahead as it closes seasonally and was reported shut.
Watch for dog waste in grass
The large open field occasionally has dog droppings despite trash cans and poop bags being available.
Check event schedules ahead
The park hosts concerts, festivals, and special events that can draw crowds and may have pet restrictions.

Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.

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From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 575 Kattell St, Erie, CO 80516
🚻 Restrooms ~30 m from the play area
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Serene Park
900 m away
Erie Revolution Pumptrack
1.1 km away · Better for toddlers
Erie Community Park
1.4 km away · Has restrooms
Questions

Parent FAQs

Does Coal Creek 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 Coal Creek Park?
Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
Does Coal Creek Park have a splash pad?
Yes — visitors describe built water play on site. Splash pads in the Denver area typically run late May to early September.
Is Coal Creek Park good for toddlers?
Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
When is Coal Creek Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday around 8am.
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Aerial photo of Coal Creek Park

How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; amenity positions from OpenStreetMap; 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 — our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake