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Cottonwood Park, Louisville, Colorado

4.8★ · 83 Google ratings · Louisville, CO

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✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free
At a glance

What visitors report about Cottonwood Park, Louisville, Colorado

Age
Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports · 2020–2026
Shade
Shade reportedMentioned by 7 visitors · 2020–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Access
Step-free entrance
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am · busiest Sat afternoon
Size
About 1,300 sq ft · bigger than 5% of the ones we measured

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The site plan

Map of Cottonwood Park, Louisville, Colorado

Illustrated map of Cottonwood Park, Louisville, Colorado
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1Play area (3 on site)2Parkingabout 250 ft from the play area3Covered shelterabout 100 ft from the play area
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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 · 2020–2026
Best for hot summer days
Extensive shade from mature cottonwood trees keeps play areas cool even during midday heat.
Great for mixed ages
Separate play structures serve toddlers and older children, plus zip line and tall slides challenge bigger kids.
Ideal for picnics and gatherings
Open lawn space, picnic tables, covered shelters, and multiple amenities support casual family meals or small group outings.
Arrive early on nice weather
The park gets crowded when weather is pleasant, filling up picnic spots and shaded areas.
Check bathroom access in winter
Restrooms close seasonally during winter months with no alternative facilities available.

Distilled from 34 visitor reviews.

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

📍 Cottonwood Park, Via Appia & South Boulder Rd, 112 Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO 80027
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

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Questions

Parent FAQs

Does Cottonwood Park, Louisville, Colorado 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 Cottonwood Park, Louisville, Colorado?
Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Cottonwood Park, Louisville, Colorado good for toddlers?
Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2020–2026
When is Cottonwood Park, Louisville, Colorado least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Thursday around 8am.
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Aerial photo of Cottonwood Park, Louisville, Colorado

How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 34 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