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East Lake 3

4.6★ · 45 Google ratings · Thornton, Colorado

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At a glance
Shade
Little shade reportedBased on visitor reports
Access
Step-free entranceFrom the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am · busiest Wed eveningFrom Google visit patterns

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Map of East Lake 3
Illustrated map of East Lake 3
This illustration reflects the real layout of East Lake 3, 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
Bring water and a hat
The 1.4-mile loop trail and playground have minimal shade coverage.
Ideal for family walks, not just play
A scenic 1.4-mile loop with benches, wildlife viewing, and multiple playgrounds makes this suited for mixed-age family outings.
Plan around wet weather
Paths can become muddy or wet in some sections despite mostly hard-pack surfaces.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports
Visit early morning or evening
The playground lacks shade, making midday play uncomfortable during hot weather.
Watch for geese droppings
Geese frequent the lake area heavily, with reviewers reporting strong odors on hot days.

Distilled from 46 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.

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Plan your visit

📍 E 127th Way, Thornton, CO 80241
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Cottonwood Park
650 m away · More shade
Hidden Playground
800 m away · Better for toddlers
Woodglen Meadows Park
950 m away
Questions

Parent FAQs

Is there shade at East Lake 3?
Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
When is East Lake 3 least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Sunday around 8am.
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Aerial photo of East Lake 3

How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 46 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