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East Lake 3

4.6★ · 45 Google ratings · Thornton, Colorado

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At a glance

What visitors report about East Lake 3

Shade

Little shade reportedBased on visitor reports · 2019–2026

Access

Step-free entrance

Crowds

Quietest Sun 8am · busiest Wed evening

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The site plan

Map of East Lake 3

Guide

Good to know

Good for a picnic

Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.

Official listing

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.

Little shade reported

Bring sun cover on bright days.

Based on visitor reports · 2019–2026

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.

Bring water and a hat

The 1.4-mile loop trail and playground have minimal shade coverage.

Plan around wet weather

Paths can become muddy or wet in some sections despite mostly hard-pack surfaces.

Distilled from 22 visitor reviews.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.

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QuietBusy

From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 E 127th Way, Thornton, CO 80241

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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Cottonwood Park

0.4 miles away · More shade

Hidden Playground

0.5 miles away · Better for toddlers

Woodglen Meadows Park

0.6 miles 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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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 22 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