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Gary R McDonnell Park

4.3★ · 93 Google ratings · Lakewood, Colorado

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At a glance

What visitors report about Gary R McDonnell Park

Access

Step-free entrance

Crowds

Quietest Mon 8am · busiest Fri evening

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The site plan

Map of Gary R McDonnell Park

Guide

Good to know

Good for a picnic

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

Official listing

Equipment suits multiple ages

The playground has options for toddlers under two as well as challenging structures for older kids, making it.

Bonus: animal viewing nearby

A neighboring farm with goats and horses offers additional entertainment for children watching the animals.

Bring supplies, no facilities

There are no restrooms or trash cans, so pack out what you pack in and plan bathroom stops beforehand.

Expect a quiet, uncrowded visit

This park draws fewer visitors than nearby alternatives, so you can usually find space and parking without crowds.

Plan for a longer walk from parking

The playground requires a walk from the parking area, so factor in extra time if you have very young children.

Distilled from 39 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

📍 1001 Simms St, Lakewood, CO 80215

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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Daniels Park

0.6 miles away · Has restrooms

Sunset Park

0.7 miles away · More shade

Quail Street Park

0.9 miles away

Questions

Parent FAQs

When is Gary R McDonnell Park least busy?

Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 8am.

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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 39 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