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Lilley Gulch Playground 4.5★ · 55 Google ratings · Littleton, Colorado
✓ Toddlers✓ Step-free
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Wed 2pm · busiest Sat afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈930 m² · larger than 91%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of Lilley Gulch Playground
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1 Play area2 Picnic tables~30 m from the play area 3 Covered shelter~30 m from the play area
This illustration reflects the real layout of Lilley Gulch Playground, drawn from aerial imagery and mapped facility locations. Guide
Good to know Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports
Ideal for active play
The dinosaur-themed sandbox, climbing walls, slides, swings, and wide bike path make it excellent for burning energy.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports
Best for ages 3+
Equipment is sized for preschool and older children, with limited options for children under 2.
Bring sun protection
The playground has minimal shade and sits on open ground, making it hot during midday.
Watch younger kids closely
The equipment features multiple drop-offs and climbing structures that require active supervision of toddlers.
Plan for bathroom access
No bathrooms are located at the playground itself, though the adjacent rec center may have facilities.
Distilled from 55 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.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 9587 W Caley Ave, Littleton, CO 80123
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 200 m away · Has restrooms
1.1 km away · Better for toddlers
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Lilley Gulch Playground? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Is Lilley Gulch Playground good for toddlers? Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
When is Lilley Gulch Playground least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Wednesday around 2pm.
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More Denver playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 55 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
