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McKay Lake Park and Open Lands 4.8★ · 378 Google ratings · Broomfield, Colorado
✓ Toddlers✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kids Mentioned by 8 visitors
Shade
Little shade reported Mentioned by 12 visitors
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Parking
On-site parking From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am · busiest Sun afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈3,470 m² · larger than 99%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of McKay Lake Park and Open Lands
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1 Play area (2 on site) 2 Restrooms~70 m from the play area 3 Parking~70 m from the play area
This illustration reflects the real layout of McKay Lake Park and Open Lands, 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
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Mentioned by 8 visitors
Perfect for adventurous kids
The natural play structures with tunnels, climbing nets, and rock features keep kids engaged for hours and suit all ages.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Mentioned by 12 visitors
Arrive early on weekends
Parking is limited on weekends, especially at the north lot, so come early or later in the day.
Bring water and sun protection
The playground has minimal shade with only one or two benches, and one metal slide gets dangerously hot.
Avoid after heavy rain
The ground becomes muddy and the park may close when too wet, making trails and play areas difficult to use.
Watch for wasps in warm months
Wooden structures attract large numbers of wasps during warm weather, particularly near sunflowers around the playground.
Distilled from 100 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 📍 R8866177, Broomfield, CO 80023
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
🚻 Restrooms ~70 m from the play area
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 200 m away · Better for toddlers
350 m away · Has restrooms
Questions
Parent FAQs Does McKay Lake Park and Open Lands 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 McKay Lake Park and Open Lands? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Is McKay Lake Park and Open Lands good for toddlers? Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Mentioned by 8 visitors
When is McKay Lake Park and Open Lands least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Thursday around 8am.
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More Denver playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 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
