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Michael Northey Park

4.6★ · 98 Google ratings · Arvada, Colorado

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✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Step-free

At a glance

Age

Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports

Shade

Shade reportedBased on visitor reports

Access

Step-free entranceFrom the official listing

Crowds

Quietest Sun 8am · busiest Thu afternoonFrom Google visit patterns

Size

≈150 m² · larger than 9%Measured on OpenStreetMap

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Map of Michael Northey Park

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.

Based on visitor reports

Bring a picnic blanket

The playground excels for birthday parties and group gatherings with open fields and covered picnic areas.

Avoid 3:15-4pm on weekdays

School dismissal brings a surge of older kids, making it crowded for preschoolers during this window.

Pack your own water

No bathrooms or water fountains are available at the playground.

Great for hot summer days

Abundant shade from trees keeps children comfortable when temperatures rise.

Watch for off-leash dogs

Many dog walkers frequent the park, and some owners appear unaware of their dogs' impact on others.

Distilled from 79 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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QuietBusy

From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 11364 W 84th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005

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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Pioneer Park

800 m away · Has restrooms

Wood Run Park

1.9 km away · More shade

Arvada Volunteer Fire Fighters Park

2.4 km away · More shade

Questions

Parent FAQs

Is there shade at Michael Northey Park?

Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.

Is Michael Northey Park good for toddlers?

Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports

When is Michael Northey Park 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 79 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