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Paintbrush Park 4.4★ · 186 Google ratings · Highlands Ranch, Colorado
✓ Toddlers✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free
At a glance
What visitors report about Paintbrush Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2013–2025
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2013–2025
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am · busiest Sat afternoon
Size
About 5,500 sq ft · bigger than 67% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
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1 Play area2 Restroomsabout 50 ft from the play area 3 Parkingabout 250 ft from the play area 4 Covered shelter5 BBQ grillabout 50 ft from the play area
Drawn from aerial imagery of the listed location. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with 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 · 2013–2025
Best for winter sledding
The hill provides thrilling slopes suitable for all ages, with reviewers consistently rating it the best sledding spot.
Great for picnics and groups
The park has multiple shaded pavilions, tables, grills, and open space that make it ideal for family gatherings.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports · 2013–2025
Arrive early for parking
Parking is limited and fills quickly, especially during soccer games or weekend events when overflow spills onto nearby streets.
Avoid after 8pm
Teenagers gather in the evening to smoke, which reviewers noted as an undesirable environment for younger children.
Check restroom condition first
Restrooms are accessible but maintenance is inconsistent, with multiple reviewers reporting cleanliness issues and odors.
Distilled from 77 visitor reviews.
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 📍 4901 Valleybrook Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
🚻 Bathrooms about 50 ft from the play area
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 1.0 miles away · More shade
1.3 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Paintbrush Park 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 Paintbrush Park? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Is Paintbrush Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2013–2025
When is Paintbrush 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 77 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
