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Taft Park 4.0★ · 31 Google ratings · Lakewood, Colorado
✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Tue 12pm · busiest Sun afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈260 m² · larger than 25%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of Taft Park
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Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Best for quick neighborhood visits
This small playground works well for a short outing if you live nearby rather than a destination trip.
Good for toddlers and small kids
The playground has basic equipment like swings, slides, and a rocking horse suitable for younger children.
Peaceful setting with community feel
The park is located in a safe neighborhood with attentive neighbors and offers grass space for families and.
Bring shade tolerance or go early
The park has some trees but limited covered play areas, so plan for sunny conditions or morning visits.
Parking is street-side only
Expect to park on the street with no dedicated lot, and note the park is not particularly accessible.
Distilled from 31 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 📍 2951 Simms Dr, Lakewood, CO 80215
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 1.9 km away · Has restrooms
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Taft Park? Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
When is Taft Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday around 12pm.
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More Denver playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 31 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
