Some Great Parks Horseshoe Bend Along the Colorado River on the bike path between Glenwood and No Name lies a 16-acre park with picnic tables and great canyon views. Can be reached by the Bike path only. A great place for a picnic as you are right in Glenwood Canyon. This is also a fishing access. Used as a rest area by local rafting companies. Can often see Bighorn Sheep. Veltus Park Located at the corner of Midland Avenue and 8th Street along the Roaring Fork River, this 8-acre park, also called Kiwanis Park, has three picnic shelters, two with water and lights. The park has two sets of restrooms, picnic tables, volleyball court, barbeque pits and a new playground. Park amenities include tennis and basketball courts, horseshoe pits and a wheelchair-accessible fishing ramp. SOme Boat access. Fishing access. The primary horseshoe pits in the area. The trees, river and quitness of this park makes it a good picnic area. May be crowded on summer weekend days.

Two Rivers Park
Our largest developed park is located at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers. This 22-acre park has river access and plenty of parking. The Glenwood Skate Park is located here and features a variety of ramps, rails and pipes. The park includes restrooms, lighted fields, picnic areas, two park shelters, a new playground, and horseshoe pits. Two Rivers Park is home to a variety of concerts at the large outdoor amphitheatre. Storm King Fire Memorial is in the park. There is a boat ramp, multiple shelters and lots of room. Built on the property of the old Lime plant - Basic Chemical. This is a great place to picnic, fly a kite, play frisbee. Lots of musical venues happen here all summer including the Summer of Jazz.

Sayre Park
This 7.6-acre park is located in the center of Glenwood Springs and features a variety of amenities including a playground, two picnic shelters, and restrooms. The park also features two tennis courts, baseball fields and a basketball court, all with new lights, as well as volleyball courts and a lighted gazebo. New playground was installed December 2002. The location of Strawberry Days. Tennis and Basketball as well as baseball takes place here.

Axtell Park
This .5-acre neighborhood park is located just behind the Chamber of Commerce on Grand Ave, downtown. It offers picnic tables, a barbeque, and restrooms; a new playground surrounded by ADA-accessible walkways. Small Secluded, a locals park but a good place for a picnic.