Free & Cheap Things to Do in Parker, CO

  • The list below includes 136 free or cheap things to do in or near Parker, Colorado, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From Bayou Gulch Regional Park to Cottonwood Park West, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Parker and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Littleton, Denver, Aurora and Englewood.
  • The list below includes 136 free or cheap things to do in or near Parker, Colorado, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From Bayou Gulch Regional Park to Cottonwood Park West, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Parker and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Littleton, Denver, Aurora and Englewood.
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44.9 Miles
93% 207 votes
National & State Parks 3650 Maizeland Rd., Colorado Springs, CO MoreLess Info
Palmer Park has a dog park, a baseball field, a softball field, a football field that converts into a soccer field, three volleyball courts, a playground, and horse stables. The park is popular with picnickers.
45.5 Miles
65% 263 votes
Waterfalls Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302 MoreLess Info
Often referred to as the Yosemite of Boulder Canyon, Boulder Falls are natural waterfalls with the fall of approximately 70 feet into the Middle Boulder Creek. The surrounding landscape is beautiful and the site is often visited by hikers and rock climbers.
45.5 Miles
73% 1352 votes
Caverns & Caves 6 miles west of I-25 exit 141 on US 24, Manitou Springs, CO 80929 MoreLess Info
The Cave of the Winds is a huge cavern located in west of Colorado Springs. The cave is famous for its rare crystalline formations and many man-size chambers. It got its name because the cave makes a moaning sound every time a gush of wind enters its chambers.
45.7 Miles
87% 15 votes
Horseback Riding 188 Alpes Hill Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
A&A Historical Trails Stables - Day Tours is a horseback riding stable that offers both guided and unguided trail rides. The trail rides included trips to old 1800s cemeteries, Colorado Casinos, and gold mines.
45.7 Miles
100% 11 votes
Fishing 4121 Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO MoreLess Info
Tucked in the mountains, Mount Evans Trout Fishing offers visitors a scenic pond for catching rainbow trout. Any fish caught in the pond are cleaned by the staff so the visitor can take their catch home.
45.9 Miles
98% 308 votes
Rafting 1896 Stanley Rd, Idaho Springs, CO MoreLess Info
Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting offers adventure whitewater rafting trips on the Eagle and Arkansas rivers as well as on Clear Creek.
45.9 Miles
60% 35 votes
National & State Parks 3525 Colorado 119, Longmont, CO MoreLess Info
St. Vrain State Park is a family-friendly outdoor destination that educates those who visit. The park features a friendly staff who helps visitors learn about the local wildlife, and the park is a popular spot for photography, bird watching and sight-seeing.
46.0 Miles
61% 1267 votes
History Museums US Highway 24 West, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 MoreLess Info
A great place to learn about the mysterious Anazasi tribes, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings exhibits artifacts from the famous tribe. The museum is located in the actual cliff dwellings dug by the Anazasi tribes several thousands of years ago.
46.1 Miles
84% 369 votes
Horseback Riding 4 El Paso Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 MoreLess Info
Both experienced riders and beginners are welcome at the Academy Riding Stables. Guided horseback riding is held in the area known as the Garden of the Gods Park during the summer months with perimeter rides offered in the winter.
46.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Ziplines 1303-7221 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80809 MoreLess Info
Pikes Peak Zip Lines is a fully insured and registered natural terrain zip lining course that uses no artificial platforms or lifts. The course is located at over 6500 feet in elevation.
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