This is the ultimate guide to surviving summer in the hot Boulder temperatures!
If you’re a family with kids, we totally understand the stress when summer’s in and school’s out. Not knowing where to take the kids to make it a fun day without roasting in the heat can screw up the whole day or week!
Those problems are long gone now. Take a look at this awesome list with every tip there’s to know about Boulder in the summer!
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280 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA
The Bay Aquatic Park
The perfect way to spend hot summer days is at the recreation's premier outdoor facility, designed especially for families and children.2
Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO, USA
Boulder Reservoir
This 700-acre, multi-use recreation, and water-storage facility is a great option if you want to spend some time outdoors with the family having a blast!3
1400 block of the Pearl Street Mall
Pop Jet Fountain on the Pearl Street Mall
Who would have known that there’s an awesome place for the little ones to cool off during the summer months located right in the middle of Downtown? The Pop Jet Fountain spouts up water from the ground as kids run around and play.4
500 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA
The Great Outdoors Waterpark
The Great Outdoors Waterpark in Boulder County is the perfect destination if you're looking for some family Summer fun!5
: Sandstone Ranch at 3001 CO-119, Longmont, CO 80504
Sandstone Ranch Adventure Playground
Fun and play are limitless at The Adventure Playground in Sandstone Ranch Community Park! Kids will have a blast as they get a little wet with water and sand play. There are aquatic animals to climb, fossils to find, water spray jets and lily pads to cool off, and so many more play opportunities and features!6
1505 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Scott Carpenter Pool
Scott Carpenter Pool is located in central Boulder and is one of the many perfect pool locations for summer family fun!7
2102 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Spruce Pool
Spruce Pool is Boulder's premier family-friendly outdoor pool!8
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Creekside Play Area
The Boulder Civic Area in front of the Main Public Library features a nature playground with a water play area to explore, learn, and have fun! This is a top spot for kids in Boulder during summer!9
600 Park Dr, Lyons, CO 80540
LaVern M. Johnson Park Splash Pad & Play Stream
Kids will find many play equipment to have a cool summer, including a splash pad, a shallow play stream, a zip line, a web swing, and spots for a nice summer picnic. This is considered one of the most unique water play spots around Boulder!10
311 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Festival Plaza Splash Pad
This splash pad in Lafayette is a top option to visit during summer! Besides cooling off with the water features, kids will have the chance to enjoy delicious ice cream and other tasty options!11
955 Bella Vista Dr, Louisville, CO 80027
Louisville Community Park Sprayground
The sprayground at Louisville Community Park will cool off toddlers and big kids alike as they run around the splash ground enjoying a fun (and free) way of cooling off and beating the summer heat that strikes Boulder! There are also play structures and bathrooms!12
Adventure West’s Saint Vrain Creek location in Longmont
