Rye Mountain Park - Rye, CO
Rye Mountain Park in Rye, Colorado, is a beautiful forest retreat nestled among scenic mountains and the meandering Greenhorn Creek. This pet-friendly destination is perfect for families and dog owners seeking a dog park experience intertwined with nature. The park offers a wealth of activities, including dog-friendly hiking, pet-friendly trails, and direct creek access for happy pups.
Visitors will find picnic areas with barbecue grills, playgrounds for kids, several pavilions, a newly added frisbee golf course, and restrooms. There’s ample shade from the old-growth trees, plus gazebos with benches, ideal for relaxing with your furry companions. While there isn’t a dedicated fenced dog park, dogs are welcome, making Rye Mountain Park a wonderful spot for leashed adventures and outdoor enjoyment with your pets.
FAQ
- Are dogs allowed at Rye Mountain Park? Yes, dogs are allowed at the park.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, there are many pet-friendly hiking and walking trails throughout the park.
- Is there a playground or activities for kids nearby? Yes, there is a playground and activities for children, including slides and swings.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? Yes, the parking lot is wheelchair accessible.
- Are restrooms available? Yes, public restrooms are available at the park.
- Are picnics or BBQs allowed? Yes, you can use barbecue grills and picnic tables in the park.
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, there are shady areas, three pavilions, and gazebos with benches for shelter.
- Where is the best place to park? There is a small parking area, but it can fill up quickly on busy days.
- Is the park muddy after it rains? The road to the park is unpaved and can be muddy and narrow after rain or snow, so drive with caution.
- Are there any pests to be aware of? There are lots of ants, so plan accordingly when picnicking.
Reviews
I live next to this park. This is a beautiful place. This is a real forest surrounded by mountains. There are many animals and birds and mountain streams. There is everything for a good holiday with children and pets. There are three pavilions, a playground for children is equipped. There is a place for grilling at the creek.
It was beautiful!. Lots of ants. Lol
But it was quiet and, was calming once we found an open spot by a creek with a cool beaver dam .. (see if u can spot it in the video?🧐) Lots and lots of different trails for hiking, biking, , 4×4 areas. It has lots of variety of Outdoor fun . Oh ! , IT HAS FRISBEE GOLF TOO! Looks newly put in.. It has fire pits for cooking. Pavillions. It straight up is pretty neat place to visit..😎**Worth the gas and drive. It’s definitely a must see during your travels/sight-seeing photographers could go nuts depending on your interests..
Beautiful and scenic park for the kids and adults. There’s a gazebo with benches and charcoal grills overlooking the kids park. A perfect family picnic spot in the summer.
There are open camping spots nearby with firepits, and a beautiful stream meandering through the entire park.
I moved to Rye last March. My downstairs neighbor told me about the park only a mile from home. I was thinking small city town park. It’s actually a heavily wooded large park area with the beautiful Greenhorn creek running through. There is a frisbee golf course. By the look of the first tee(pictured) it’s a great place to hone your technical skills. Plenty of bathrooms,three pavilions and many nice picnic areas with grills spread throughout. Tons of trails to explore by foot and Jeep as well.
Not exactly the most accessible park. You have to drive through a sort of residential area (going up the mountain). The road is not paved, and it has very narrow areas. If driving there after snow or rain; be extra careful!
Now the park itself is beautiful & amazing. Easy trail to follow, beginners level. It felt like a nice walk. At the top of the Green Horn, the view of the valley is gorgeous.
Parking is small. Horses allowed.