Fall in Colorado always seems to arrive beautifully and disappear too quickly. One week we are enjoying warm afternoons and colorful leaves, and before we know it, winter has arrived. Before the season slips away, add a few of these local adventures to your family bucket list.
Walk the High Line Canal & Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve
Along the High Line Canal, south of Belleview Avenue and west of Holly Street
Take a family walk through one of Greenwood Village’s most beautiful natural areas. Enjoy the changing leaves, look for wildlife and bring your camera for a few fall photos. The preserve is surrounded by the High Line Canal Trail, making it easy to combine both into one outing.
Pack a Picnic for Silo Park
9300 E. Orchard Road
A sunny fall afternoon is perfect for a picnic. Pack sandwiches, warm cider and a blanket, then let the kids enjoy the playground and trails while everyone soaks up a little more time outdoors.
Go on a Scavenger Hunt at Westlands Park
5701 S. Quebec Street
Turn an ordinary park visit into a fall scavenger hunt. Look for a red leaf, a pinecone, a bird, the biggest leaf you can find and something that reminds you of fall. Take photos of your discoveries along the way.
Play Family Football at Tommy Davis Park
9200 E. Orchard Road
Grab a football and divide into teams for a casual family game. Keep the rules flexible so everyone can participate. Those who would rather watch can cheer, keep score and guard the snacks.
Visit the Curtis Center for the Arts
2349 E. Orchard Road
Not every fall activity needs to happen outdoors. Spend an afternoon exploring the Curtis Center for the Arts. Have everyone choose a favorite piece and explain why they picked it.
Watch the Sunset at Rollin D. Barnard Equestrian Park
1001 E. Orchard Road
Pick one crisp evening and make watching the sunset the activity. Take a walk, bring hot chocolate and enjoy a little quiet time together without rushing to the next thing on the schedule.
Take Fall Photos at Greenwood Pines Park
5289 S. Franklin Circle
Choose a favorite tree or trail and take a family photo in the same spot each fall. As children grow and families change, those annual photos become a wonderful record of the years. Fall reminds us how quickly seasons change. Take the walk, pack the picnic, play outside, take too many pictures and enjoy a little more time together in the beautiful community we are fortunate enough to call home.
Mor Zucker is a longtime Greenwood Village resident and Team Lead of Team Denver Homes at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. She specializes in luxury real estate, investment properties, new construction and relocation throughout the Denver metro area. Mor is passionate about her community and enjoys sharing the people, places and experiences that make Greenwood Village such a special place to call home.
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