Gates Soccer Park is located at Colorado Mountain College-Spring Valley Campus, 6 miles south of Glenwood Springs. Arguably the most scenic Soccer Fields in North America, this complex boasts five fields of fescue and bluegrass blended turf, and spectacular views. A premier soccer training facility, along with nearby and vacant dorms of CMC, this is a great venue to hold camps, tournaments or other gatherings that may be appropriate. Contact CMC for availability.
Park East
One of Glenwood's newer parks along the Roaring Fork River. It has a small gazebo and education kiosk and is along the bike path in this subdivision. At the edge you can overlook the Roaring Fork.
Sopris Park
Glenwood's newest ball parks located next to Sopris Elementary School in South Glenwood. This is the location of much of elementary kids soccer and baseball.
Three Mile Park
This 3-acre neighborhood park is located in the Glenwood Park subdivision and offers picnic tables, playground and a sand volleyball court. A neighborhood park, local kids play here.
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.
Glenwood Park
This 4-acre park is situated by Sopris Elementary School and features a basketball court and soccer field. This is also the local pitch for the Defiance Rugby Club. Usually has a portable toilet during the summer.
Sister Lucy Downey Park
A small park located on Highways 6 and 24, which has a few picnic tables. A grass area next to the truck stop and fast food restaurants. Local kids play here accassionally.
Gregory Park
Located in West Glenwood on Center Drive, this 1.5-acre neighborhood park features a playground, picnic shelter, and horseshoe pit. A little hard to find but a comfortable place. Creek not far away. Locals Park
Centennial Park
This small park is located in downtown Glenwood on the 800 block of Grand Avenue. Centennial Park has picnic tables and an information kiosk. Lots of city activities take place here. Farmers Market, pancake breakfasts, nice proximity to downtown, next to Grand Avenue.
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.
Vogelaar
Located adjacent to Glenwood Springs Elementary School, Vogelaar's 4-acre park has a playground and a softball field with lights. Mostly for softball and kids baseball. The playground is good for kids.
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.
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.