Evergreen
Trails, parks and places worth an afternoon in and around Evergreen.
Trail
A 1.3-mile natural-surface loop around Evergreen Lake for walking and jogging…A 1.3-mile natural-surface loop around Evergreen Lake for walking and jogging, run by the Evergreen Park & Recreation District. Some sections are not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.
29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, CO 80439
Open sunrise to sunset
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Trailhead
The eastern of the two Jefferson County Open Space trailheads into Alderfer/Three Sisters Park…The eastern of the two Jefferson County Open Space trailheads into Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, on Buffalo Park Road a mile east of the West Trailhead.
30357 Buffalo Park Road, Evergreen, CO 80439
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Trailhead
Rebuilt Jefferson County trailhead into Alderfer/Three Sisters Park: a larger lot, new restroom and kiosk…Rebuilt Jefferson County trailhead into Alderfer/Three Sisters Park: a larger lot, new restroom and kiosk, and four picnic shelters, two of them bookable through the recreation district.
31537 Buffalo Park Road, Evergreen, CO 80439
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Trailhead
The main Jefferson County trailhead into Elk Meadow Park and the start of the 4.7-mile…The main Jefferson County trailhead into Elk Meadow Park and the start of the 4.7-mile, 2,100-foot climb to Bergen Peak. Rebuilt in 2025 with a bigger lot, new restroom and EV chargers.
32281 Stagecoach Boulevard, Evergreen, CO 80439
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Park
Jefferson County Open Space park near the middle of Evergreen: rock formations, old ponderosa stands and…Jefferson County Open Space park near the middle of Evergreen: rock formations, old ponderosa stands and, says the county, more trails per acre than any of its foothills parks. Two trailheads on Buffalo Park Road.
30357 Buffalo Park Road, Evergreen, CO 80439
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Park
A 41-acre recreation district park around the Buchanan Park Recreation Center: two ballfields, a playground…A 41-acre recreation district park around the Buchanan Park Recreation Center: two ballfields, a playground, two stocked trout ponds, concrete and asphalt trails with a loop to Bergen Park, and a disc golf course.
Evergreen Parkway and Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, CO 80439
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Park
Jefferson County Open Space park where, the county says, elk herds are most likely to be seen…Jefferson County Open Space park where, the county says, elk herds are most likely to be seen. Trails range from meadow loops to the 4.7-mile climb to 9,708-foot Bergen Peak. Two trailheads.
32281 Stagecoach Boulevard, Evergreen, CO 80439
Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Park
The 40-acre lake on Upper Bear Creek Road, owned by Denver as part of Dedisse Park and run by the recreation…The 40-acre lake on Upper Bear Creek Road, owned by Denver as part of Dedisse Park and run by the recreation district: boat rentals in summer, skating in winter, a 1.3-mile trail and the Lake House.
29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, CO 80439
Park and trail open sunrise to sunset
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Park
A 1.5-acre recreation district park in Kittredge with a playground, a short asphalt fitness trail…A 1.5-acre recreation district park in Kittredge with a playground, a short asphalt fitness trail, a picnic shelter and posted access to Bear Creek during park hours.
Welch Avenue at Highway 74, Evergreen, CO 80439
One hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Venue
The Evergreen Park & Recreation District's rec center in Buchanan Park: leisure pool with slide, lap lanes…The Evergreen Park & Recreation District's rec center in Buchanan Park: leisure pool with slide, lap lanes, hot tub and sauna, a 41-foot climbing pinnacle, fitness area and drop-in Playschool.
32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, CO 80439
Mon–Thu 5:30 am–8 pm
Fri 5:30 am–7 pm
Sat–Sun 7 am–4 pm
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Venue
Evergreen's nonprofit arts center: a main gallery plus rotating shows in its Community Room and Board Room…Evergreen's nonprofit arts center: a main gallery plus rotating shows in its Community Room and Board Room galleries, art classes, concerts, a film series and a sculpture collection.
31880 Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439
Tue–Fri 9 am–5 pm
Sat 10 am–4 pm
closed Sun–Mon
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Venue
Jefferson County Public Library's Evergreen branch, on the hillside just south of downtown…Jefferson County Public Library's Evergreen branch, on the hillside just south of downtown. Built in 1989 and reopened in 2024 after a redesign; open seven days.
5000 County Road 73, Evergreen, CO 80439
Mon–Thu 9 am–8 pm
Fri–Sat 9 am–5 pm
Sun 12–5 pm
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Venue
Jefferson County Open Space heritage park and museum on Meadow Drive. Free guided museum tours…Jefferson County Open Space heritage park and museum on Meadow Drive. Free guided museum tours, usually about 45 minutes, Thursday to Sunday afternoons; the grounds are open daily for self-guided tours.
28473 Meadow Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439
Thu–Sun 12–4:30 pm
closed Mon–Wed
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Venue
Downtown gallery on Highway 74 whose artists work in ceramics, wood burning, wood carving…Downtown gallery on Highway 74 whose artists work in ceramics, wood burning, wood carving, woodturning and other media. Open daily.
28186 Hwy 74, Suite 2, Evergreen, CO 80439
Daily 10 am–5 pm
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
Venue
The recreation district's second rec center: a six-lane 25-yard pool, gym, gymnastics gym…The recreation district's second rec center: a six-lane 25-yard pool, gym, gymnastics gym, dance studio and fitness area, with Wulf Park's tennis courts, skate park and fitness trail outside.
5300 S Olive Road, Evergreen, CO 80439
Mon–Fri 5:30 am–9 pm
Sat 7 am–4 pm
Sun 7 am–6 pm
Checked by [FIRST NAME], October 6
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From the guide
Families·
Boats and paddleboards on Evergreen Lake in summer and skating on it in winter, the pools at Buchanan and Wulf…Boats and paddleboards on Evergreen Lake in summer and skating on it in winter, the pools at Buchanan and Wulf, the district's playgrounds and trout ponds, a Family Place library…