A historic brick building, a nature preserve, and a trail system of approximately 40 miles give Greenwood Village distinct points of interest for art, nature, and outdoor activity. Parks also feature play areas for different age groups, climbing structures, sports courts, and a pond for fishing. To help plan your trip, start by deciding what matters most to you: culture, nature and trails, or a specific park amenity.
Art and Local History
The historic brick building that houses the Curtis Center for the Arts originally opened in 1914. The center offers art classes; visitors can attend all exhibitions and receptions for free. These are two different reasons to visit: art classes, and exhibitions and receptions. Classes and admission policies may change, so check the latest information if you are planning your visit around them.
The landscape also has its own historical significance: in the early 20th century, Greenwood Village was characterized by cherry, apple, apricot, plum, and pear orchards. While the Curtis Center represents a specific building and its opening, the story of the orchards describes the landscape of that era and its fruit growing.
Nature and Trails
The Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve features native vegetation, wildlife habitat, and drainage channels. It offers artists and photography enthusiasts the opportunity to capture the beauty of nature. In contrast to the parks’ play and sports amenities, the preserve is focused on nature and photography.
Greenwood Village’s trail system includes approximately 40 miles of trails, or around 64 kilometers. If you want to include hiking or cycling in your stay, you can consider the trail network as a separate planning priority alongside specific park amenities. The total distance describes the network, not a single route.
Parks: Play and Sports
Westlands Park covers 28 acres, or around 11 hectares, and has three play areas for age groups ranging from toddlers to teenagers. Two large climbing structures add to the amenities. There is also an interactive water feature that is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. If you want to include this feature in your visit, take its seasonal schedule into account when choosing your dates and check the current schedule.
Orchard Hills Park offers two tennis courts, a pickleball court, and a pond for fishing. This gives it a different focus from Westlands Park: Westlands features age-specific play areas, climbing, and the seasonal water feature; Orchard Hills offers tennis, pickleball, and fishing. Which park better suits your plans depends on which of these activities you prefer.
If a specific program or seasonal amenity is important to your trip, factor its conditions into your scheduling. That way, you can choose based on whether art, nature and trails, or specific park activities will shape your stay.
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