South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center

I have seen people enjoying themselves at the tables while I am out walking

No, this park is all free, including parking.

Trails are always open.

Yes, though it's best to walk dogs on the unpaved trail next to the concrete path that has a lot of bike traffic.

Yes

Not as long as you have a fishing license.

With a license I believe so

No. Carson is located along the busy Platte River Trail, behind a shopping center called Aspen Grove in a suburban neighborhood. The nearest camping location is at Chatfield State Park, just south of Carson, in Chatfield designated camping zone where a fee is required and reservations are usually required as well. Chatfield is also a pretty busy destination.

Hi Hannah. The remodel is done (Hank and crew ended up with a beautiful job we can't wait to show off) but we are still awaiting Public Health Orders for our type of operation to reopen. Outdoor camps are back underway (www.sspr.org/nature to find classes by age), and we hope to be open later this month, but no date is yet set.

Generally those 16 yrs and older need a license to fish here.

No phone charging, but they have restrooms

South Suburban requires 6" thickness, which is achieved only every few years (and not this year!l The gravel ponds have a lot of influx of above-freezing groundwater makes the ice pretty inconsistent.