Fun Places for Toddlers in Colorado

Have fun with your toddler, regardless of where in Colorado you are. Take your toddler to a local playground or park. Check out a children's museum in Denver or an indoor playground in Westminster. Toddlers need a safe environment to play, run and have fun, while parents need to find a way to entertain their little ones without succumbing to the same routine every day or breaking the bank on entrance fees.

  1. Indoor Play Centers

    • Take your toddler to an indoor play center when it is too cold for an outdoor playground. Indoor play centers usually charge a small fee, but allow the toddlers to play in a safe environment while the parents observe. Take your little one there this weekend or schedule a play date with friends.

      One play center with multiple locations is Monkey Bizness. It offers a separate play area for toddlers and was selected as a "Family Favorite" winner three times. Colorado locations include Centennial, Westminster, Parker, Lone Tree and central Denver.

    Children's Museums

    • Educate and entertain your toddler at a local children's museum. Explore new ideas in environments designed for your toddler's size and development level. In Denver, visit the Center for the Young Child in Denver's Children's Museum. This room is aimed at children up to 4 years old and offers a forest-themed playground. Admission is $8 per person as of 2011, and the museum is open seven days a week.

      In Layfayette, Colorado, expose your kids to the WOW (World of Wonder) Children's Museum. Play with miniature trains, build sandcastles, and play dress-up. Admission is $7 per child and free for adults. The museum is closed on Mondays.

      In Montrose, Colorado, visit The Climbing Tree Children's Museum. In addition to the room specifically for toddlers, it also offers a dress-up area, play kitchen and simulated space ship. Both toddlers and their adults are $4 each. The museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

    Local Parks

    • Save money and teach your children about nature at a local park. City parks offer swings, slides and plenty of room to run around. For even more nature, take your toddler on a walk at a nearby national park. Whichever park you choose, take plenty of snacks and water for yourself and your little one. Play games in the park, such as Simon Says or Freeze Tag.

    Fast-Food Restaurant Playgrounds

    • Treat your toddler to a meal and some fun at your local fast-food restaurant. With healthier options on the menu now, your toddler can eat apple slices and drink her milk before playing on the playground. Take your toddler to the restaurant when there will be fewer people there so he won't have to share the equipment with the older (and sometimes rougher) kids.

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