Lakewood Heritage Park Lakewood, CO   Scouting photographs from this location: Click on the image to click through all the available images. [Show thumbnails] General Description: This park has 10 historic buildings and lots of open space. There is an open air amphitheater and Kountze Lake is nearby. The historic part of the part has several types of historic buildings including a 50s type diner, an abandoned gas station, a farm house, and a barn. There are some great paths, trees, and benches around to work with as well. Photographic Highlights: Historic Buildings Farm Equipment Amenities: Bathrooms Parking and Accessibility: There is a large paved parking lot at the Lakewood Heritage Center. There area paved paths throughout the entire area. This is a very accessible location. Hours of Operation: Still trying to find the actual hours for this park. I imagine that this is part of the Lakewood Park System, but I am not sure just yet. Restrictions: You may be asked for a permit for some photo activities. You can coordinate the permit through the City of Lakewood offices.      Map of the Area:   Nearby Areas: Kountze Lake – Lakewood, CO...

Daniels Park Sedalia, Colorado   Scouting photographs from this location: Click on the image to click through all the available images. [Show thumbnails] This is a huge park. I haven’t covered all of it just yet. General Description: This park is one of the largest in the Denver Mountain Park system. The park is over a thousand acres, but much of it is closed off for the bison herd. You won’t be able to walk through all of it, but that allows for a lot of wonderfully protected views of the mountains and the neighboring Sanctuary Golf Course. There are lots of natural areas of different varieties here. There are areas covered in acorn trees, there are picnic areas that have evergreen trees and mountain grasses. Rocky boulder covered hillsides offer some very cool landscapes for photographs. The mountain views are what really make this area spectacular. This is a well frequented park, but there is a lot of room to spread out. Because of the rocky landscape it is possible to avoid others. There is some competition for the more popular spaces that are more easily accessible. Photographic Highlights: Mountain Views Golf Course Views Natural Environment Historic Buildings Lots of plant life including brush, deciduous trees, and evergreen trees. Wildflowers Bison, lizards, snakes, and other small animals. Natural weedy fields   Amenities: Restrooms, Picnic Areas Parking and Accessibility: There is lots of parking in numerous dirt lots and along Daniels Park Road in places. Accessibility could be an issue for some. There is several areas where photographs could be taken not far from the parking, but nothing is paved or flat. There are lots or cool places for photographs that involve hiking along boulders and dirt paths. These hikes would not be possible...

Homestead Park Aurora, CO   Scouting photographs from this location: Click on the image to click through all the available images. [Show thumbnails] General Description: This is a small community park next to the Murphy Creek K-8 School. It isn’t much, but it could be a very cute place to take a small child for photographs. The playground equipment is well maintained and resembles a painted old homestead. There is a lovely windmill, but it is right next to the playground. There is a large maintained grass soccer field and a large natural grassy area as well. The Murphy Creek Golf course is across the street. A park from the City of Aurora Parks, Recreation, and Open Space System. Photographic Highlights: Windmill Natural grassy area Maintained grassy area Cute painted homestead playground equipment Amenities: Bathrooms that may be locked periodically Parking and Accessibility: Parking along E. Florida Avenue. Hours of Operation: 5am – 11pm Restrictions: City of Aurora Parks, Recreation, and Open Space      Map of the Area:        ...

Hutchinson Park Denver, CO Scouting photographs from this location: Click on the image to click through all the available images. [Show thumbnails]  General Description: This park is an established City of Denver park, but much of it is more overgrown than the James A. Bible Park that is just to the north. Much of the area is off limits at the moment because the area is closed for restoration. The area along the creek, in particular, is off limits for the time being. There is a beautiful section of Goldsmith Gulch in this area that has man made steps along the edge. The restoration area has open areas covered with branches and other plant material. There are trees surrounding these spaces and could look very interesting in a photograph. The area along the wooden path is open, though, and could give someone a lot to work with. This area is not as groomed as the neighboring parks and could offer contrast to those spaces for variety. Photographic Highlights: Large Weedy Areas Goldsmith Gulch Creek Area Wooden Foot Path Dirt Trails Metal and Wood Bridge   Amenities: Nothing available. See James A. Bible Park for the closest amenities.   Parking and Accessibility: Small parking area on the north side along Cornell Avenue.   Hours of Operation: 5am – 11pm   Restrictions: This is a well used park with lots of other people around. City and County of Denver Park Dogs must be on a leash. No alcohol allowed except for 3.2 beer. No marijuana allowed. No glass containers allowed. No weapons or fireworks. No loud music or noise. No disturbing the peace. Sale of goods or services requires a Parks and Recreation Permit. No camping, tents, or unpermitted structures. Motorized vehicles allowed only on roads...

Goldsmith Gulch Denver, CO Scouting photographs from this location: Click on the image to click through all the available images. [Show thumbnails] General Description: Goldsmith Gulch runs through James A. Bible Park, Hutchinson Park, Tamarac Square Greenspace, and the neighborhoods north and south of these parks. There are well manicured sections that include paved sidewalks, beautiful bridges, man-made concrete steps, and manicured grass. There are also sections that have been left more natural with weedy areas and dirt paths. Photographic Highlights: Pretty creek in some areas and an ugly creek in others. Bridges Dirt paths Sidewalks Amenities: See James A. Bible Park for nearest amenities Parking and Accessibility: There are various parking areas along Goldsmith Gulch. See James A. Bible Park and Hutchinson Park for great parking areas. Hours of Operation: Some areas run through city parks and are open from 5am – 11pm. Some areas run through neighborhoods and have no posted hours. Restrictions: Restrictions are limited to the specific section of Goldsmith Gulch you will be utilizing. Map of the Area:   Nearby Areas: James A. Bible Park Hutchinson Park Tamarac Square Greenspace    ...