That one with the rocket ship
Scott Carpenter Park
Why locals love it
A grand sloping lawn ideal for flying a kite or tossing a frisbee in spring and autumn, sunbathing or picnicking in summer and sledding in winter draws hundreds of locals throughout the year. The playground is also unusually iconic, with a giant steel rocket ship and a set of parallel metal discs to keep kids entertained with their own echoes.
Why you should visit it
As mentioned, the lawn is great for lounging. There's also a small swimming hole in the creek that runs along the southern edge of the park, a full public swimming pool and a skate park. On Thursday evenings, the rioutous Boulder bike cruise meets here.
Special tip
Check out the condoned graffiti wall which gets re-tagged every couple of days.