Yellow colors on tree flank the edge of the Colorado River in Palisade, Colorado
The Colorado River in Palisade in the fall (near Riverbend Park). Photo by: Scott Ingram

Palisade Riverbend Park

One of the nicest natural areas in Western Colorado is Palisade’s Riverbend Park. It’s a thrilling spot for water sports on the Colorado River such as kayaking and river surfing from late spring through summer.

Riverbend Park features plenty of big shade trees, irrigated from the always-present Colorado River. It’s also a green space with lots of lush grass, perfect for a local game of frisbee golf or a simple riverside picnic.

For kayakers, stand up paddle boarders, rivers surfers, and other boaters, the Riverbend Boat Launch provides easy access to the Colorado River.

Several popular annual festivals are hosted at the park, including the:

Grand Mesa and the Colorado River at sunset in Palisade, Colorado
Sunset over the Colorado River and Grand Mesa (in distance), Palisade. Photo by: Simon Foot

Details

Address: 451 Pendleton St, Palisade, CO 81526

Phone: 970-464-5602

Season:  Year-round (Spring – Fall is most popular)

Admission: Free

Website: visitgrandjunction.com/listing/riverbend-park/737