Located in Boulder, Chautauqua Park is one of the few remaining locations established for the Chautauqua movement. In the year 1898, Boulder citizens agreed to the purchase of an 80-acre land to bring culture to rural areas by using it as a “Chautauqua”, hence the name of the park. It’s a National Historic Landmark.
Hiking trails at Boulder’s Chautauqua Park
Being the starting point for a number of hiking trails (ranging in different difficulty levels), the park attracts hikers with different levels of experience from all over. The park also lends itself to nature discovery, especially with those who take advantage of the park’s access to Open Space Mountain Park trails.
The park features include having a parking lot (and allowed street parking), bike route access, RTD access, bike racks, picnic area, playground, well-maintained restrooms, tennis courts, a demonstration garden, and well-marked hiking trails. The park also accepts cultural events, concerts, lodging, and dining all year-round.
Amenities:
- Picnic Area (no shelters to reserve)
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Tennis Courts
- Demonstration Garden
- Hiking Trails (Open Space and Mountain Parks)
- Bike Racks
- Parking Lot and Street Parking
- RTD Access
- Bike Route Access
Wintertime at the Flat Irons. Photo: Bryce Bradford
Grassy area. Photo: City of Boulder
More grass. Photo: City of Boulder
Plenty of green space. Photo: City of Boulder
Welcome sign. Photo: City of Boulder
Dining hall. Photo: City of Boulder
Swings. Photo: City of Boulder
Playground. Photo: City of Boulder
Horsey. Photo: City of Boulder
Climber fire truck. Photo: City of Boulder
Tennis court. Photo: City of Boulder
Pergola. Photo: City of Boulder
Park bench. Photo: City of Boulder
Chautauqua Park in Boulder. Photo: Akos Kokai
Details
Address: Baseline Rd & 9th St, Boulder
Phone: 303-442-3282
Season: Year round
