Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Boulder

A rocket ship, an asteroid to climb and a sand crater to dig in, so the whole playground plays like a trip to space.

Pint-sized Flatirons to climb and a mini auditorium, so kids can scale a mountain and then put on a show.

The Playzeum and the Google Garage are hands-on, so kids can play and build their way through the local history.

A yellow slide down the hillside and a tree-house structure, right next to the library for when kids need a quiet break.

Dinosaur footprints and fossils to track down between climbs, for the kid who is deep in a dinosaur phase.

Log slides, balancing stumps and a zipline-style ride, so it feels more like a forest than a playground. Parking is limited.

A tiny bike track beside the playground, so the kid with wheels can do laps while the others climb. Bring the bike.

Animal sculptures and climbing rocks spread along the pedestrian mall, so kids have something to scramble on between shops.

Hands-on exhibits on clouds, hurricanes and the Sun, so a curious kid can find out how weather works. You can walk in without booking.

A fishing pond kept for kids 12 and under. Bring your own rod and bait, and your kid has to hold the pole.

Mini golf, an arcade, a maze and go-karts in one spot, so kids of different ages each find their thing. Solo drivers must be 9 and 58 inches.

An adventure playground of repurposed junk, indoors and out, where kids build, climb and invent. Expect to sign a waiver when you arrive.