Kid-friendly places in Denver

Airport suite hotel with a kitchen in each suite, a heated indoor pool and free guest laundry.

A roller slide, a zip line, sand diggers and water pumps.

A sculpted dragon to climb through, castle towers and an accessible merry-go-round, so kids of every ability get a turn.

A rooftop pool, and kid-size tents so the room turns into a campsite at bedtime.

Playground near a lake path and a skatepark, with an interactive fountain in season.

Suite hotel with full kitchens, free breakfast, an indoor pool and activities for kids.

Airport suite hotel with a kitchen in each suite and breakfast included.

A giant bighorn sheep to climb, animal tracks to find, and natural streams and slides to explore.

Large hotel with an indoor pool and rooms that connect for a bigger group.

Hotel with an indoor-outdoor pool, free breakfast and free food in the evening.

Airport hotel with free breakfast and an indoor pool, for an early flight or a late arrival.

Climbing structures built into a hillside, a slide down the slope and a separate area for smaller kids.

Two climbing structures shaped like rockets, with slides and a zip line. Space-obsessed kids go straight up.

Neighborhood playground near the pool house, with shaded picnic space.

Playground by the creek, with paths and picnic spots close by.

A full kitchen, and bikes and games to borrow.

A giant acorn to climb, a low rope bridge and a separate sand area, so toddlers can dig clear of the bigger kids.

Local play area with picnic tables beside it.

Hotel with an indoor pool, free breakfast and its own activities for kids.

Boutique hotel with a rooftop pool and suites that connect to a second room.

Hotel close to the aquarium and downtown, with free breakfast and an indoor pool.

Large hotel by the convention center with an indoor pool and suites.

Outdoor nature play: sand to dig, a river to mess about in, and canyons and ruins to scramble through.

A dirt pit to dig in, a swinging bridge and a stream to splash in.

Play area with shade and picnic tables.

The climbing tower is a giant microphone, and there's a spiral slide and a swing zip line for bigger kids.

A refurbished purple dinosaur to climb, sand to dig in and a spiral slide.

Neighborhood playground with picnic tables close by.

Big downtown hotel with a heated rooftop pool that stays open all year.

Downtown hotel where every room is a suite with a sofa area apart from the beds.

Hotel with a heated plunge pool on the roof and games to borrow from the front desk.

Luxury hotel with Ritz Kids activities and a camping package that puts a tent in the room.

Hotel with a heated pool up on the roof, for a swim well past summer.

Local playground tucked into a neighborhood park.

The east one of two playgrounds on the park built over the lowered I-70.

Small playground in a neighborhood park.

Small playground with picnic tables and park paths around it.

Neighborhood play area for a stop on a walk.

Rope bridges, boulders to climb, a woodsy cabin and a sand area. It feels more like a forest than a playground.

A tall rope net and a high bridge for the climbers, and an inclusive merry-go-round every kid can ride.

Diner with a huge menu, a big kids' section and coloring sheets.

A little playhouse for small kids, and a zipline and log maze for bigger ones.

A rope bridge, log structures to climb and a sandbox: a playground made of wood instead of bright plastic.

Small playground on a street corner.

Nature-play stop along a greenway.

Corner playground for a quick climb.

Small playground at a street corner.

Small playground in a corner park.

Climbing rocks and balance logs set along a parkway trail.

Small free playground in a neighborhood park.

Playground on a riverside promenade.

Local park playground, free and open to anyone.

Playground tucked into a residential park.

Neighborhood playground in a city park.

Corner playground in a small neighborhood park.

Playground at Dartmouth and Joslin, one of two in a large park.

Small playground in a city park.

Free city playground in a neighborhood park.

Playground outside a rec center.

City-owned playground in a neighborhood park.

City playground in a neighborhood park.

Small playground in a quiet residential park.

Playground on the west side of a city park.

Playground built and kept up by the developer of the new homes around it.

City-run playground in a neighborhood park.

Animals up close, a zoo railroad and carousel, stingrays to feed, and a peek into the animal hospital behind the scenes.

Free playground in a neighborhood park.

Playground at Vrain and Weir, one of two in the park.

Playground at Wolff and Windsor, one of two in the park.

Neighborhood playground in a residential park.

Playground on wood-chip and poured rubber surfacing.

Small playground in a local park.

Neighborhood playground in a city park, free to all.

The south one of two playgrounds in a small park.

City playground in a quiet park.

Small playground in a pocket park.

Playground beside a big open lawn.

Small local playground in a city park.

Hotel with a stay offer that includes two passes to the zoo, the botanic gardens or the science museum.

A jumble of logs to balance across and a tall slide for bigger kids, and a playhouse and sandbox for the younger ones.

Neighborhood playground for a short stop on a walk.

Playground on wood-chip and poured rubber surfacing.

Free playground in a community park.

Playground on synthetic turf and poured rubber.

Small city playground for a short stop.

Playground on the north side of a city park.

Neighborhood playground, open to everyone.

Playground along the gulch at 11th and Winona.

Neighborhood playground for a quick outdoor break.

Neighborhood playground, a short stop between errands.

Local playground in a neighborhood park.

Local playground in a residential park.

Nature-play area in an open-space park.

Nature-play structures to climb, with a greenway right beside them for a walk.

Nature-play element set into a big park lawn.

Playground beside the sports fields.

A nature-play area made from natural materials.

The east one of two playgrounds in a neighborhood park.

Small playground in a neighborhood park, free to use.

Playground near the lake in a city park.

Second playground in the gulch open space, at Mexico and Raleigh.

A pirate ship by the lake with a wheel your kid can take.

Free playground in a neighborhood park.

Neighborhood playground for a short outdoor break.

Playground built around a nature-play element.

Bunk rooms for the kids and a churro hour to look forward to between outings.

Free playground in a local park.

Neighborhood playground for a quick climb between stops.

Small free playground in a neighborhood park.

Neighborhood play area, free to drop in on.

Playground on the gulch greenway at 2nd and Newton.

Playground along the gulch at Vassar and Decatur.

Kids get to build their own pizza here, alongside the regular menu.

Kids get to build their own pizza.

Kids under 18 get in free, and the galleries are full of hands-on art-making and family games.

A little waterway to splash through and a construction corner for building.

Pizza pub that runs a kids night with a balloon twister.

Seven-inch kids' pizzas and kids' noodles alongside the full-size pies.

Wings in a long list of house sauces, vegan seitan wings and burgers. The kids' menu has three-wing plates, a small cheeseburger and corndogs.

Brewpub with arcade games, board games and outdoor putt-putt.

History museum full of hands-on Colorado exhibits, free for anyone 18 and under.

Mini-golf course with a bar and restaurant, and a menu for kids.

Victorian home of a Titanic survivor, with a self-guided visit that suits school-age kids.

Rooms right above the train station and a scoop of ice cream every day.

Hotel with a different theme on each floor and playful rooms to match.

A restaurant with an indoor play area themed on butterflies and bees.

Modern Chinese with dumplings, ping-pong tables to play at between courses, a patio, and kids' meals that come with doughnut holes.

New American restaurant with a backyard play area.

Nature area with flat trails around a lake, bird blinds for wildlife watching and scavenger hunts to follow.

American restaurant with a broad menu and a separate one for kids.

Firefighting history inside a real old firehouse, with hands-on exhibits for truck-loving kids.

Food hall with pizza, pasta and plenty of other counters.

Fish, rainforest animals, tigers and one giant tank, plus mermaid shows and a 4D theater for a full indoor day.

Wing joint with small chicken, seitan and burger plates for kids.

Brunch spot with pancakes, fruit and a menu for small kids.

Pizza and Italian dishes in a neighborhood tap house.

Diner near the airport, with milkshakes and plates for small kids.

Counter-service café with its own kids' menu, called Little Finchers.

Café with counter service for a quick lunch or snack.

Neighborhood Italian with small pasta and flatbread plates for kids.

Playful pancake flavors and a pancake flight to share, with staff known for playing games with kids at the table.

Comfort-food restaurant where kids' meals come on lunch trays.

Burger joint with small burgers and sides for kids.

Fried chicken restaurant with smaller plates for kids.

American Indian restaurant with fry bread and a smaller meal for kids.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, a picnic shelter and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, a picnic shelter and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Food hall with several counters, where each person can pick something different.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Brewery taproom with a patio and food trucks.

Open meadows and tree groves around a columned pavilion and reflecting pools, with a playground, picnic tables and a shelter.

A children's museum with a three-story climbing structure, an art studio and a water lab.

Rotisserie chicken and sides with quick counter service.

Rotisserie chicken counter that local guides name for its play corner.

Counter-service American kitchen for a quick, casual meal.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, a picnic shelter and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Art museum with a hands-on creation studio off the galleries, free for anyone 17 and under.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, a picnic shelter and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Brewery with its own kitchen and a sunny patio.

Gardens with the Mordecai Children's Garden, which has digging zones, streams and mountain-view play.

Market hall with several food counters under one roof.

A theme park with a kiddie ride section, coasters for teens and a water park.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Southern brunch spot with pancakes, and Etch-a-Sketches on the tables some days.

Horses, goats, chickens and pigs to visit beside the oldest standing house in the city, with grounds big enough to roam.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, a picnic shelter and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Riverside park with a playground and picnic tables, plus a sod-roofed log cabin, a covered wagon and gold-mining sluices from an early settlement.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a picnic shelter.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Park with a playground, picnic tables and a picnic shelter.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Kids' gym with climbing and pretend play, where a day pass covers open play from 8 months up.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Brewhouse with a patio and a food truck every day.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a picnic shelter.

Sports complex with a playground, a picnic shelter and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Argentine empanadas, savory and sweet, easy to share.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Rooms of optical illusions to step into, touch and photograph.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood burger spot with milkshakes.

Burgers and milkshakes, with small burgers for kids.

Casual burger and fries spot.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Bowling, games and a full restaurant under one roof.

Brewery taproom with no kitchen of its own, where food comes from a truck or from home.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, a picnic shelter and a basketball court.

Park with a playground, picnic tables and a picnic shelter.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, a picnic shelter and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Breakfast and brunch with churro doughnuts, caramel-drizzled pancakes and loaded tots.

Sweet breakfast spot close to City Park.

Breakfast and brunch place downtown, with pancakes.

Burger restaurant with a casual dining room downtown.

Café with open play for small kids, and day passes as well as memberships.

Dessert lab where chefs make ice cream and candy with liquid nitrogen in front of you, as much a show as a treat.

Bright breakfast and brunch room on McGregor Square next to Coors Field, with the open plaza right outside.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a picnic shelter.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

Neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables and a basketball court.

Neighborhood park with a playground and picnic tables.

An air and space museum where kids climb into cockpits, try flight simulators and stand under a B-52.

Brewpub serving pub food downtown.

Taproom with outdoor seating and rotating food trucks.