- What's Happenin' Boulder
- Posts
- Pickleball, Polar Sundials & Pup Playgrounds—This Boulder Park Has It All
Pickleball, Polar Sundials & Pup Playgrounds—This Boulder Park Has It All
From sledding hills to artistic sidewalks, Foothills Community Park is a North Boulder gem for families, dogs, and outdoor lovers alike.
What's Happenin' Team
July 21, 2025
🌿 Community Spotlight: Foothills Community Park
Hey Boulder! 🌞
Nestled in North Boulder, Foothills Community Park isn’t just a park—it’s the park. With 65+ acres of space and amenities ranging from pickleball courts to polar sundials, this is your go-to spot for year-round adventure. Whether you’re chasing your pup around the dog park, booking a shelter for your next birthday bash, or letting the kids explore nature-inspired playgrounds, this place has something for every kind of Boulderite.
Want more local recs? Check out our Things to Do in Boulder, Best Restaurants, and Date-Worthy Spots for even more ideas.
Let’s dig in!
— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉
Trivia Q&A ⛰️
Foothills Community Park features a playground, soccer field, dog area, basketball and hockey rinks, and scenic trails—spans exactly how many acres? |
Hint: This plant is known for its resilience in rocky environments. Answer at the bottom 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
🌄 Boulder’s Backyard Playground: Foothills Community Park
📍 800 Cherry Ave, Boulder | 🏞️ Open Daily | 💵 Free Entry
Looking for a park that truly has it all? Foothills Community Park in North Boulder is your go-to spot for a morning pickleball match, an afternoon hike, and a golden-hour picnic with Flatirons views. With over 65 acres of fields, playgrounds, dog parks, community gardens, nature-themed art, and sledding hills in the winter, this isn’t your average neighborhood park—it’s a choose-your-own-adventure kind of place.
🛝 Highlights include:
 |
|
🎾 Hot Tip for Pickleballers: Bring your own net and hit the painted courts from 7 a.m. to noon daily!
🐾 Dog Parents: There’s a spacious off-leash dog park that’s a local favorite.
🧗 For the Kids: Think rock walls, nature play structures, artistic sidewalks, and even a polar sundial (yep, it’s as cool as it sounds).
🌳 Planning a Party? Reserve one of the three large picnic shelters (or all three if your guest list is stacked).
🚴♀️ Access Perks: RTD access + trails for biking and hiking right into OSMP territory.
🎶 What’s Happenin’ Boulder 🎭
Monday, July 21 🧠 This is a Clue Trivia📍 Beyond the Mountain Brewing | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday) 🍻 Twisted Bingo📍 Twisted Pine Brewing Company | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday) 🏃♂️ Boulder Pub Run Club📍 Sanitas Brewing Co. | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday) 🎵 Boulder Concert Band - Salberg Park📍 Salberg Park | ⏰ 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 📅 Steve Earle: 50 - Fifty Years of Songs and Stories📍 Chautauqua Auditorium | ⏰ 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed | Tuesday, July 22 🔥 Junkyard Monthly Flow Jam📍 Junkyard Social Club | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 💵 $10 suggested donation (recurring monthly, 4th Tuesday) 🛝 Junkyard Open Play📍 Junkyard Social Club | ⏰ Various Hours | 💵 $10 kids / $5 adults (recurring weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) 🎉 Smarty Party📍 Avanti F&B | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Tuesday) 🎧 Turntable Tuesday📍 VisionQuest Brewery | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Tuesday) 🧠 Tuesday Night Trivia📍 Boulder Social | ⏰ 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed |
Want more? See the full calendar → Boulder Event Calendar
🍽 Not sure where to eat tonight?Our Restaurant Finder takes the guesswork out of dining by showing you the best local restaurants based on real reviews and vibes, not just ratings. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite or a date-night spot, we’ve got you. No endless scrolling, no decision fatigue...just solid recs. | 🧠 Need a brain break?Play trivia, crosswords, and word searches built just for locals. These games aren’t just fun...they’ll test how well you actually know your city. Great for killing time, learning something new, or proving you’re the true local legend. |
☀️ Your Backyard, But Better
 | Whether you’re sledding in the winter, catching a sunrise on a morning walk, or organizing a community picnic, Foothills Community Park delivers classic Boulder vibes—laid-back, scenic, and always ready for action. See you on the trails (or the pickleball court)! Trivia Answer: C) 65.2 acres – That’s the size of Foothills Community Park, one of Boulder’s best multi-use outdoor spaces! -What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 🌸 |
Did you enjoy this post? |
Interested in other What’s Happenin’ newsletters?
Reply