Everything Happening in Sloan's Lake Park
A 177-acre park surrounding Denver's largest lake, featuring a 2.
A 177-acre park surrounding Denver's largest lake, featuring a 2.6-mile loop trail, sports fields, playgrounds, and stunning mountain views. Host to major festivals and a growing hub for outdoor fitness communities.
- •Denver's largest lake with a 2.6-mile paved loop trail
- •Home to the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
- •16 charcoal grills across north and south shores for lakeside cookouts
- •Kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing on 177 acres of water
- •Fenced off-leash dog park in the northwest corner
- •Stunning sunset views of the Rocky Mountains reflected in the lake
Event Map — Sloan's Lake
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Park Amenities & Facilities
What you'll find at Sloan's Lake — from grills and shelters to trails and sports courts.
Grills
16 total- North Shore Grills — North side along Byron Pl (10)
- South Shore Grills — South side near Sheridan Blvd (6)
Shelters
2 total- North Shore Pavilion — North side of the lakeReservable
- South Shelter — South side near playgroundReservable
Playgrounds
- Sloan's Lake Playground — South side off Sheridan Blvd
Lakes & Fishing
- Sloan's Lake — Central — the entire park wraps around the lake
Sports Fields
3 total- South Sports Fields — Southwest corner (3)
Courts
6 total- Basketball Courts — South side near the playground (2)
- Tennis Courts — Southeast corner (4)
Trails
- Sloan's Lake Loop Trail — Perimeter of the lake
Restrooms
2 total- North Restrooms — North shore area
- South Restrooms — Near playground and sports fields
Parking
2 total- Sheridan Blvd Lot — South side along Sheridan Blvd
- Byron Pl Parking — North side along Byron Pl
Dog Parks
- Sloan's Lake Dog Park — Northwest corner of the park
Grill Locations at Sloan's Lake
Sloan's Lake has 16 charcoal grills across 2 areas. All grills are first-come, first-served unless noted.
North Shore Grills
10 grills
North side along Byron Pl
Charcoal grills with picnic tables and lake views along the north shore
South Shore Grills
6 grills
South side near Sheridan Blvd
Grills near the playground and sports fields
Activities & Recurring Groups
Run clubs, sports leagues, fitness groups, and community activities that meet regularly at Sloan's Lake.
Sloan's Lake Run Club
Weekly group runs around the scenic 2.6-mile lake loop
Tuesdays 6:00 PM, Saturdays 8:00 AM
Dragon Boat Festival
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival — one of Denver's largest cultural festivals with dragon boat racing on the lake
Annual, July
Sloan's Lake Kayak Club
Group kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding sessions on the lake
Weekends May–September
Flag Football League
Co-ed flag football on the south sports fields
Sundays 10 AM (spring and fall)
Sloan's Lake Fishing
Fishing for bass, carp, catfish, and trout (stocked) in Denver's largest lake
Year-round, best spring through fall
Outdoor Boot Camp
Group fitness bootcamp using the park's open fields and trail
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30 AM
Upcoming Events at Sloan's Lake
Everything happening in and around Sloan's Lake Park — concerts, festivals, community events, and more.
Venues & Locations at Sloan's Lake
Getting to Sloan's Lake
Public Transit
- RTD Bus 16 along Sheridan Blvd
- RTD W Line — Knox/Perry station (15 min walk)
- B-cycle station at Sheridan & 17th
Parking
Free parking along Sheridan Blvd (south) and Byron Pl (north). Additional street parking on residential streets.
1700 N Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80214
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