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Sloan's Lake with Denver skyline and mountain views at sunset
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Everything Happening in Sloan's Lake Park

A 177-acre park surrounding Denver's largest lake, featuring a 2.

11 upcoming events177 acres
11 upcoming events
2 venues
16 grills
6 recurring activities
177 acres · Est. 1880s

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

Search and explore all upcoming events in and around Sloan's Lake Park. Use the filters to find specific event types.

Park Amenities & Facilities

What you'll find at Sloan's Lake — from grills and shelters to trails and sports courts.

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Grills

16 total
  • North Shore GrillsNorth side along Byron Pl (10)
  • South Shore GrillsSouth side near Sheridan Blvd (6)
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Shelters

2 total
  • North Shore PavilionNorth side of the lake
    Reservable
  • South ShelterSouth side near playground
    Reservable
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Playgrounds

  • Sloan's Lake PlaygroundSouth side off Sheridan Blvd
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Lakes & Fishing

  • Sloan's LakeCentral — the entire park wraps around the lake

Sports Fields

3 total
  • South Sports FieldsSouthwest corner (3)
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Courts

6 total
  • Basketball CourtsSouth side near the playground (2)
  • Tennis CourtsSoutheast corner (4)
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Trails

  • Sloan's Lake Loop TrailPerimeter of the lake
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Restrooms

2 total
  • North RestroomsNorth shore area
  • South RestroomsNear playground and sports fields
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Parking

2 total
  • Sheridan Blvd LotSouth side along Sheridan Blvd
  • Byron Pl ParkingNorth side along Byron Pl
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Dog Parks

  • Sloan's Lake Dog ParkNorthwest 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.

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Sloan's Lake Run Club

Weekly group runs around the scenic 2.6-mile lake loop

Tuesdays 6:00 PM, Saturdays 8:00 AM

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Dragon Boat Festival

Summer

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival — one of Denver's largest cultural festivals with dragon boat racing on the lake

Annual, July

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Sloan's Lake Kayak Club

Summer

Group kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding sessions on the lake

Weekends May–September

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Flag Football League

Spring/Fall

Co-ed flag football on the south sports fields

Sundays 10 AM (spring and fall)

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Sloan's Lake Fishing

Fishing for bass, carp, catfish, and trout (stocked) in Denver's largest lake

Year-round, best spring through fall

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the grills at Sloan's Lake?
Sloan's Lake has 16 charcoal grills: 10 along the north shore near Byron Pl with lake views, and 6 on the south side near Sheridan Blvd by the playground. All are first-come, first-served.
Can I kayak on Sloan's Lake?
Yes! Sloan's Lake allows non-motorized boats including kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. There's a boat launch on the south side. No motors allowed.
What sports leagues play at Sloan's Lake?
Sloan's Lake hosts co-ed flag football leagues (Sundays), soccer leagues on the south fields, and dragon boat racing teams practice on the lake. Check Denver Parks & Rec for registration.
Is there a dog park at Sloan's Lake?
Yes — there's a fenced off-leash dog park in the northwest corner with separate areas for small and large dogs.

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