Parks in Vail, Colorado

...the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is a sprawling park filled with mountain-grown flowers of every type, fro... More on Moon Handbooks: Colorado

Developed by Betty Ford, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens can be toured year-round. It has four gardens, each ... More on Weather.com

Crystalline Gore Creek is full of whitewater until it reaches the Vail Valley, where it serpentines gracefully through the length of the renowned resort. The trail, which follows the river, offers ... More on Trails

Read Todd's review for a good understanding of the trail. The Gore Creek tr More on Trails

3.75 one-way climb from trailhead on Red Sandstone Road (RSD). Red Sandstone goes North from the North Vail Frontage Rd located approximately 1/2 mile West of Main Vail Intersection with I-70. 880 ... More on trails.mtbr.com

Stop at the lake and come back down. More on trails.mtbr.com

A one-of-a-kind adjustable whitewater feature operates from mid-May thru the end of July. Vail's inflatable system actually reads the daily water level ... More on Vailgov.com

A one-of-a-kind adjustable whitewater feature operates from mid-May thru the end of July. Vail's inflatable system actually reads the daily water ... More on Vailgov.com

The mines are closed; the hatches are back and the trout are thriving in Colorado's Eagle River. The first time I visited Vail, Colorado, I met a fly-fishing guide who pulled up his sleeve, exposing a 6-inch cut on his forearm just ... More on AnglerWeb.com

This hike provides a magnificent 360-degree view of the mountains around Vail, plus a close-up look at the plants and animals of alpine terrains. Better yet, the fourteen-minute ... More on Trails

Offering activities both day and night, Adventure Ridge is a unique theme park featuring snow-related rides and activities. It has sledding, snowmobile racing for adults and kids, ice skating, and ... More on Weather.com

This bouncing bungee harnessed trampoline sends you sky high so you can try out your acrobatic feats fearlessly. Dual trampolines ... More on Vail.com

This new playground is awesome with a huge wooden structure meant for toddlers and older kids alike. The pl... More on KaBoom.org

The Donovan Pavilion is Vail's first public facility to be built by the town since the opening of the Vail... More on Vailgov.com

If youre looking for a unique way to see the mountains of Vail, a thrilling ride on the back of a dogsled is the way to go! Mountain Musher features dog teams of 10-12 huskies that pull sleds with ... More on NileGuide

Climb into a sled and drive your dogs along 10,000 acres of terrain in Diamond Star Ranch near Vail. Two tours per day run during the winter, and all on private trails (read: no noisy snowmobiles).... More on travelandleisure

Offering various mountain adventures, Paragon Guides allows visitors to explore the area via skiing, mountain biking, llama trekking, rock climbing, and ... More on Weather.com