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Facility: Bear Creek Lake Park
Web: http://www.lakewood.org/index.cfm?&include=/CR/Regional/bclpfrontpage.cfm
Phone: 303-697-6159
Facts: The park contains three lakes: Big Soda Lake, Little Soda Lake and Bear Creek Lake; 15 miles of dirt trails for biking and hiking; 2,600 acres of park land stretching almost three miles; 50 picnic tables with four reservable park shelters ready for group events; 50 campsites, some with electricity. Entrance Fees: $4 daily pass, $3 Senior pass, $10 for camping.
Address: 15600 West Morrison Road, Morrison, CO, 80465
Useful links:
Visitor’s Center: http://www.lakewood.org/index.cfm?&include=/CR/Regional/BCLP/bclpvisitorCenterAnimals.cfm

Facility: Turkey Creek Park
Phone: None
Address: 6801 S Turkey Creek Road, Morrison, CO 80465
Between County Hwy 64 and Stone Gate Dr., Morrison, CO

Facility: Mount Falcon Open Space
Web: http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R16.htm
Phone: 303-271-5925
Address: To access the park, take the Indian Hills turn-off from U.S. Highway 285,follow Parmalee Gulch Road for 5 miles to Picutis Road, then follow the signs to the west parking area. East access is available from Colorado Highway 8 south of Morrison. Turn west on Forest Avenue and north on Vine Avenue.
Useful Links:
Colorado Guide.com:
http://www.coloradoguide.com/trekking/mountfal.htm

Facility: Red Rocks Park
Web: http://www.redrocksonline.com/01_redrockspark/01_3_park.html
Phone: 303-295-4444
Facts: At an Elevation of 6,200 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is in a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. This diverse environment allows the visitor to see plants, birds and animals of both regions.
Address: 2605 Red Rocks Park Road, Morrison, CO 80465

Facility: Mount Lindo Cemetary
Web: http://www.mtlindocemetery.com/index.php?action=locations&locationid=33
Phone: 303-697-1227
Facts: Completely unique in Colorado, this mountain top setting is peaceful and has breathtaking views of both the Denver skyline and the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. The historic lighted cross, first illuminated on Easter morning, 1964, is the largest in the country.
Address: US 285 & S. Turkey Creek Road, Morrison, CO 80465

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