Lake City - A Kid Friendly Town

Lake City - A Kid Friendly Town

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Lake City, Colorado, has been a destination since the 1800s when gold and silver brought miners to this area. During the post World War II days, tourists began taking advantage of the unrivaled outdoor recreational opportunities. Love of the Lake City area brings people back repeatedly, creating family traditions that have lasted generations. Make Lake City a beloved part of your family history.

Enjoy a walk on Lake City’s in-town trails along Henson Creek and the Lake Fork River or around Pete’s Lake. A chance encounter with deer, chipmunks, birds and other little critters are always a possibility. These trails are ideal for strolling or bicycling – these are paths the entire family can enjoy. The more adventurous may want to hike to Thompson’s Lake or on the Lake to Lake Trail.

Inexpensive entertainment for the whole family includes mini golf, the Seek and Find game at the Museum, Hard Tack Mine tours, or playtime at the public parks.

Memorial Park in Wade’s Addition offers skateboarders a place to ramp it up, a softball diamond, a fishing pier, and a playground area.
Town Park, located in downtown, features a large grassy area perfect for a game of flag football or Frisbee, a nice playground for all ages, a sand volleyball court, and picnic tables.

The Lake City area is a great place for families – to skip down a trail, splash in the river, watch water skippers, star gaze…to reconnect with life’s simple pleasures. Several affordable restaurants offer kids’ menus. Enjoy an old-fashioned soda fountain, or smoothies or milkshakes from several shops. Many local retail shops offer products for children – toys, books, games, t-shirts, and more.

Check out these great videos by visiting youths

Kid-Tested; Parent-Approved Events & Must Dos

Summer (May-August)

Wee Care Arts and Crafts Fair at Veterans Park

Summer Youth Day Camp hosted by Hinsdale County Public Health

Lake San Cristobal 5k/10k Run/Walk

Lake City Area Recreation - various programs for all ages

Teen Center hosted by LC Area Recreation

Bingo - Wednesday nights at Armory

Lake City Arts - various programs and camps throughout the summer

Fourth of July Celebration - parade, races, street dance and fireworks

37th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival - large crafts fair in Town Park

Ducky Derby & Raffle

Ducky Fun Run/Walk hosted by Wee Care

Seek and Find Game at Hinsdale County Museum

Historic and Ghost Tours hosted by HC Museum

August History - various events and lectures hosted by community

Stick Horse Show - August 6 in Town Park, open to all ages

Walk for a Cancer Free Future - fundraiser hosted by HC Public Health

Geocache

Fishing classes

Outdoor Series lectures at Third Street Market - topics vary, Wednesday evenings 8pm

Authentic old-fashioned ice cream sodas

Alpine Loop Junior Explorer Booklet (supplied by BLM) - Pick up one of these free guides at the Visitor Center, chock full of area information, fill it out and bring it back to receive a Junior Ranger badge.

Fall (September - October)

Colorfest Arts & Crafts Festival

Uncorked Wine & Music Festival

Hunters Ball and Community Dinner

Halloween Carnival

Winter (November - December)

Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk fundraiser hosted by HC Museum benefits Toys for Tots - Thanksgiving Day

Christmas in Lake City