Utah Park

Utah Park is a 46.5-acre community park located in Aurora, Colorado, at the intersection of Peoria Street and Jewell Avenue. The park serves as both a popular recreational area for local residents and a flood-control facility. It sits at the confluence of Westerly Creek and Jewel Tributary, featuring beautifully contoured topography and naturalized streambeds.

Originally a stormwater detention basin with a muddy lake and underground creek pipes, Utah Park underwent a $5.8 million renovation to transform it into an attractive park while maintaining its flood-control function. The redesign included the addition of two new ponds and various active recreation features, effectively hiding the site's utilitarian purpose.

The park now offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors. It includes multiple sports fields for baseball, softball, and other multi-use activities. A large circular trail surrounds the park, providing an excellent route for walking, jogging, or biking. The park also features a natural pond that attracts various waterfowl, adding to its scenic appeal.

Utah Park is known for its accessibility, with paved trails and ADA-compliant facilities. The Jewell Wetlands, adjacent to the park, offer a well-designed boardwalk that provides some of the best access to marshland in the area, making it a potential spot for birdwatching.

The park is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., offering ample time for community members to enjoy its facilities and natural beauty throughout the year.