Chautauqua Park (#2), Boulder: Photos, Reviews & Location

National Historic Landmark at the base of Flatirons for hiking, lodging, dining, films & more.

At a glance

#4 of 12 Parks in Boulder #4 of 21 Hiking areas in Boulder

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.80

4.1 km from the center of Boulder

Rating breakdown

5 ★87%
4 ★11%
3 ★2%
2 ★0%
1 ★0%

Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Rd &, 9th St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States

bouldercolorado.gov

+1 303-413-7200

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Chautauqua Park?: Chautauqua Park is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 10,487 reviews.
How does Chautauqua Park rank in Boulder?: Chautauqua Park is #4 of 12 Parks in Boulder by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Chautauqua Park located?: Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Rd &, 9th St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States — 4.1 km from the center of Boulder.
How can I contact Chautauqua Park?: Phone: +1 303-413-7200 · Website: bouldercolorado.gov

Reviews (8)

Ryan Rothenberg 2024 Aug 06

Been coming to Chautauqua for almost 30 years. Love the trails and have stayed in the cabins probably 7 or 8 times over the years. Cute cabins with all the amenities minus a TV which is actually a blessing. Easy access to all the trails and 5 minutes to the walking outdoor mall on Pearl Street. Not far from Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park. Boulder is a beautiful place with a great vibe which the wife and family love.

Sam Turner 2024 Jul 02

This park sits at the foot of the Flatirons and therefore is the perfect place to get a closer look at them and the Boulder area from a high vantage point. The park is actually in a residential area in Boulder and not far from U of CO. There’s not a lot of parking and it tends to be pretty busy so finding a spot can be challenging. Suggest you go at a non-peak time such as a morning or on a weekday. We did not explore the park fully. We basically just walked up the first incline to the initial “landing”. That’s a fairly steep walk on its own and plenty high enough to get a good view of everything. The trails go further up and around the Flatirons so you’ll definitely get your exercise in if you continue! This isn’t really a park for hanging out, relaxing or picnicking…it’s for walking/hiking/exercising, etc. So if you come for the views like we did, it can be a quick in and out.

Saurav Shrestha 2024 May 31

This park is one of those where you can go relax, get a picnic time, or just hike around. Amazing place to relieve all day stress and revive. The Faltirons around gives you plenty of options to hike. Never had issue with parking spots. Plenty of parking area around.

Thetiny Blondehuman 2024 May 29

Great local hiking spot. I went on a weekday, so it wasn't as busy as it usually gets. That was super nice! The Forrest Ranger came to greet me and asked if I had any questions and showed me their new map! And off I went! Check out the pics!

Steph West 2024 Apr 07

This area was recommended to me as a good place to hike. It was very crowded on a sunny weekend at the end of March, but the hike was great! Still some snow and a lot of mud, but it was very scenic and enjoyable, especially with the great weather.

Sun Family 2024 Mar 30

Beautiful place to see the Flatirons. We did not know what to expect so, no hiking shoes but the path was not bad and the trails are marked clearly. We did somehow encounter a few rough spots as we got to higher elevation due to the snowfall from a few days before. The blue trail especially, was a little rough and muddy. But when you do make it to the top, the view is breathless... no pun intended... 😆
It is worth taking the time to visit this park If you want beautiful photos and catch some wildlife.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our hike that afternoon.

Jojo Wan 2023 Sep 22

Is breathe taking boulder mountain. Today was a perfect day for the hike to the Royal Arch..Took a bunch of pictures and talked to a bunch of nice people along the way.
Well, we took our time snack, enjoy nature and pictures. Is a steep hike, but everyone can do it. Do suggest a pair of good hiking shoes because the trail is rocky.
We felt like coming down hill a lot of impact on the feet.
Bring a good amount of water or some hydration pack, and protein drinks are a good start. We also brought coconut water.