Cherry Creek State Park, Eastern Plains Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from any location in Eastern Plains, take US-287 N towards Denver. Continue on US-287 N until you reach I-70 W. Merge onto I-70 W and follow it for approximately 25 miles. Take exit 283A to merge onto I-225 S toward Aurora. Continue on I-225 S for about 5 miles. Take exit 6B for Parker Road/CO-83 S. Merge onto S Parker Rd and continue for about 1 mile. Cherry Creek State Park will be on your left at 4201 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Cherry Creek State Park using public transportation, find the nearest bus stop that services the RTD (Regional Transportation District) routes. You may need to take a bus to a major transfer point such as the Peoria station. From there, take the RTD light rail (line R) towards the Lincoln station. Get off at the Dayton station. From the Dayton station, you can catch the RTD bus route 83 which goes towards Parker Road and get off at the nearest stop to Cherry Creek State Park. Be sure to check the RTD website for the latest schedules and routes. Note that public transportation may require transfers and can take longer than driving directly.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct option, consider using a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply input the destination 'Cherry Creek State Park, 4201 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014' into your rideshare app. This option is convenient if you’re traveling in a group or carrying a lot of equipment for activities at the park. The cost will vary based on your starting location in the Eastern Plains and the time of day.