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Barr Lake State Park and Nature Center

When
Visit on your schedulePark: Daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Nature Center: Tue-Sun 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Monday
Where
Barr Lake State Park13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO 80603Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
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Cost
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15; Individual Daily Pass: $4
Organizer
Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Barr Lake State Park near Brighton surrounds a 1,900-acre prairie reservoir ringed by an 8.8-mile multi-use trail, with a nature center, boardwalks and a gazebo for viewing bald eagles, pelicans and more than 350 bird species; the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is based at the park. The park is open daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the Nature Center Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Monday). A Daily Vehicle Pass is $10-$15 and an Individual Daily Pass is $4. Guided walks such as the Waddle Walk Off on the day after Thanksgiving are posted on the CPW events calendar.

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Official sources checked2026-10-13

Published details checked online. Contact responsiveness and live booking availability have not been confirmed.

What was checked & what still needs confirmation

Boating closed for the remainder of 2026 due to low water (per search summary of CPW notice; not read on the park page text captured). Street spelled 'Picadilly' on park page.

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