About
Deputy Zack S. Parrish III Memorial Park is a large, well-maintained urban park featuring multiple playgrounds for all ages, sports courts including pickleball and tennis, picnic tables under pavilion cover, and open grassy spaces ideal for football or soccer. This dog-friendly park offers wheelchair-accessible restrooms, seating, and paths, alongside water fountains and shaded areas, though some interactive equipment like the zip line may be temporarily out of service.
What To Expect:
- 🎠 Large and diverse play structures for children of all ages
- 🏓 Pickleball courts and tennis courts
- 🌳 Picnic tables with covered gazebos
- ⚽ Open grassy fields for sports and gatherings
- ♿ Fully wheelchair accessible entrances and restrooms
Important Information:
- – Restrooms: Portable toilets available
- – Dogs allowed; waste stations provided
- – Some playground equipment occasionally closed for repairs
- – Free parking lot
- – Open daily from 5 AM to 11 PM
📍 Local Insights
🛹 Playground Variety: The park features two playgrounds tailored to toddlers and older kids, making it perfect for families with multiple age groups.
🎾 Court Popularity: Pickleball courts can get crowded, especially on weekends, so weekdays are better for quieter play.
🍂 Covered Picnic Areas: Several shaded picnic tables and a large gazebo make great spots for birthday parties or group gatherings.
🐕 Dog Awareness: While dogs are allowed with waste stations, some visitors note it's primarily a child-focused park and caution about pet cleanliness on grounds.
⏰ Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM
👉 Best For
- •Families
- •Kids
- •Sports enthusiasts
- •Picnics
Location
2020 Fiddle Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80109Review Sentiment
Based on 389 Google reviews
"The park is widely celebrated for its size, variety of playgrounds for all ages, and well-kept sports courts. Visitors appreciate the ample picnic areas and open fields perfect for family activities. Recurring comments lament broken zip line equipment and limited restroom facilities being portapotties, but the overall sentiment remains positive, praising cleanliness and thoughtful design."
What You'll Find
- •Playground
- •Picnic Tables
- •Picnic Shelters
- •Tennis Court
- •Pickleball Courts
- •Basketball Courts
- •Open Grass Fields
- •Zip Line (sometimes closed)
- •Portable Restrooms
- •Water Fountains
- •Dog-Friendly Areas
- •Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
- •Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot
- •Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
- •Covered Picnic Gazebo
- •Swing Sets
- •Slides
- •Cornhole Sets
- •Outdoor Ping-Pong Table
📆 Best Times to Visit
Visit mid-morning to early afternoon weekdays for fewer crowds. Weekends peak by early afternoon. Weekday evenings are calmer for playground and court use.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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