About
Paintbrush Park offers visitors open space, playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields, picnic tables with grills, and public restrooms. It’s especially popular for sledding in the winter and includes safe, accessible trails and family amenities.
What To Expect:
- 🏞️ Spacious green areas and sports fields
- 🛝 Playground with slides and swings
- 🔥 Picnic tables with barbecue grills
- 🚻 Restroom facilities
- ❄️ Winter sledding hills for all ages
Important Information:
- – Dogs allowed on leash only
- – Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking
- – Picnic table areas can be reserved
- – Teen gatherings after 8 PM noted by some visitors
📍 Local Insights
❄️ Best Sledding Spots: The hills here offer safe and thrilling sledding experiences perfect for families during winter months.
🛝 Playground Size: The playgrounds are fun but on the smaller side; ideal for younger children.
🔥 Picnic Ready: Picnic tables with BBQ grills make this park great for group gatherings; some tables can be reserved.
🚶♂️ Trail Linkages: Walking and bike paths connect to extensive Highlands Ranch trail systems, great for longer outings.
⏰ Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
👉 Best For
- •Families
- •Kids
- •Sports activities
- •Picnic groups
- •Winter sledding
Also In
Best Parks & Recreation in Highlands Ranch →Location
4901 Valleybrook Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130Review Sentiment
Based on 186 Google reviews
"Visitors consistently highlight Paintbrush Park’s family-friendly amenities including the playground, sports fields, and picnic areas. The sledding hills attract winter funers, praised as some of the best in the area. Notes have been made that some trees along the perimeter could use better care and small issues like limited restroom cleaning frequency and teen smoking after hours have been observed."
What You'll Find
- •Playground
- •Baseball Field
- •Soccer Fields
- •Picnic Tables
- •Barbecue Grills
- •Public Restrooms
- •Walking Trails
- •Sledding Hills
- •Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
- •Wheelchair Accessible Parking
- •Dog-Friendly Areas (Leash Only)
📆 Best Times to Visit
Visit during daylight hours for the best playground and field use; winter afternoons offer prime sledding conditions; evenings quieter but watch for teen groups after 8 PM.
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