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Parks, Pocket Parks, Recreation Areas, and Public Art

The alpine lake community of Dillon is the perfect setting for a day of adventure and fun. Come share the magic of the Colorado high country and fall in love with Dillon. No matter what adventure you seek, let this beautiful town on the shores of scenic Dillon Reservoir be your vacation headquarters. Recreation, entertainment, relaxation, and pure fun are all at your doorstep, no matter what your age. Dillon is the perfect family getaway close to Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Denver.

  • A playground surrounded by a lake, with mountains rising majestically in the background
    Dillon Parks

    The Town of Dillon parks are free and open daily during summer and winter from sunrise until one hour after sunset. Each park has unique amenities for all ages and free parking.

  • A dog stands proudly on a rock in a park, surrounded by greenery and trees
    Pocket Parks

    Tucked throughout the Town of Dillon are several pocket parks — small, inviting spaces that add charm, beauty, and breathing room to our mountain community.

  • A man and a woman play frisbee golf on a grassy hillside under a clear blue sky
    Recreation Areas

    Dillon’s recreation areas provide endless opportunities to get outside and connect with the beauty that defines our mountain community.

  • A statue of an eagle with wings outstretched perched on a bench, symbolizing freedom and strength
    Public Art

    Many of Dillon's public art pieces were donated by members of the Dillon Community.

Each of Dillon's parks, pocket parks, and recreation areas have unique amenities for all ages and free parking. Dogs on leash are welcome, but we ask that you pick up after your pets. The Town plows selected trails in the winter for year-round outdoor enjoyment and ease access to snow-play areas. Whether you're looking to soak up Colorado's natural beauty, enjoy a picnic, admire public art, or simply take in the stunning Dillon scenery, Dillon offers a variety of areas to explore and enjoy. 

  • Dillon Nature Preserve

    A wooden post sign with multiple arrows indicating different directions
    1. Address:Unnamed Road
      Dillon, CO 80435
    2. Phone:(970) 262-3439
    Amenities:
    1. Access to National Forest Trails
    2. Access to Rec Path
    3. Access to the Lakeshore
    4. Hiking Trails
    5. Mutt Mitt Stations
    6. Trash and Recycling Bins
    Categories:
    1. Recreation Area

The Dillon Nature Preserve is located on the Robert’s Tunnel Peninsula. Free parking is located just off US Highway 6 as it passes the lake traveling towards Keystone. The lot is on the west side of Highway 6 across from the historic Dillon Cemetery and west of the Summerwood Subdivision. The Nature Preserve is open summer and winter for pedestrians, snowshoes and cross-country skiing. It features a large relatively-flat gravel road and two hiking trails: Meadow Trail and Ridge Trail Loop. Small footpaths descend to the Lake for fisherman and lakeshore exploration. Find beautiful mountain vistas, lake views and wildflowers. Dogs are allowed, but bicycles are not. A very family friendly hiking experience. The gravel road is plowed in winter.

The Town of Dillon acquired the Roberts Tunnel Peninsula Open Space through an annexation with Denver water in 1996, and it was designated as the Dillon Nature Preserve. There are two trail loops, covering over 2 miles, crossing meadows, forests and rock outcrops to access scenic overviews.

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