State Park · Colorado, United States
St. Vrain State Park
St. Vrain State Park is a state park in Colorado, United States, established in 1965.
State Park · Colorado, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Weld, Colorado, United States |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 40.1678° N, 104.9840° W |
| Managed by | Colorado state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About St. Vrain State Park
St. Vrain State Park, formerly known as Barbour Ponds, is a Colorado state park. The park hosts year-round camping. It is a popular birding destination, hosting the states largest rookery of Blue Heron, it is home to several other bird species as well including migrating waterfowl, songbirds and the occasional bald eagle. Other park activities include year round fishing and hiking. There is a reservoir at the park named Blue Heron Reservoir.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Denver International Airport (DEN) · Denver, United States · 26.9 miles away
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) · Colorado Springs, United States · 95.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is St. Vrain State Park?
St. Vrain State Park is in Colorado, United States (40.1678° N, 104.9840° W).
When was St. Vrain State Park established?
St. Vrain State Park was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Colorado_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Colorado state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Vrain_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).