Join us for opening festivities to celebrate Colorado's newest state park!
It has been almost 30 years since Frances H. Staunton turned over her 1,720-acre mountain ranch to the State of Colorado, stipulating that it was "to be preserved in perpetuity" as a state park. On May 18, 2013, her vision for the land becomes reality. Her namesake park, Staunton State Park, opens to the public with two days of activities for all ages.

Park Hours
Grand Opening Weekend: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Starting Monday, May 20 regular summer hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Parking
Grand Opening weekend parking is at one of two lots where free shuttles will take visitors into the park. Shuttles run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

North Lot (from Denver):  Mountain View RTD Park-N-Ride, 11770 US Hwy 285, Conifer

South Lot (from Fairplay):  Elk Creek Elementary School, 13304 S Hwy 285 Frontage Road, Pine 

Although dogs on leashes and bikes will be permitted in the park, the shuttles cannot transport dogs or bicycles this weekend.

Handicap accessible parking is available in the park. 

Opening Celebrations!
Some activities will be offered all day, such as a kids craft station, trail etiquette and safety education, kids fishing, and many more family friendly activities. Scheduled activities and reservation required activities are listed below.

 

Thank you to our
      Community Partners!

Boxwood Gulch Ranch
Braun Chiropractic
Brooks Place Tavern
Buffalo Bill Saddle Club
Cabin Creek Smokehouse
Cutthroat Cafe
Computer Terrain Mapping
Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle
Elk Creek Elementary
Elk Falls Software
Evergreen Trout Unlimited
First Bank of Aspen Park
Front Range Backcountry
                 Horseman
King Soopers
Rocky Mountain Recorder
RTD
Starfish Ads
Team Evergreen
The Bistro
The Leadership Difference
The Wells Law Firm, P.C
Wright McGill
Zoka's Restaurant & Bar
285Bound.com

For supporting the Grand Opening of the park.