exhibits

Joy Park

All Ages baby-friendly

Discover canyons, rivers, sand dunes and all the surprises Colorado's wild outdoors has in store.

what's happening

May 17 (Fri)

Joy Park Free Night 4:30 pm

Jun 21 (Fri)

Joy Park Free Night 4:30 pm

on this adventure

Prepare for a great experience in our one-of-a-kind outdoor space! See our seasonal tips at the bottom of this page.

ride the dueling zip line

Fly through the air and get a new perspective on your surroundings as they whoosh past.

a group of children playing in the sand with various toys

dig in the sand

Use shovels and dump trucks to move sand, dig holes and create sand sculptures.

two children running through a river-inspired water feature

become an explorer

Discover our state's outdoor phenomena, like canyons, waterfalls, ruins and sand dunes.

close up of the side of a vintage green truck with an apple decal on the door

stroll through the apple orchard

Hop in the back of our 1953 green Chevy or find your way through the straw bale maze.

plan for a great adventure!

Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes.

Joy Park closes in the event of inclement weather and/or extreme temperature conditions. Joy Park (or any of its components) may also close for safety reasons at the discretion of Museum staff.

your next adventure

We wanted to help other non-profit organizations craft world-class learning experiences, so we created The Exhibits Team. Our exhibit experts can provide advice on the many decisions involved with designing, fabricating, installing and maintaining museum exhibits.