In Crested Butte, nature will always be at your fingertips, with plenty of parks to explore. Just the size of our town alone holds an impressive expansion of public greenery that welcomes residents and visitors to celebrate the beauty of nature and their neverending dedication to adventure. You and your family will certainly enjoy the beautiful outdoors in whatever park you go to while staying in one of our Crested Butte vacation rentals.
Big or small, each of our wonderful outdoor environments has unique attributes and different pleasures to seek out. The best part is that they are in the most iconic natural and beautiful landscapes you can imagine.
In addition to the other wonderful aspects you will enjoy at your next stay in our Crested Butte lodging, visiting these parks will certainly make its mark!
Rainbow Park
Rainbow Park is a great place to celebrate family functions or barbeque on a sunny day. It is a regional park that provides hours of entertainment for all visitors. They have facilities that can be rented so that you can set up a function beforehand, perfect for intimate gatherings of family and friends for birthday celebrations or other special events. It’s a family-friendly place, and you are likely to be a spectator of a Crested Butte High School soccer team game.
Visitors can enjoy the view from a scenic bench by Rainbow Pond and Mt. Crested Butte. Within Rainbow Park, there is also Rainbow Pavilion which is a perfect spot to host parties and other fun occasions. Birthday parties, summer BBQs, and and other things to do with kids in Crested Butte are to be had, with the typical rental duration being roughly four hours. Plus, for more sophisticated gatherings, the pavilion has electricity for your convenience. Breathe in the fresh air while you play around on the soccer field or playground. If needed, there are plenty of picnic tables that are available too!
Crested Butte Town Park
You’ll find Town Park between 6th and 7th street from Elk Avenue to Belleview Avenue. It’s known as Crested Butte’s premiere park attraction, especially during the summer. There is a soccer field, a baseball diamond, a basketball court, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, Yelenick Playground, Yelenick Pavillion, tennis courts, and the Center for the Arts and their Alpenglow Stage.
During the summer, they hold free weekly concerts hosted by the Center for Arts at the Old Town Soccer Field. Or you can check out the adult softball league which plays during many weekday evenings on the Pitskey Ball Field. It’s always an active spot to catch a low-stakes game during the summer season.
Another fun aspect of Town Park is its newly renovated and pirate-themed Yelenick Pavilion which is a great place to bring your children to relax and picnic. That’s where you will find the horseshoe pits and volleyball nets that are free for you to play around on. It is a favorite spot for children in the community to gather for events like birthday celebrations or other special occasions. Open to the public from sunrise to sunset, the Town Park is an excellent place to make some memories!
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Crested Butte is the perfect place to vacation with your family. Contact us today to find your vacation rental, and start planning your trip!
Totem Pole Park
Totem Pole Park stands out because of the terrific piece of public art that gives it its name. Built from a 30-foot-tall spruce tree that had fallen and now standing proud to watch over Crested Butte, the totem pole is a shared and interactive landmark that holds a story of its own.
In 1973, two artists wanted to influence the Crested Butte Arts Festival by encouraging more of an “interactive art” theme. The end result? Six woodworkers were responsible for carving something significant and eye-catchingly beautiful out of huge tree sections.
Without any major planning or sketch inspirations, they went to work. Hence the totem pole. They didn’t expect it to last nearly a decade, let alone 40+ years, yet it has! These days, it continues to be adored by all who visit.
You’ll find shady areas with picnic tables, flower gardens, and access to the iconic Coal Creek. Another appealing feature of the park is the fact that all of its encompassing areas are dog-friendly, so there is no need to leave man’s best friend at home. Overall, it is a really relaxing place to enjoy your day and is located in downtown Crested Butte. Open to the public from sunrise to sunset, it’s a vision of beauty any time of day.
Three Ladies Park
You can visit Three Ladies Park at 07 Maroon Avenue Crested butte.
Three Ladies Park is a family-friendly park that young kids will have a blast at because of their playground and picnic shelter. It’s also a beautiful location due to the views of Slate River Valley. Three Ladies honors the three women injured during a tragic Crested Butte State bank explosion in 1990. The park is now a symbol for community and gathering closer during times of tragedy.
Many will go to relax in a casual and calm environment with their family. Three Ladies Park is truly a picturesque place in one of Colorado’s most iconic natural valleys, and you will definitely want to create memories with your family here.
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The town of Crested Butte is known for its friendly atmosphere and fun energy, which draws vacationers year after year. Visitors are lucky to have the great historic downtown Crested Butte as well as Mt. Crested Butte and all that it has to offer at their fingertips.
Sitting comfortably in the Rocky Mountains, there are plenty of ski and bike trails to enjoy. It’s got mountain biking, hiking in the alpine and aspen forests, fishing, camping, and kayaking through the white water rapids, and many other exciting things to do in Crested Butte. Of course, if you want to get out on the water, boating and all other water sports can be found on Colorado’s largest lake, the Blue Mesa. Crested Butte is a grounding and open arena of wilderness. A true home away from home that is free of all the stressful crowds you would expect at other popular vacation spots.
With plentiful options, you’ll be able to choose your next adventure when you stay with us at Crested Butte Property Management. Nothing beats waking up and breathing in the fresh mountain air as you walk through historic streets and gorgeous scenery. Your Crested Butte vacation rental will be as charming as the surrounding scenery. All homes have a climate-controlled pool that can be adjusted to the perfect temp throughout summer and colder months. So even if you choose to be a homebody and take in Crested Butte from your rental, you will be as content as ever.
It is important that you feel at home in your Crested Butte vacation rental, which is why our lodging makes your comfort a priority! There are so many green forests and snowy mountains to explore, so start planning your adventure! We look forward to hosting you.
