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denver botanic gardens at chatfield barn and nature trails

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a picturesque nature preserve among the grasslands, ponds and cottonwood banks of Deer Creek. Facilities include nature trails, a wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th century one-room schoolhouse, working beehives and picnic areas. Check out our new Deer Creek Discovery children’s area, which includes a whimsical tree house and a water feature. 

Don't forget to bring your binoculars for some exceptional bird watching! Walk along the scenic trails any time of year -- you will find the landscape is always changing.

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Deer Creek Discovery area for kids at Denver Botanic Gardens at ChatfieldHOURS
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

LOCATION
8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80128
Map and directions to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.

ADMISSION
Members of Denver Botanic Gardens: free
Non-members: $5 per passenger vehicle. Cash or check only.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets please.

ACCESSIBILITY
Portions of the nature trails are wheelchair accessible.

CONTACT US
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80128
303-973-3705
School field trips: 720-865-4338
Facility rentals: 303-973-3705
Fax: 303-973-1979

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See orchids and bromeliads
Enjoy indoor waterfalls, the Orangery and the orchid display in Marnie's Pavilion. 
See highlights of what's blooming inside and outside in February.

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Visit Offshoots for
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or an afternoon
snack. Enjoy a
latte, surf the
Web via free Wi-Fi,
work remotely and relax
in one of the cushy chairs or at the laptop bar that looks out on vistas of gardens.
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