Directions and Factoids
Directions: Cherry Creek Dam is located on Cherry Creek approximately 11.5 miles upstream of the
confluence with the South Platte River. The Dam lies on the south side of Interstatet 225
between Parker Road in the City of Aurora and South Dayton Avenue in the City of Greenwood
Village, CO. The project is bounded by the cities of Denver, Greenwood Village, Aurora, and
Centennial Colorado.
Factoid: Cherry Creek is a multi-purpose use flood control project on Cherry Creek in Arapahoe County
and Denver County, Colorado. There are currently 7 parks operated by the State of Colorado
Parks and Wildlife, and the Cities of Denver, Greenwood Village, and Aurora within the
project area.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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