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South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center050
in Littleton, CO 80120about South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center:
South Platte Park is a 672-acre natural area encompassing the South Platte River and its flood plain downstream from Chatfield Dam. Ecosystems along the flood plain include the only unchannelized section of the South Platte Park in the Denver region, riparian woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands. The river, as well as several lakes and ponds, attracts a variety of wildlife.
The Carson Nature Center offers hands-on displays regarding the history of the South Platte River and the area's plants and animals. Educational programs are offered to children and adults throughout the year.
The Carson Nature Center offers hands-on displays regarding the history of the South Platte River and the area's plants and animals. Educational programs are offered to children and adults throughout the year.
getting there:
From South Santa Fe Drive and West Mineral Avenue, drive west on Mineral Avenue about one-eighth mile to the RTD Park-N-Ride main entrance (the second right turn). Turn north on South Platte River Parkway, go two blocks and turn left onto Carson Drive. This road leads into the parking lot at the Carson Nature Center.
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