Cherry Creek State Park, CO
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Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Boating
Not Recommended for boating. High near 54°F. Risk of rain later today (47%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (54°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Use Caution for biking. High near 54°F. Risk of rain later today (47%). Light wind (7 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Paddling
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 54°F. Risk of rain later today (47%). Light wind (7 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (54°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Fishing
Good for fishing. High near 54°F. Risk of evening rain (47%). Light wind (7 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Cherry Creek State Park
Cherry Creek State Park is a southeast metro planning page for reservoir days, paved trails, paddling windows, picnic areas, dog-park time, and Cherry Creek corridor rides.
Make the Most of a Cherry Creek State Park Day
Use wind, lightning, and heat to decide between open-water plans, trail miles, or shorter park stops. This page covers southeast metro outdoor use without creating a separate page for every suburb.
Weather Tips for Cherry Creek State Park
- Open-water wind, afternoon thunderstorms, hot pavement, smoke, and sudden cold fronts can all affect park and reservoir plans.
- Check wind, waves, current, water temperature, and lightning risk before choosing open water, river, or shoreline plans.
- For biking, watch wind, heat, trail exposure, and whether recent rain has left dirt, clay, or rock surfaces slick.
- Have a shore-based backup ready when wind, waves, high flow, or storms make water plans less comfortable.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Cherry Creek State Park, including Cherry Creek State Park, southeast Denver metro trail systems, nearby Aurora and Centennial parks, and reservoir access areas. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Aurora
- Centennial
- Denver Tech Center
- Greenwood Village
- Cherry Creek Trail
- Aurora Reservoir
- Parker
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Cherry Creek State Park rather than forcing one itinerary. Match elevation, heat, wind, storm timing, water conditions, trail surfaces, road conditions, fire restrictions, and seasonal closures to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.