Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge
4.4 (270)park
4.4 (270)West Side: Sunrise to Sunset. East Side: Tue-Sat 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed Oct-Apr and federal holidays). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and federal holidays.
The country’s smallest national wildlife refuge packs prairie trails, wetlands, and Front Range views into 72 acres.
Description
Set within Arvada, the refuge weaves three miles of quiet trails through woodlands, ponds, and marshlands. The land is managed to restore native prairie ecosystems while safeguarding habitat for migratory birds and small mammals alongside resident species. Visiting centers on educational opportunities and wildlife-dependent recreation for all ages.