This park includes camping, a full-service livery, miles of hiking and biking trails, a popular lake, the Chatfield marina and one of the most popular hot-air balloon launch areas on the Front Range. With nearly 1.5 million visitors annually, Chatfield has a lot of admirers. The park is popular for its relaxed environment and beautiful views of the nearby foothills. Great blue herons nest at Chatfield from March through September in the heronry on the south side of the park. Come out to this delightful retreat for great camping, boating and fishing.

• Take a hot-air balloon ride at Montgolfier Launch site, located near the Deer Creek entrance.
• Go boating, water skiing, sailing, or swimming to fully enjoy Chatfield's lake.
• Attend an interpretive program about the parks unique birds.
• Lease a horse at the Chatfield Livery, west of the swim beach, for an enjoyable trip on one of the several horse trails.