Standley Lake Nature Center

You will begin your tour at the Standley Lake Nature Center. There, you can view numerous animal displays and visit with our live animal ambassadors, Ned the box turtle and Toro the bull snake!

Before heading out on your hike, feel free to pick up a park map, rent a Nature Exploration Pack (free), or speak with a Park Ranger or the Nature Center Attendant about the nature programs and activities offered at the park!

Take time to apply sunscreen and bug spray if needed, refill your water bottle, and use the bathroom. Check your backpack. Do you have everything you need? Here are some ideas: Water, Snacks, a journal, and binoculars.

The Standley Lake Nature Center was built in 2000 after being awarded a $125,000 Local Government Park and Outdoor Recreation Grant sponsored by Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO).