Wheatlands Open Space
Wheatlands Open Space is a park in Arapahoe, Colorado. Wheatlands Open Space is situated nearby to Swing Park, as well as near Highpoint Church.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Smoky Hill Trail and Aurora Reservoir.
Smoky Hill Trail
Memorial
The Smoky Hill Trail ran through the Smoky Hills, in central Great Plains of North America, and was in use from 1855 to 1870. Before American colonization, the land along the Smoky Hill River was favored hunting ground for the Plains Indians, and had an ancient American Indian trail. Smoky Hill Trail is situated 1 mile west of Wheatlands Open Space.
Aurora Reservoir
Reservoir
Photo: denver flyer, CC BY 2.0.
Aurora Reservoir is a 31,650 acre-foot reservoir located in the far southeastern reach of Aurora, Colorado. Senac Creek and other minor streams flow into the reservoir's three coves, Senac, Marina and Lone Tree, each pointing to the south. Aurora Reservoir is situated 1½ miles northeast of Wheatlands Open Space.
Arapahoe Park
Sports venue
Bally's Arapahoe Park is a horse-racing track in Arapahoe County, Colorado on the outskirts of Aurora, owned and operated by Bally's Corporation. Located at 26000 East Quincy Avenue, Arapahoe Park hosts Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Paint Horse and Arabian horse racing. Arapahoe Park is situated 2 miles north of Wheatlands Open Space.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Foxfield.
Foxfield
Village
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0.
The Town of Foxfield is a statutory town located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 754 at the 2020 United States census. Foxfield is situated 5 miles west of Wheatlands Open Space.
Wheatlands Open Space
- Type: Park
- Category: recreation area
- Location: Arapahoe, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
39.59857° or 39° 35′ 55″ northLongitude
-104.69435° or 104° 41′ 40″ westOpen location code
85FQH8X4+C7OpenStreetMap ID
way 365161407OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=park
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Highlights include Swing Park and Highpoint Church.
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