When is Lair o’ the Bear Park open?
Every day, 6 AM–7:30 PM.
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Park
Lair o’ the Bear Park
- 4.83.1k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 7:30 pm
A peaceful, riverside park set among Ponderosa pines offering quiet walking trails and open picnic areas. Visit for scenic views, wildlife spotting, and dog-friendly paths—expect gentle elevation changes, shaded benches, and a low-key outdoor atmosphere perfect for relaxation or short hikes.
Quick answers
Lair o’ the Bear Park in short
When is the best time to visit Lair o’ the Bear Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Lair o’ the Bear Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Lair o’ the Bear Park?
22550 CO-74,Idledale, CO 80453.
Right now · 12:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 7:30 pm
- Outdoors
62°
Clear
- Feels
- 59°
- Rain
- 1%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 1pm
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- 3pm66°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 7:30 pm- monday
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
- sundayToday
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 3.1k reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Picnics
- Photography
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Pet owners
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunscreen 1 pm–2 pm.
Light layerThe whole time
SunscreenFrom 1 pm