Estes Park abounds with summertime activities for kids of all ages. There are educational programs and day and overnight camps (YMCA) with youth and counselors from around the country who teach children skills on how to be the future stewards of our national parks and our environment.
Rocky Mountain National Park offers a wealth of activities enjoyed by children and their parents.

Spend the afternoon fishing on a private lake with a guaranteed catch. Fishing gear rentals and licenses to are available at the marina on Lake Estes through the recreation district. The Lake Estes Trail is a great place to bike (tandem and mountain bikes), roller blade, and view the scenery from surrey pedal carts. There are also equipment rentals available so that babies can be easily transported on longer trails.

Other family fun activities include horseback riding on trails around Estes Park or in Rocky Mountain National Park. Or take a spin on the wild side and enjoy the thrill of dropping down a giant slide. Estes Park offers go karts, bumper boats, batting cages, miniature train ride, bungee jumping, trampolines, bumper cars, 9 and 18 hole mini golf, and arcades with many interactive games.

Estes Park has the highest rock climbing gym in northern Colorado. Spend the afternoon and learn the challenge of how to climb with skill and competency.
Finish your day or your vacation with an old time family portrait. Dress in authentic western period costumes that will capture the memories of a wonderful time your family spent in Estes Park.