Santa Rita Park (incl. Santa Rita Whitewater Park) (Durango)

Santa Rita Park (incl. Santa Rita Whitewater Park) in Durango: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.

AddressSanta Rita Park, S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301

HoursCity parks close at midnight per City of Durango facility pages. Santa Rita Park restrooms are among the few that are NOT subject to seasonal winter closure (Visit Durango parks page: all park bathrooms except Santa Rita and Rotary close seasonally in winter). Whitewater features are river-condition dependent. Checked 2026-11-05.

Price notesFree city park. Picnic shelter / facility rental rules are on the City of Durango facilities site (not priced in this listing).

Age notes6.2-acre community park on the Animas River with playground, picnic pavilion and tables, grassy picnic areas, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, fishing spots and river access, per City of Durango and Visit Durango official pages — suitable for all ages.

BookingGeneral park use is walk-up; shelters may be reservable via the City — not verified in this pass.

Suggested timeAbout 2 hours

AccessibilityVisit Durango (official tourism) states the park is barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible, with accessible restrooms, accessible parking and accessible event seating / picnic shelter at the Santa Rita section of the Animas River Trail.

ParkingOn-site park parking at the Santa Rita Drive entrance off Camino Del Rio (directions per City of Durango facility page); accessible parking per Visit Durango accessibility page.

Seasonal notesStanding note from collection: Santa Rita Park is one of the two parks whose restrooms stay open through winter (with Rotary Park) per the Visit Durango parks page; the whitewater park is a warm-season use.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Santa Rita Park (incl. Santa Rita Whitewater Park) — Durango, Colorado

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