Riverfront at Dos Rios Park

The Riverfront at Dos Rios is a 58-acre mixed-use development in the heart of the City of Grand Junction. The project consists of 15.8 acres of parks and open space, 9.5 acres for light industrial/commercial, and 10.2 acres for mixed-use development. With unparalleled access to the river, trail systems, green space and downtown the City envisions this area as a vibrant neighborhood serving as a home, workplace, and play place for artisans, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Dos Rios Park includes a splash park, a bike park, a playground, a picnic shelter with restrooms, Playa Dos Rios (beach), and the Riverfront Trail.  

Splash Park at Dos Rios

The Splash Park offers young children and non-swimmers a fun place to enjoy cooling off in a safer in a controlled environment.

The Splash Park operates using a recirculating system with filtration and sanitation consistent with other city aquatic facilities. Users are advised to use caution; however, since the facility is not staffed, and lifeguards are not present. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and dogs and glass are not allowed. The presence of either will cause the closure of the park.  

• Splash Pad Hours: May 1 to September 30 Daily 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Green button activates water features
• Every hour starting at 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. artificial turf sprinklers will run
• Splash pad may close early for inclement weather, unsafe water conditions or high winds
• The use of shampoo, soap or other cleaning supplied are prohibited

Review the detailed description of the Splash Park rules here!

Dos Rios Playground

The playground includes a climbing net structure consisting of two summits on that is 24’ and the other that is 20’ that serve up to 75 children at any given time. The second-largest feature is the climbable model of a Humpback Chub, one of four endangered fish found in the Colorado River. This structure provides a fort-like atmosphere complete with slides. The playground also includes smaller features to complete the design.

Dos Rios Bike Park

The Dos Rios Bike Park, located at 2595 Riverside Parkway, off of Riverside Parkway and just east of Hale Avenue, is designed to be accessible to a wide variety of riders, including kids of all ages as well as adults looking to build their skills and confidence. The park includes four routes, one rated for beginners, one for beginners/intermediate, and two for intermediate riders. The concept is to help build biking skills that people of all ages can use to further their passion for biking, be it road biking and commuting, BMX, or mountain biking at the nearby Lunch Loop Trail System.

• Map of the Dos Rios Bike Playground (PDF)

Funding for Dos Rios Park

Funding for Dos Rios Park came from a variety of sources including the city and two substantial grants. The city received a $400,000 grant from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) that supported the construction of Playa Dos Rios and the general riverfront improvements. DOLA distributes grants to communities impacted by energy and mineral production. DOLA, who also provided a grant that helped build the Amphitheatre at Las Colonias, is a strong partner in the ongoing effort to revitalize the riverfront. A $400,000 grant was also received from the Colorado Health Foundation that built some of the park features including the Bike Park at Dos Rios.   

The revitalization of the riverfront is outlined in the 2021 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan for the parks and recreation system. For questions regarding city programming, services, or facilities, call Grand Junction Parks and Recreation at 970-254-3866, visit gjcity.org, or email gjparksandrec@gjcity.org.