Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge

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Description:

Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is a natural oasis with native wildlife and plants in an urban setting. It offers beautiful views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range with a network of trails meandering through prairie grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands. This 72-acre Refuge is managed to restore and preserve native prairie ecosystems, protect habitat for migratory and resident wildlife, and provide wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities for all ages.

Directions: Two Ponds NWR is located on West 80th Avenue in Arvada between Wadsworth Avenue and Kipling Avenue. To get to Two Ponds NWR from downtown Denver, take I-25 north to Highway 36 west. Exit at Federal Boulevard and head north to West 80th Avenue. Refuge parking is located on 80th Avenue between Wadsworth Avenue and Kipling Avenue.

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Activities: • Interpretive Programs • Hiking • Educational Programs • Photography • Wildlife Viewing • Birding 


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Address:
7200 Quebec Street Bldg 121, ,
Commerce City, CO 80022
Phone: 303-289-0232
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