Things to Do in Conifer
Foothills living on the 285 corridor — Pike National Forest at your door, Denver 40 minutes away
Dining & Nightlife
- Restaurant Count
- ~27 in broader Conifer/Aspen Park area
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 2-3 (Snowpack Taproom, Bounties Brew Haus — book & game coffee bar)
- Coffee Shops
- Limited — Ernie's Mountain Bakery, a few small cafes along US-285
- Farmers Market
- Seasonal community markets and craft fairs via Conifer Area Chamber
Notable Restaurants
- Brooks Place Tavern (neighborhood sports tavern, burgers, craft beer, casual atmosphere)
- Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria (craft beer, small-batch spirits, artisan pizza)
- 3 Victorias (family Mexican restaurant)
- Ernie's Mountain Bakery & Cafe (pastries, bread, homemade pot pies)
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- Aspen Park community center and Conifer Area Council facilities
- Theater
- StageDoor Theatre (30+ years of performing arts education and productions), The Venue Theatre (K-12 education, senior theater program)
- Public Art
- Limited — rural mountain community character
Annual Events
- Elevation Celebration (late July — live music, craft fair, food, kids activities)
- 285 Winterfest (February — snow-tubing, snowman carving, craft beer crawl)
- OktoBEERfest (September — 20+ local brewery tastings)
- Conifer Holiday Celebration (crafts, fine art, local food)
Parks & Outdoors
- Staunton State Park — Colorado's newest state park, 3,828 acres, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding
- Meyer Ranch Park — wildflower meadows, lodgepole pine forests, aspen groves, Jeffco Open Space
- Pike National Forest — vast public land surrounding the community
- Reynolds Park — 2+ miles trails through meadows and forest
- Flying J Ranch Park — Jeffco Open Space
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- No formal off-leash park — Pike National Forest and Jeffco Open Space trails provide ample outdoor space
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- Meyer Ranch Park, Staunton State Park, Reynolds Park — most Jeffco Open Space trails allow leashed dogs
- Vet Clinics
- Conifer Veterinary Hospital, Planned Pethood International (walk-in vaccination clinics Saturday 10-2)
- Pet Stores
- Pets n' Stuff (local, 50+ food brands, self-serve dog wash), Buster's (supplies, grooming, training)
- Dog-Friendly Patios
- Brooks Place Tavern and Snowpack Taproom welcome dogs on outdoor patios
FAQ — Conifer
What outdoor recreation is available in Conifer?
Staunton State Park — Colorado’s newest state park at 3,828 acres — offers rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Meyer Ranch Park features wildflower meadows, lodgepole pine forests, and aspen groves within the Jeffco Open Space system. Pike National Forest provides vast public land surrounding the community. Reynolds Park and Flying J Ranch Park add additional trail options.
What dining options are available in Conifer?
Conifer and the broader Aspen Park area have approximately 27 restaurants. Notable options include: • Brooks Place Tavern — neighborhood sports tavern with burgers and craft beer • Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria — craft beer, small-batch spirits, and artisan pizza • 3 Victorias — Mexican restaurant • Ernie’s Mountain Bakery & Cafe — pastries, bread, and homemade pot pies Bounties Brew Haus offers a book-and-game coffee bar experience. Seasonal community markets and craft fairs are organized through the Conifer Area Chamber.