Things to Do in Evergreen
Mountain-town living 45 minutes from downtown Denver — elk, pines, and a frozen lake
Dining & Nightlife
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 2+ (Lariat Lodge, plus craft options in Bergen Park)
- Coffee Shops
- Muddy Buck Coffee House (local institution in historic hotel building)
Notable Restaurants
- Lariat Lodge Brewing (mountain brews, huge patio)
- Murphy's Mountain Grill
- The Wildflower Cafe (brunch favorite)
- Creekside Cellars Winery & Cafe
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- Evergreen Lake House — events, classes, weddings on the lake
- Theater
- Evergreen Players — one of Colorado's oldest community theaters
Annual Events
- Evergreen Lake ice skating season (Dec–Feb)
- Summerfest and Jazz Festival
- Evergreen Players theater productions (community theater since 1950)
Parks & Outdoors
- Evergreen Lake — ice skating — winter), fishing, paddleboarding, 1.3-mile loop trai
- Elk Meadow Park — 4.6-mile loop, elk herds year-round, Jeffco Open Space
- Alderfer/Three Sisters Park — rock formations, 7+ miles trails
- Bear Creek Canyon — hiking and creek access
- Mount Evans Scenic Byway — seasonal) — highest paved road in North America (14,264 ft
- 230+ miles of hiking and biking trails in the Evergreen Park & Rec District
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Elk Meadow Dog Park (Jeffco Open Space — one of the best in the metro)
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- Elk Meadow, Alderfer/Three Sisters, Bear Creek — most Jeffco trails allow leashed dogs
- Vet Clinics
- Evergreen Animal Hospital, Bergen Peak Veterinary Clinic
FAQ — Evergreen
What outdoor recreation is available in Evergreen?
Evergreen Lake is the community’s centerpiece — offering ice skating in winter, fishing and paddleboarding in summer, and a 1.3-mile loop trail year-round. Elk Meadow Park provides a 4.6-mile loop with year-round elk herd sightings. Alderfer/Three Sisters Park features distinctive rock formations and 7+ miles of trails. The Evergreen Park & Recreation District encompasses 230+ miles of hiking and biking trails. The seasonal Mount Evans Scenic Byway reaches 14,264 feet — the highest paved road in North America.
What dining options are available in Evergreen?
Evergreen offers a curated mountain dining scene. Notable options include: • Lariat Lodge Brewing — mountain brews with a large patio • Murphy’s Mountain Grill — casual dining • The Wildflower Cafe — popular brunch spot • Creekside Cellars Winery & Cafe — wine and dining The area has 2+ breweries including Lariat Lodge and craft options in Bergen Park. Muddy Buck Coffee House is a local institution housed in the historic Evergreen Hotel building.