Discover Evans
15 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Driftwood Park
Small neighborhood park on a pond with sculptural driftwood, reeds and walking paths — great for intimate waterscape and nature shots. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and reflections; late afternoon can yield backlit grasses. Easy access with street parking and flat paved paths; no entry fee. Weekdays are quieter. Seasonal interest: migratory birds and changing foliage.
Prairie View Park
Open prairie and grassy trails with wide views of the High Plains and distant Rocky Mountains — great for big-sky landscapes, stormscapes, sunrise/sunset color, seasonal wildflowers and local birds. Easy public access with parking at 4100 Harbor Ln, no fee. Best at golden hour or during dramatic weather; spring/early summer for blooms and migration. Flat terrain with short walks from the lot; expect wind and changing light.
Riverside Park
Riverside Park sits on the South Platte River offering river reflections, tree-lined paths, bridges and seasonal wildlife. Ideal for composition with meandering river leading into frames. Easy access with free parking and flat paved trails; no entry fee. Best at golden hour or early morning for soft light, low crowds, and mist; winter adds snowy contrasts.
Riverside Park Lake
Small urban lake with paved paths, cottonwoods and open prairie views — good for reflective water shots, birdlife and wide landscape compositions. Best at golden hour (sunrise for calm reflections, sunset for warm rim light). Easy access with roadside parking and flat, wheelchair‑friendly trails; no formal entry fee. Weekday mornings offer fewer walkers; winter brings stark, graphic scenes and migratory waterfowl.
Renaissance Park
Renaissance Park offers manicured lawns, small ponds and walking paths framed by cottonwoods and open Colorado skies—good for reflections, birdlife and wide landscape vistas. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm light and reflections; spring/fall for color. Free public access with parking and paved trails; expect occasional families and dog walkers.
Vineyard Park
Small suburban park with vineyard-themed planting, open lawns, tree-lined paths and a pond — good for intimate landscape and seasonal detail shots. Best at golden hour for warm light and long shadows; weekdays and early mornings offer fewer visitors. On-site parking and flat paths make gear transport easy. No special entry requirements; check local drone rules. Seasonal color (spring blooms, autumn tones) adds variety.
Ridge Park
Small ridge-top community park offering open grass, pathways and unobstructed western views toward the Front Range — good for wide landscape vistas, cloudscapes and golden-hour panoramas. Easy street parking, paved access and no entry fee. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm light and dramatic skies; weekdays or early mornings reduce dog-walker traffic. Weather can change quickly — storms add drama.
Freedom Park
Small community park with ponds, walking trails, open lawns and wetlands — good for reflections, low-angle meadow shots and local birdlife. Easy access from 42nd St with free parking; no entry fee. Best at golden hour (sunrise/sunset) for warm light and pond reflections; weekday mornings are quieter. Flat terrain and paved paths make gear transport easy; dress for prairie winds and seasonal mosquitoes.
Pioneer Park
Small community park with open lawns, mature shade trees and typical park amenities — good for intimate landscape scenes, family lifestyle shots and sunset silhouettes. Easy roadside access with on-site parking; no entry fee. Visit at golden hour for warm light and long shadows; weekdays and early mornings avoid families and sports activity. Seasonal changes (leaf color, snow) add variety.
Cricket Run
Small suburban greenbelt with walking paths, native grasses and a few ponded sections — useful for intimate prairie landscapes, seasonal wildflowers, and low-angle Front Range glimpses. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm side light and long shadows; spring and late summer offer blooms and migrating birds. Easy access from Maverick Ln with street parking; flat, mostly paved/unpaved trails suitable for light gear and handheld shooting. No entry fee; expect local residents and dog walkers on weekdays.
Green Meadows Open Space
Wide-open prairie, ponds and riparian corridors framed by distant Front Range views — great for sweeping landscapes, wildlife (waterfowl, songbirds) and minimalist compositions. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm light and long shadows; golden hour and blue hour emphasize reflections in ponds. Easily accessible via parking on Belmont Ave; no entry fee and flat trails suit hikes and tripod setups. Expect wind; visit weekdays for fewer people.
Grapevine Open Space
Small open-space preserve of prairie, cottonwoods and a series of ponds and channels — good for wide landscape panoramas, intimate wetland bird portraits and seasonal color (spring green-up, summer marsh life, golden fall). Easy access from Sauvignon St with informal parking; no fee. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light and possible morning mist; weekdays and early mornings minimize people. Trails are flat and accessible; bring bug protection in summer.
Village Park
Small community park with paved paths, open lawns, playgrounds and a small pond—good for family, lifestyle and simple landscape shots. Visit golden hour for warm directional light and sunset reflections; spring and fall bring color; weekday mornings are quiet. Easy street parking, no entry fee, wheelchair‑friendly paths. Limited dramatic landmarks, but useful for practice, portraits and local documentary work.
The Rush Event Center
A low‑rise community event center in Evans offering clean modern lines, large windows and a roomy parking forecourt — best for architectural details, event coverage and environmental portraits. Visit during golden hour for warm light on the façade or at evening events for interior ambient lighting. Easily accessible with on‑site parking; public access typically during scheduled events so coordinate with organizers or book access. Nearby open plains and low horizon help compose sunset backgrounds
Dante Park
Small community park with open lawns, mature trees and neighborhood pathways offering simple landscape and environmental portrait opportunities. Best at golden hour for warm side-light and long shadows; late afternoon sunsets for dramatic skies. Easy street parking and flat, wheelchair-accessible paths make gear transport simple. Weekday mornings are quieter; check local events that may bring crowds.