Missile Site Park is owned by Weld County and managed by the City of Greeley. The park is located on a former Atlas E missile site, hence the park’s name. The missile has long since been removed and the underground bunker is not open to the public. Enjoy beautiful views of the mountains from the park’s picnic shelters. An RV dump site near the picnic area is available whenever the park and natural area are open. The cost is $5 per vehicle. Read more about Missile Site Park.
The natural area is accessible from Missile Site Park; see “parking” below. A portion of the natural area is open for recreation, including walking and mountain biking. Dogs, except service animals, are not permitted on site.
The master plan for the natural area will guide the next ten years of site trail building and amenity installation. The natural area is a work in progress. Still, the community is invited to visit the site, volunteer to help, and watch the work unfold over the next several years. Follow this project on SpeakUpGreeley.com.
Hours: Every day, one hour before sunrise and closes one hour before sunset. Closed for winter; spring opening dates are weather-dependent. Closure and alert information can be found on COTREX.
Directions: From Greeley, drive west on 10th St. Turn right on CO-257 Spur. Turn right on Missile Park Rd. At the fork, turn left to get to the picnic area or continue straight to access the natural area trailhead.
Parking: The dirt trailhead parking lot has about 24 spaces and one ADA space.
Features and Amenities:
- Parking
- Trash can
- Picnic shelter
- Portable restroom
- Benches and seating
- Charcoal grill
- RV dump station
- No drinking water
Allowed Activities:
- Walking
- Cycling
- Wildlife viewing
Dogs must be leashed at all times in Greeley’s natural areas and on trails. This is for the safety of your dog, other trail users and wildlife.
Prohibited activities:
- Hunting
- Fires
- Camping
- Horse riding
- Motorized vehicles
- Hang gliding
Difficulty: Soft surface trails are uneven and steep in some places.
Restoration Efforts: The land has been heavily impacted by oil and gas operations, agriculture, drought and the 2008 Windsor tornado. Restoration efforts began in 2023, but restoring this landscape to a healthy, shortgrass prairie will take many years. Learn more about volunteering on this site and other natural areas.
Wildlife: Check out the plants and animals that have been reported here, and contribute your own observations.