Things to Do in Northglenn
Established north metro suburb with E.B. Rains Park, community identity, and I-25 access
Food & Drink
Dining & Nightlife
- Restaurant Count
- 80+
- Breweries & Taprooms
- Limited within city; Thornton and Westminster breweries nearby
- Coffee Shops
- Moderate — chains along 104th Ave and I-25 corridors
- Farmers Market
- None locally; Thornton and Westminster markets nearby
- Food Trucks
- Present at Northglenn Festival and summer concert events
Notable Restaurants
- Parry's Pizzeria and Bar (craft beer, pizza, calzones)
- Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
- El Mirador (Mexican, dog-friendly patio)
- Abo's Pizza (hand-tossed New York style)
Culture
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- D.L. Parsons Theatre (335-seat venue inside 88,000 sq ft Northglenn Rec Center)
- Museums
- None locally; Denver museums 15 min south
- Live Music
- D.L. Parsons Theatre (concerts, family shows, films)
- Theater
- Northglenn Players, Northglenn Youth Theatre, Missoula Children's Theatre residencies
- Public Art
- Art on Parade program (rotating public art commissions)
Annual Events
- Northglenn Festival (annual community celebration)
- Northglenn Arts Presents (year-round theater, film, concerts)
- Summer Concert Series (outdoor, free)
- A Cappella Concert Series
- Northglenn Youth Theatre productions (spring and fall musicals)
Nature
Parks & Outdoors
- E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park — 100+ acres, lake, trails, splash pad, sports fields
- Northglenn Recreation Center — pool, gym, community programs
- Webster Lake Park — fishing, walking trails
Pets
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Bill Goodspeed Happy Tails Dog Park (10 acres, solar lighting, separate small/large dog areas)
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- E.B. Rains Park trails, Webster Lake trails (leashed)
- Vet Clinics
- 3+ (Banfield Pet Hospital at PetSmart, nearby Thornton clinics)
- Pet Stores
- PetSmart (Melody Drive), Waggin' Tails dog resort (play, boarding, grooming)
- Dog-Friendly Patios
- 9+ restaurants with dog-friendly outdoor seating (Parry's, Taziki's, El Mirador, Abo's, Good Times)
Common Questions
FAQ — Northglenn
What outdoor recreation is available in Northglenn?
E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park is the flagship — 100+ acres with a lake, trails, splash pad, and sports fields. The Northglenn Recreation Center offers a pool, gym, and year-round community programs. Webster Lake Park provides fishing and walking trails.
What are the top restaurants in Northglenn?
Northglenn has 80+ restaurants. Notable options include: • Parry’s Pizzeria and Bar — craft beer, pizza, and calzones • Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe • El Mirador — Mexican with a dog-friendly patio • Abo’s Pizza — hand-tossed New York style Brewery options are limited within the city, with Thornton and Westminster breweries nearby.