Riverdale Golf Courses

Venue Overview

Riverdale Golf Courses is an outstanding two-course public golf facility in Brighton, Colorado, operated by Adams County just northeast of Denver along the South Platte River. Its headliner is Riverdale Dunes, a Pete and Perry Dye links masterpiece consistently rated the number one public course in Colorado and ranked among Golf Digest's top 75 public courses in the country. Alongside it, the park-style Riverdale Knolls offers a friendlier, canal-laced layout that has been a Denver-area favorite for decades. With 36 holes of golf, a full-service clubhouse and restaurant, experienced PGA professionals, and standout value, Riverdale is one of the metro area's premier public settings for a round, a tournament, or a group outing.

The Dunes Course

Riverdale Dunes is an 18-hole, par-72 Scottish-style links course designed by the father-and-son team of Pete and Perry Dye and opened in 1985. Meandering along the South Platte River across relatively flat, walkable terrain, it is packed with classic Dye features, pot bunkers, mounds, water, tall native grasses, and the architect's trademark railroad ties, and it stays in excellent condition year-round. The Dunes at a glance: 18-hole, par-72 links course designed by Pete and Perry Dye, opened in 1985 7,067 yards from the back tees, with a course rating of 73.2 and a slope of 133 Consistently rated the number one public course in Colorado Ranked among Golf Digest's top 75 public courses in the United States Pot bunkers, mounds, water, native-grass rough, and trademark Dye railroad ties Host to the Nike Tour Colorado Classic, the USGA Public Links Championship, and numerous Colorado State Championships Recognized by Golf Magazine as one of America's most affordable courses

The Knolls Course

Riverdale Knolls is an 18-hole, par-71 park-style course designed by Henry B. Hughes and opened in 1962, making it a long-standing fixture of Denver-area golf. Criss-crossed by numerous canals and framed by mature trees, it is a more traditional and forgiving companion to the Dunes, known for elevated greens and some of the best putting surfaces around. The Knolls at a glance: 18-hole, par-71 park-style course designed by Henry B. Hughes, opened in 1962 6,756 yards from the back tees, with a course rating of 70.2 and a slope of 118 Numerous canals winding throughout the layout Mature trees, elevated greens, and excellent bent grass putting surfaces A friendlier, traditional test and a tremendous dollar value

The Playing Experience

Together, the Dunes and the Knolls give golfers 36 holes of genuine variety. The Dunes is the bold one, a true Pete Dye links where mounds, pot bunkers, railroad ties, water, and waving native grasses reward accurate, thoughtful golf, all on walkable prairie terrain along the river. The Knolls is its more relaxed counterpart, a classic park-style layout where canals and trees frame the holes and elevated greens keep approaches interesting, forgiving enough for a casual round yet still a satisfying test. Both are consistently well-conditioned and, true to Riverdale's reputation, offer some of the best value in Colorado golf. Play both in a day and you will understand why locals keep coming back.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

Riverdale offers a complete setup for a full day of golf: Practice facilities to warm up before a round Full-service pro shop with rental clubs Carts available, with easy-walking terrain on both courses A clubhouse restaurant for food and drinks before or after a round Convenient online tee-time booking

Lessons & Instruction

Golf at Riverdale is led by PGA Head Professional Jeff Meeker. The Brighton facility’s two courses offer private instruction through the golf shop for players of all levels. (Instructor as of 2026.)

Tournaments & Events

Riverdale is a popular, well-equipped host for golf tournaments and group events, with experienced PGA professionals who handle the details and 36 holes to accommodate groups of nearly any size. Banquet facilities and on-site dining round out the experience, making it a practical and memorable choice for organizers. Event types hosted: Charity and nonprofit fundraising tournaments Corporate and group outings Competitive and league play Large group events across two courses Contact the club to inquire about availability and tournament packages for your next event.

Weddings & Private Events

Riverdale also hosts weddings and private events, with banquet space and a scenic golf course backdrop for celebrations of all kinds. Contact the events team for available dates and details.

Planning Your Event Here

Riverdale works well for organizers who want a highly regarded, affordable public facility with the flexibility of two full courses, all conveniently located in Brighton just northeast of Denver. Its value, variety, and experienced event staff make it especially well-suited to larger outings. Event availability and tournament packages are coordinated directly with the Riverdale golf staff. Reach out to the course at 303-659-4700 to plan your outing.

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