Colorado Springs Parks
Area Code for Phone Numbers is (719) unless noted otherwise
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Dogs Can Enjoy the Springs Too!
Hiking areas where dogs are allowed off leash are in Garden of the Gods, east of Rock Ledge Road and south of Gateway Road and Palmer Park, at Yucca Flats. Dog Parks (fenced in) are at the old baseball field in Palmer Park, just inside the Maizeland entrance and Rampart Park, just east of the baseball diamond. Bear Creek County Park has dedicated land just under two acres providing dogs and their owners numerous amenities as well.
City Parks
For more information, call the Colorado Springs Park and Recreation Department, 1401 Recreation Way, 385-5940, www.springsgov.com Available to city residents are 123 neighborhood, nine community and seven regional parks. Additionally, there are five multi-use sport complexes.
Acacia Park: Downtown at Tejon and Bijou. Bandshell, shuffleboard, horseshoes, playground, picnicking.
Cottonwood Creek Park: Dublin and Range wood. Recreation center with indoor pool, baseball fields, in-line hockey, basketball, tennis, disc golf course, jogging trail.
Garden of the Gods: 30th St. and Gateway Rd. Shear red rocks and pillars. New visitors center with exhibits on flora and fauna and American Indian history. Coffee and gift shops, picnicking, naturalist-led walks, tram tour (fee).
Memorial Park: Pikes Peak and Han cock Ave. Prospect Lake swimming and boating, Sertich Ice Center, aquatics and fitness center, sports office. Olympic velodrome. Ball fields, ten nis courts, jogging trail, playgrounds, bike path, picnicking. Firefighters and Veterans Memorials.
Monument Valley Park: Monroe St. to Kiowa St. along Monument Creek. Fish ing, ball fields, outdoor swimming pool picnicking, playgrounds, tennis courts, trails, demonstration gardens.
Portal Pool (Summer Only) 3535 N. Hancock Ave. • Colorado Springs • 388-8287
Valley Hi Pool (Summer Only) 610 S. Chelton Rd. • Colorado Springs • 471-9085
Wilson Ranch Pool (Summer Only) 2335 Allegheny Dr. • Colorado Springs • 598-3226
YMCA
The Pikes Peak YMCA operates numerous pools in the region, additional information can also be found online at www.ppymca.org
Downtown Branch:
207 N. Nevada • Colorado Springs • 471-9790 Briargate Branch: 4025 Family Place • Colorado Springs • 282-9622
Falcon Branches:
10301 Angeles Road • Meridian Ranch • 495-7119 9205 Meridian Ranch Blvd. • Woodman Hills • 495-2009 Fountain Branch: 301 E. Iowa • Lorraine Community Center • 382-1561 Garden Ranch Branch: 2380 Montebello Dr. • Colorado Springs • 593-9622 Southeast Branch: 2190 Jet Wing Dr.* • Colorado Springs • 622-9622 *Can purchase day pass. Other locations members only.
Tennis
Memorial Park Tennis Center (15 outdoor courts) 1315 E. Pikes Peak Ave. • Colorado Springs 80909 385-6023 • http://springstennis.com
Additional Tennis Opportunities
In addition to the Memorial Park Center, there are approximately 60 other city tennis courts which can be found in various parks throughout the city. Information regarding locations and other details can be found online at
http://springstennis.com. El Paso County has two parks with tennis courts as well – Bear Creek Regional Park and Black Forest. Numerous private courts and clubs may be accessed through a very informative website – www.coloradotennis.com.
Palmer Park: Academy Blvd. and Maizeland Rd. Natural area of trees and craggy rock formations. Ball fields, volleyball courts, stables, trails, scenic overlook, picnicking, Seven Castles geological point of interest.
Quail Lake Park: Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. and Quail Lake Rd. Non-motorized boating, fishing, jogging trail, playground, volleyball courts, sledding, picnicking.
Red Rock Canyon: Colorado Springs’ newest park, contains 789 acres and borders the city’s western boundary. The park’s most prominent features are huge, jagged red sandstone for ma tions. Trails and picnic areas are planned, but yet to be developed.
El Paso County Parks
For more information, 2002 Creek Crossing, Colorado Springs 80906 (719) 520-6375 during office hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. http://adm.elpasoco.com/parks_and_leisure_services.
Bear Creek: 21st at West Rio Grande Ave. Located in the Rocky Mountain foothills, there are ten miles of trails, ball fields, tennis courts, picnic areas and horseback riding. The Bear Creek Nature Center is within the park. Bear Creek Trailhead extends along Bear Creek through the park and connects to the Paul Imemann Trail to Manitou Springs.
Black Forest Park: Derives its name from the 200 square miles of Ponderosa pine it is located in. Located at Shoup and Milam Road it holds playing fields, tennis courts and hiking trails.
Fox Run: Roller Coaster Road at Stella Drive. A thickly forested winter wonderland, perfect for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Ball fields, horseshoes, trails and ponds as well.
Fountain Creek Park: Along Fountain Creek between Widefield and Fountain. Located within a floodplain, it is home to water fowl, aquatic animals and 230 species of birds. Nature center. Fountain Creek Regional Trail follows Fountain Creek for 10.5 miles and is great for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Homestead Ranch was an original homestead site. Its topography is diverse, including Rattle snake Butte which allows visitors vistas of the Front Range and Sange de Cristo mountains.
New Santa Fe Trail, located between Palmer Lake and Baptist Road, is 15 miles long and drops 1,200 feet in elevation. Great for hiking and biking with magnificent vistas.
Paint Mines Interpretive Park, located southwest of Calhan on Paint Mine Road. Geological formations include spires and hoodoos in colorful clay. The mines have evidence of human life as far back as 9,000 years. Four miles of trails and interpretive signage.
Palmer Lake Recreation Area: Located at Hwy. 105 and County Line Road at the foot of the Ben Lomand Mountain. It is a favorite for fishing and birding
with wide open views.
Rock Island Trail follows an abandoned railway line. The nine miles of gravel surface makes it a safe passage for non-motorized use.
Widefield Park District Golf Course is home of many state championships. The course can play from 4,944 to 7,908 feet. A brook runs down the center for a little excitement. Fontaine Blvd. at Drury Lane.
Teller County Parks
For more information call 686-5422 or visit www.co.teller.co.us, click on “parks, trails, open spaces”
American Eagles Overlook: Starts in Victor at 3rd and Diamond, winding its way through the remains of a ghost town with wide open vistas, the road ends at a blacksmith shop and “shifters” shack giving a glimpse of gold mining history.
Florissant Community Park: 358 Circle Drive (off Hwy. 24) in Flo ris sant. Ten acres of fun including basketball court, play lot, ballfield, picnic area and home of the new library.
Four Mile Scenic Park: In Florissant, on the Gold Belt National Byway, at the junction of Teller County Road #1 and Road #11. A pedestrian bridge over historic Hay Creek has over 50 brands memorialized in it from area ranches. Almost seven acres in size, the land is dedicated to agricultural and graphic interpretation.
Hayden Divide Com munity Park: Located at the junction of Hwy. 24 and 67, the perfect place for baseball or softball, play lots, concession stand, picnic area on 12.5 acre site.
Sunnywood Neighborhood Park: North of Woodland Park on Lovell Gulch Road. This four acre play area includes a t-ball field, volleyball and basketball courts, play lot and picnic area.
Teller County Fairgrounds: Located on Teller County Road #1 in Cripple Creek. Home of the Fair it has an arena, RV hook-ups, equestrian barn, pavilion, kitchen and picnic area.
State Parks
For more information please call specific park or go to www.parks.state.co.us.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park: Located along Hwy. 115 at 410 JL Ranch Heights, across from Fort Carson, is 1,600 acres of “prairie to peak” eco-systems with 20 miles of trails for hiking and biking. Open 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays only. A Visitors Center, educational exhibits, cabins and campsites are being phased in. Check the website for new developments.
Lake Pueblo State Park: I-25 to Pueblo, then U.S. Hwy. 50 west four miles, 640 Reservoir Rd., 561-9320. A spectacular water sport reservoir with 9,600 acres and 60 miles of shoreline. Two marinas, on-site fish hatchery, campsites and miles of trails.
Mueller State Park: 21045 Hwy. 67 South, 3.5 miles south of Divide, 687-2366. With approximately 5,000 acres and 55 miles of hiking/biking/horseback riding trails, this park offers wildlife viewing, new cabins and a wide variety of outdoor activities. Open year round.
National Parks
For more information visit www.fs.fed.us.
Pike National Forest: Comprised of 1,105,704 acres along the Front Range and Mosquito Mountains. It is the home of Pikes Peak, Barr National Recreation Trail, Manitou Park, Rampart Reservoir, Gold Camp Road and much more!