Colorado Springs Sports and Recreation Complete Listings A-Z
Area Code for Phone Numbers is (719) unless noted otherwise
Professional
Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
Pepsi Center • 1000 Chopper Circle • Denver 80204
Tickets: 303-405-1111 • www.coloradoavalanche.com
Colorado Rapids (soccer)
Dicks Sporting Goods Park • 6000 Victory Way • Commerce City 80022
Tickets: 303-825-4625 • www.coloradorapids.com
Colorado Rockies (major league baseball)
Coors Field • 2850 20th Street • Denver 80211
800-388-ROCK • http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com
Colorado Springs Sky Sox (baseball)
Security Service Field • 4385 Tutt Blvd. • Colorado Springs 80922
Information: 597-1449 • Tickets: 591-7699 • www.skysox.com
Denver Broncos (NFL)
Invesco Field at Mile High • 1701 Bryant • Denver 80204
Ticket Information: 720-258-3333 • www.denverbroncos.com
Denver Nuggets (NBA)
Pepsi Center • 1000 Chopper Drive • Denver 80204
Tickets: 303-405-1111 • www.nuggets.com
College Teams
Colorado College (Tigers)
14 E. Cache La Poudre • Colorado Springs 80903
Tickets, Events & Information: 389-6100 • www.cctigers.com
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (Mountain Lions)
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. • Colorado Springs 80918
Switchboard: 262-3000 • Athletic Department: 262-3601 www.uccs.edu/athletic/
U.S. Air Force Academy (Falcons)
I-25 to Exit 150B (south gate) or Exit 156B (north gate) Colorado Springs 80840
Tickets: 472-1895 • 800-666-USAF • http://goairforcefalcons.cstv.com
Ballooning
Adventures Out West
(flys from 4310 E. Fountain Blvd.)
578-0935, www.adventuresoutwest.com
American Overland Expeditions
262-9361 • www.aoeadventures.com
High But Dry Balloons
(flys from Austin Bluffs and Academy)
800-897-3066 • 260-0011
www.highbutdryballoons.com
Bowling
Academy Lanes
Air Force Academy • Colorado Springs
333-4709
Bear Creek Lanes
1232 S. 21st St • Colorado Springs
634-6719
Brunswick Circle Lanes
999 N. Circle Dr. • Colorado Springs • 596-5257
Classic Bowl
1867 N. Circle Dr. • Colorado Springs • 632-4636
Harmony Bowl
3845 N. Academy Blvd. • Colorado Springs • 591-1000
Kingpin
3410 N. Academy Blvd. • Colorado Springs • 574-0820
Peak Bowling Center
2861 N. Prospect • Colorado Springs • 636-5193
Peterson Lanes
Peterson AFB • 526-1110
Tempo Bowl
1206 Capulin Dr. • Colorado Springs • 475-1542
Valley Bowl
Fountain Valley Shopping Center. • Colorado Springs • 392-3010
Not many couch potatoes here: City is No. 1 in fitness By DAVE PHILIPPS
February 7, 2008
After years in the running (and running and running and running), Colorado Springs has won the title of fittest city in America for 2008 from Men’s Fitness magazine.
The sunny town with miles of trails, the Olympic Training Center and an unusually trim waistline has been near the front of the pack for years, ranking No. 3 behind Albuquerque and Seattle in 2007, and No. 6 in 2006.
Has the city been collectively gulping raw eggs and sparring with sides of beef to reach the top spot? Hardly. The magazine praised the city for the Trails, Opens Space and Parks tax which made places like Red Rock Canyon Open Space possible, easy access to the mountains, sunny weather and the population’s zeal for taking advantage of them all.
The label of fattest city goes to Las Vegas.
The process for awarding the title is hardly scientific. It is based on a statistical survey of everything from weather patterns to traffic patterns and the abundance of open space to the abundance of fast food joints (for a complete list, go to mensfitness.com). In 2006, the honor of fittest city went to Baltimore, which made that city’s residents spit out their Utz potato chips and say “You gotta be kidding.”
Still, you can’t deny Colorado Spring has certain fitness Nazi tendencies. Where else does a weekly running club like Jack Quinn’s attract hundreds on a frigid Tuesday night? Where else does the chance to pay $85 to run up Pikes Peak sell out in 9 minutes? Where else is the most widespread civil disobedience act trespassing up the 2,500 steps of the Mount Manitou incline?
And the city better keep at it, because Denver was ranked No. 4 this year. And it may try to make a move.
To read the entire Men’s Fitness Magazine article, please visit: http://www.mensfitness.com/city_rankings/462
Climbing – Indoor, Mountain, Rock
Rock climbing is available in the Colorado Springs area and it requires an
annual permit. The permit may be obtained at the Garden of the Gods Visitor
Center located at 1805 N. 30th Street, Colorado Springs, 219-0108. Rock
climbing is allowed at:
Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Canyon, Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Ute Valley Park
American Overland Expeditions
P.O. Box 50284 • Colorado Springs 80949 800-598-1325 • www.aoeadventures.com
Everything available from beginner classes to week long climbing adventures
Colorado Mountain Club
Pikes Peak Chapter
635-5330 • www.cmc.org
A statewide organization with local chapters promoting numerous recreational opportunities including classes, programs, hiking, climbing, skiing, and other outdoor adventures.
Front Range Climbing Co.
1370 Windmill Ave.
Colorado Springs 80907
866-572-3722
www.frontrangeclimbing.com
Professionally trained guides each basics to cutting edge techniques. Climb the sandy rocks in Garden of the Gods or take a week long trip to Tusher Canyon, Utah!
Pikes Peak Alpine School
10 South Limit St. • Colorado Springs 80907
800-358-6867 • Local: 630-3934 • www.summitexpeditions.com
Beginning through advanced – climb rock, ice or snow…Pikes Peak/Colorado Rockies. Education and safety classes offered.
The Rock Climbing Center
16240 Old Denver Hwy. • Monument 80132
481-9099 • http://climbingtherock.com
Climbing to 37 feet, rappelling station, competitions, classes for all levels.
Sports Climbing Center of Colorado Springs
4650 Northpark Dr. Colorado Springs 80918
www.sportclimbcs.com
Twenty-five foot indoor climbing wall for ages four years and up, introductory and private classes offered. Over 13,000 square feet of sculpted climbing surface.
Cycling
USA CYCLING ANNOUNCES PLANS TO REMAIN IN COLORADO SPRINGS
By editor from Bicycle.net
National Governing Body Secures Office Building on City’s North
Side
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (May 7, 2008) - USA Cycling announced
today that the national headquarters for competitive cycling in the United States will remain in Colorado Springs.
Thanks to the generous support of Nor’wood Development group and the El Pomar Foundation combined with the collective efforts of the City of Colorado Springs and several local organizations including the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation and the Colorado Springs Sports
Corporation, USA Cycling has secured new office space on the city’s north side. The decision to remain in Colorado Springs comes despite considerable interest from several communities throughout the United States to attract USA Cycling’s headquarters.
The new headquarters for USA Cycling will occupy a 26,000-square-foot building on nearly two acres of land near I-25 on the northwest side of Colorado Springs. Plans include a conference center, education and training facilities, and office facilities for more than 60 employees. The building and the land on which it sits were donated to USA Cycling by Nor’wood, while additional support from the El Pomar Foundation and the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation played a major role in keeping USA Cycling’s headquarters in Colorado Springs.
“Without the contributions of so many generous individuals and organizations from within the local community, it’s likely that USA Cycling would not have remained in Colorado,” commented Steve Johnson, CEO of USA Cycling.
“The support of the Colorado Springs community has been incredible throughout the process, and Nor’wood’s donation, which served as the foundation for this project, is a remarkable gesture for which we are extremely grateful. The interest in USA Cycling shown by communities throughout the United States has been overwhelming, but in the end we are very pleased that we will continue to call Colorado Springs home for many years to come. I would like to acknowledge and thank everyone involved for their tireless efforts that have made this decision possible.”
“We’re delighted that USA Cycling will continue to call Colorado Springs home,” commented Chris Jenkins, Vice President of Nor’wood. “Our culture, climate and natural environment provide an ideal venue for them to fulfill their mission, and they are a tremendous asset to have right here in
our community.”
Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera was a major proponent for keeping USA Cycling in a city known around the country as a hotbed for amateur athletics.
Dog Racing, Sledding
Post Time Greyhound Park
3701 N. Nevada Ave. • Colorado Springs 80907 • 632-1391
Live and simulcast races, open Wednesday through Sunday.
Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park
970-726-8326 • www.dogsledrides.com/winterpark
Good Times Adventures
Breckenridge • 970-453-7604 • www.goodtimesadventures.com
Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works
Steamboat Springs • 970-870-1782
www.yampavalley.info, click on “recreation”
Krabloonik Kennels
Snowmass • 970-923-4342 • www.krabloonik.com
Mountain Musher
Vail • 970-653-7877 • www.mountainmusher.com
Sled Dog Tours at Durango Dog Ranch
Hesperus • 970-259-0694 • www.durangodogranch.com
Wintermoon Sled Dog Adventures
Telluride • 970-729-0058 • www.visittelluride.com
Fishing & Boating
Colorado offers many fishing opportunities with its rivers, mountain streams, reservoirs and warm-water lakes. For complete information about licenses and fishing regulations, contact:
Wildlife Division Office
4255 Sinton Road, 227-5200
Eleven Mile Reservoir:
Located 50 miles west of Colorado Springs off Highway 24 near Lake
George. Offers good, early season fishing for rainbow, Kokanee and brown
trout. Provides possibly the best fishing in the state for northern pike, with
peak action usually in June.
Spinney Mountain Reservoir:
Just west of Eleven Mile Reservoir, this reservoir should have great rainbow
trout fishing through 2007. Northern pike is good for those on the smaller side
and anglers are encouraged to harvest all the pike that are caught.
Antero Reservoir:
Off Highway 24, west of Hartsel. This reservoir is stocked with brown rainbow,
brook and cutthroat trout. Due to fluctuating water levels it is advisable to
call ahead since there are times when it has closed.
Tarryall Reservoir:
Located off dirt road north of Lake George. Offers bait and lure fishing for
rainbows in a beautiful setting. Nothern pike are increasing and there are occasional large brown trout.
Rampart Recreation Area:
Part of the Colorado Springs watershed, just off Rampart Range Road northeast of Woodland Park. Rampart and Nichols reservoirs offer fishing for rainbow trout, success depends on some stocking by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Boat ramp access May to early October.
Skaguay Reservoir:
Six miles east of Victor. The lake will be full this year (2007). Catchable
trout will be stocked throughout the summer and there is no limit on northern
pike. Boat ramp, parking and restrooms. Note: Beaver Creek, below the
Reservoir has brown trout fishing for the stream enthusiast.
Pueblo Reservoir:
Just west of Pueblo. The reservoir is a fluctuating impoundment of the
Arkansas River. One of the best warm-water fisheries in the state; large- and
smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie and wipers, along with rainbow trout until
midsummer. Among the best catfish waters in spring.
Brush Hollow Reservoir:
Northwest of Penrose, off Highway 115. The reservoir is drawn down for
irrigation by early June but spring fishing for trout, blue gill, sunfish, catfish
and perch is very popular and walleye and largemouth bass populations look
good for the summer.
Monument Reservoir:
Off Highway 12 east of the town of Monument Park. The reservoir is expected
to be very good in 2007. Catchable brown and rainbow trout and smallmouth
bass are abundant.
Arkansas River:
Reached from Canon City or Buena Vista, of fers fly and lure fishing for
brown trout. The river has one of the highest trout densities in Colorado.
South Platte River:
Near Deckers the river provides trophy fishing for rainbows and large
browns. An excellent stream for fly fish ing. The river in Cheesman Canyon is
open to flies and lures only.
Golf
Information on all listed golf courses available at www.cogolf.org
PUBLIC:
Antler Creek Golf Course
9650 Antler Creek Dr. Falcon, 494-1900
Appletree
10150 Rolling Ridge Rd. Fountain, 382-3649
Sand Creek Golf Course
6865 Galley Rd. Colorado Springs, 597-5489
Shining Mtn. Golf Club
100 Lucky Lady Dr. • Woodland Park • 687-7587
Springs Ranch Golf Club
3525 Tutt • Colorado Springs • 573-4864
Valley Hi Municipal
610 S. Chelton Rd. • Colorado Springs • 385-6911
Vineyard Golf Club
3901 Janitell Rd. • Colorado Springs • 226-2466
Cherokee Ridge Golf Course
1850 Tuskegee Pl.
Colorado Springs
597-2637
Gleneagle Golf Club
345 Mission Hills Way
Colorado Springs
488-0900
Kings Deer Golf Club
19255 Royal Troon Dr.
Monument • 481-1518
Patty Jewett Municipal
900 E. Espanola St.
Colorado Springs
385-6934
Pine Creek at Briargate
9850 Divot Trail
Colorado Springs
594-9999
MILITARY:
Eisenhower Golf Club (Need Military Escort)
US Air Force Academy • 333-3456
Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club (Open to Public)
Fort Carson• 526-4122
Silver Spruce Golf Course (Need Military Escort)
Peterson Air Force Base • 556-7414
Gymnastics
Aerials Gymnastics • www.coloradoaerials.com
Briargate • 3536 Hartsel Dr. • 260-1893
Broadmoor • 1785 S. 8th St., Unit C • 578-1006
Cimmaron Hills • 6120 Stadia Ct. • 550-9209
Mtn. Shadows • 2270 Garden of the Gods Rd. • 534-9300
Widefield • 30 Widefield Blvd. • 393-0211
Art Sports World
780 Vondelpark • Colorado Springs • 531-5867 http://artsportsworld.com
Dance Center of Colorado Springs
4444 Barnes Rd. • Colorado Springs • 596-1134 www.thedancecenter.net
Acrobatics age 7 to adult.
Stars Gymnastics
3870 Mallow Rd. • Colorado Springs • 598-6863 www.starsngv.com
Hang Gliding
U.S. Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (USHPA)
1685 W. Uintah St. • Colorado Springs 80904 • 632-8300 www.ushga.org, Call or log-on for list of schools, clubs and locations.
Hiking
U.S. Forest Service Ranger Stations
601 S. Weber • Colorado Springs • 636-1602
Maps available.
Colorado State Parks (Southeast Region)
4255 Sinton Rd. • Colorado Springs • 227-5250 www.parks.state.co.us
List of parks and maps including Cheyenne Mountain and Mueller.
El Paso County Parks
2002 Creek Crossing • Colorado Springs
520-6375 • http://adm.elpasoco.com/parks_and_leisure_services
Colorado Springs Parks & Rec
1401 Recreation Way • Colorado Springs
385-5940 • www.springsgov.com, click on parks
Horseback Riding
Academy Riding Stables
4 El Paso Blvd. Colorado Springs, 633-5667 www.academyridingstables.com
American Safari Ranch
Hwy 285 & CR7 • Near Fairplay • 836-2700 www.americansafariranch.com
Falcon Creek Farm
13025 Falcon Hwy., Falcon
683-6848, www.falconcreekfarm.com
Golden Eagle Outfitters Inc.
Mueller State Park Stable:
686-7373 or 687-2316
Cripple Creek Stable:
689-0131, www.goldeneagleoutfitters.com
Mark Reyner Stables, Inc.
3254 Paseo Rd. Colorado Springs, 634-4173
Pikes Peak Riding Academy
16685 Roller Coaster Rd. Colorado Springs • 481-4360, http://ppra.biz
Stables at the Broadmoor
6620 Old State Rd. • Broadmoor
866-448-0371 • www.comtnadventure.com
Triple B Guest & Activity Ranch
27640 N. Hwy. 67 • Woodland Park 687-8899 • http://triplebranch.com
Additional Riding Opportunities
In addition to these locations, El Paso County Online Services offers an
extensive list of parks and trails for equestrians through the parks and leisure
department. Visit http://adm.elpasoco.com/parks_and_leisure_services.
Hunting
Small game, fishing, mountain lion, big game, turkey licenses and the required Habitat Stamp (for state land) are available at:
Southeast Region Wildlife Division Office
4255 Sinton Rd. • Colorado Springs 80907
227-5200 • www.wildlife.state.co.us
Colorado Division of Wildlife Headquarters
Denver • 303-297-1192
Golden Eagle Outfitters Inc.
P.O. Box 333 • Divide 80814 • 686-7373 • www.goldeneagleoutfitters.com
Provides guided big game hunting on private leased land. Overnight accommodations available. For more information visit the website.
Ice Skating/Hockey
Colorado Sports Center
16240 Old Denver Hwy. • Monument • 487-8572
Open skating (hockey and freestyle), clinics and lessons.
Honnen Ice Arena
Colorado College • Colorado Springs 80920
389-6495 • www.coloradocollege.edu
Public skating, lessons, college hockey.
Jump-Spin Skating Academy
935 Saturn Dr., #208 • Colorado Springs 80906 • 632-4098
Offers instruction from basic skating to advanced figure skating, ice dancing and inline skating at all the ice arenas listed in this section.
Sertich Ice Arena
In Memorial Park (corner of Pikes Peak & Union) • Colorado Springs
385-5983 • www.springsgov.com
Public skating, figure skating, hockey camps.
World Arena, Broadmoor Skating Club
3185 Venetucci Blvd. • Colorado Springs
General Number: 477-2100 • Ice Hall: 477-2150
www.worldarena.com • www.broadmoorsc.com
The World Arena is home to the skating club and offers lessons to the public (figure skating and hockey). There are public skating hours, pick up hockey and drop-in speedskating times as well.
Jeep Tours
AB Jeep Tours
266-6711 • www.aoeadventures.com
End of May through September.
Adventures Out West – Cowboy Jeep Tours
578-0935 • 800-755-0935 • www.adventuresoutwest.com
Mountain Biking
Barr Trail (In Manitou Springs)
Offers spectacular views, more than 7,000 feet of altitude change and 11.7 miles of singletrack.
Bear Creek Loop
Bear Canyon in Pike National Park • Manitou Springs • www.trails.com
Described as “scenic and exhilarating”, loose gravel, great views.
Fountain Creek Trail
In Fountain, at southern edge of Fountain Creek Regional Park
This 10.5 mile trail extends to the city limits of Colorado Springs.
Mueller State Park
Off Hwy. 67 • Divide • 687-2366 • www.parks.state.co.us
Has 90 miles of natural trails some of which allow biking. Maps available at the Visitors Center.
North Cheyenne Canyon
N. Cheyenne Canon Rd. • www.parks.state.co.us
Some standout trails in this area are: Gold Camp Road with 18 miles of outback, Captain Jacks/Buckhorn Loop offering four miles of good hard workout and High Drive an eight mile dirt road loop.
Palmer Park
3650 Maizeland Rd. • Colorado Springs • www.singletracks.com
Palmer Trail in the park offers a two mile vertical climb across six miles through the woods on a smooth, single track.
Teller County Trails
Teller County bike trails include:
Centennial Trail – This 7.2 mile paved trail is located at Hwy. 67 and Midland
Ave. It connects Woodland Park with Pike National Forest campgrounds.
Divide Loop Trail – Trail can be reached from the Hayden Divide Community
Park and is a 2.75 mile gravel path.
Gold Camp Trail – In Cripple Creek, this trial is 3 miles long. There are two
trailheads allowing for historic rides through mining areas.
Mueller State Park – See above.
For maps, details and more listings check out these websites:
http://adm.elpasoco.com/parks_and_leisure_services/, www.trailcentral.com,
www.trailsandopenspaces.org/trails/teller-county.pdf
Rafting / Kayaking
Adventures Out West • 800-755-0935 • www.adventuresoutwest.com
Arkansas River Tours • 800-321-4352 • www.arkansasrivertours.com
Clear Creek Rafting • 800-353-9901 • www.clearcreekrafting.com
Echo Canyon River Expeditions • 800-755-3246 • www.raftecho.com
Performance Tours Rafting • 800-328-7238 • www.performancetours.com
Whitewater Adventure Outfitters • 275-5344 • www.waorafting.com
Racquetball
International Racquetball Federation
1685 W. Unitah • Colorado Springs 80904
635-5396 • www.internationalracquetball.com
This official website lists associations, rules, rankings and a record book for regional, international and world players.
Lynmar Racquet and Health Club
2660 Vickers Dr. • Colorado Springs • 598-4069 • http://lynmarclub.com
YMCA • www.ppymca.org
207 N. Nevada Ave. • Colorado Springs • 473-9622
2380 Montebello Dr. • Colorado Springs • 593-9622
4025 Family Place • Colorado Springs • 282-9622
2190 Jet Wing Dr. • Colorado Springs • 622-9622
Roller Skating
Skate City
4575 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. • Colorado Springs • 591-1016
1920 N. Academy Blvd. • Colorado Springs • 597-6066
Running
Pikes Peak Road Runners
207 N. Nevada • Colorado Springs 80903 • www.pprrun.org
Promotes and organizes events, groups and websites; lists of places to run, walk and hike in the Pikes Peak region are all on this websites. Another great website with in-depth information on numerous trails:
www.trailsandopenspaces.org
Sky Diving
High Sky Adventures Parachute Club
Fremont County Airport • Canon City
598-5867 • www.highskyadventures.org
Offers first jump classes.
Skydive the Rockies
Fremont County Airport • Canon City
265-9161 • www.skydivetherockies.com
Tandem, accelerated freefall.
Soccer
Colorado Springs Soccer Club
2280 E. Bijou • Colorado Springs • 636-2772 www.cssoccerclub.com
Adult only leagues, outdoor play Sundays, 8 week sessions in the spring and fall.
Colorado Springs Sports Center
2450 Canada Dr. • Colorado Springs • 637-3695 www.letsplaysoccer.com
Indoor, year round, all ages!
Pride Soccer Club – Lynmar Health Club
2660 Vickers • Colorado Springs • 597-6700 www.pridesoccer.com
Youth ages 4-18, all levels.
Swimming
PUBLIC:
Aquatics Fitness Center (Open All Year)
280 S. Union Blvd. • Colorado Springs • 385-5984
Cheyenne Mountain Aquatic Center (At the high school)
1200 Cresta Rd. • Colorado Springs • 227-7665
Cottonwood Creek Recreation Center (Open All Year / Indoor Wave Pool)
3920 Dublin Blvd. • Colorado Springs • 385-6508
Manitou Springs Aquatic & Fitness Center (Open All Year)
202 Manitou Ave • Colorado Springs • 685-9735
Prospect Lake (Swimming & Boating in Memorial Park)
Uncle Wilber Fountain (In Acacia Park)
MUNICIPAL POOLS:
Monument Valley Park
220 Mesa Rd. • Colorado Springs • 578-6636