Parks in Colorado Springs, Colorado explained

There are a wide range of recreational areas and facilities in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

History

The first city park in Colorado Springs, included in the initial town plans in 1871, is Acacia Park. It was initially called Acacia Square or North Park. General William Jackson Palmer donated land to establish Acacia and additional parks, including: Antlers Park, Monument Valley Park, North Cheyenne Cañon, Palmer Park, Pioneer Square Park (South Park), Prospect Lake and Bear Creek Cañon Park. He donated a total of 1,270 acres of land, some of which was also used for scenic drives, tree-lined roadways and foot and bridle paths. The Perkins heirs donated Garden of the Gods to the city in 1909.[1]

Types of parks

State park

The largest park in El Paso County is the 1,680 acre Cheyenne Mountain State Park, which is located in the southern end of Colorado Springs. Its terrain varies from prairie grassland and scrub oak to Douglas fir and ponderosa pine on the peaks at the western side of the park. Throughout the year it offers camping and picnic, 16 miles of hiking and biking trails, and viewing of wildlife, such as red fox, black bear, deer, elk, and mountain lions. There is a visitor center where visitors may learn about park programs and activities. The park has facilities for group events.[2]

City parks

The City of Colorado Springs has community, regional and neighborhood parks.

Open space

There is a total of 4,702.3 acres of open space in Colorado Springs. The natural settings include rock formations, prairie grasslands, pine forests and hillsides and mountain foothills. Some of the key open space properties include Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Austin Bluffs Open Space, Stratton Open Space, Cheyenne Mountain State Park backdrop, and Blodgett Peak Open Space. Trails are frequently found in the open space. Some open space includes picnic areas; fishing, such as at Pikeview Reservoir #1; and wetlands at Sinton Pond Open Space. Catamount Institute at the Beidleman Environmental Center is located at Sondermann Park.[8]

An additional total of 400 acres is used for Special Resource Areas, which are small open space properties throughout the city. They range from under one acre to 138.6 acres at the Stetson Hills Open Space.

Trails and Open Space Coalition is an organization whose mission includes "the conservation and preservation of open space in Colorado Springs."[9] Individuals may volunteer for projects such as recovery from the Waldo Canyon Fire or projects at specific trails or open space properties, such as Red Rock Canyon, Intemann Trail, Austin Bluffs Open Space or Palmer Park to name a few.[10]

Sports complexes

Aside from the sports fields and courts at the city parks, there are also 20 acre or more sports complexes dedicated to sports programs. The facilities may include a combination of fields for baseball, softball, soccer and football; tennis courts; skateboard parks, in-line skating rinks, aquatic centers and recreation centers. Sports complexes include Four Diamond Sports Complex on N. Nevada, Gossage Sports Complex on Mark Dabling Boulevard, Sky View Sports Complex on Resnick Drive, El Pomar Youth Sports Center on Executive Circle and Leon Young Youth Baseball Complex on S. Chelton. There are also two undeveloped complexes, the Lawrence Ochs Sports Complex, on N. Powers Boulevard, and the Tutt site on Tutt Boulevard.[11] [12]

Nature centers

Bear Creek Regional Park's nature center offers self-guided and guided tours, interpretive programs, presentations, classes and special events. The nature center is free. Trails traverse a prairie landscape, foothills and up to the peaks. It is an El Paso County park, as is the Fountain Creek Nature Center, south of Colorado Springs in the city of Fountain.[13]

Dog parks

The city's dog parks includes the 25 acre Bear Creek Dog Park in the western part of the city, Cheyenne Meadows Dog Park in the south, Palmer Park Dog Park in the north, and Rampart Dog Park, the northernmost park.[14] [15]

There are dog runs on the Dog Loop Trail at Red Rock Canyon Open Space and east of Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Garden of the Gods. There is also a dog run at Yucca Flats in Palmer Park. Colorado Springs was voted number 1 "Best Cities for Dogs" by Men's Health and the number 1 "America's Most Pet-Friendly City" by Forbes magazine.

List

ParkAddressZipcodeTypeComments
Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature CenterVaries by park section, see comments80906CountyNature Center (245 Bear Creek Road), Bear Creek Dog Park (21st and West Rio Grande), Bear Creek East (21st and West Rio Grande), and Bear Creek Terrace (21st and Argus Road)[16]
America the Beautiful Park126 Cimino Drive80903CommunityFormerly Confluence Park. Redeveloped and re-dedicated in 2005.
Stratmoor Hills Park413 Sinton Avenue80906CountyThe 1.5 acre park includes play areas, a playground, basketball court, open grass area, picnic areas and a picnic pavilion.
Bear Creek Cañon Park501 Bear Creek Road80906RegionalMountain biking, picnic tables, and trails.[17] [18]
Garden of the Gods3130 North 30th Street80904RegionalHandicapped and ADA access, mountain biking, picnic tables, rock climbing wall, and trails. Parking and restroom facilities.
Jimmy Camp Creek Park(Jimmy's Camp)Highway 24 East80915RegionalUndeveloped.
North Cheyenne Cañon Park2110 N Cheyenne Canyon Road80906RegionalHandicapped and ADA access, mountain biking, picnic tables, reservation shelter, rock climbing wall, and trails. Parking and restroom facilities.
North Slope Recreation AreaPikes Peak HighwayRegionalExercise course, mountain biking, reservation shelter, and tennis courts. Parking lot.
Palmer Park3650 Maizeland Road80909RegionalBaseball and softball fields, mountain biking, picnic tables, reservation shelter, soccer field, trails and volleyball court. Parking and restroom facilities.
Ute Valley1705 Vindicator Drive80919RegionalFishing, mountain biking, and trails. Parking lot.
Norman "Bulldog" Coleman Park4385 Tutt Boulevard80922CommunitySoccer field. Parking lot.[19] [20]
Cottonwood Creek Community Park7040 Rangewood Drive80918CommunityBasketball court, handicapped and ADA access, in-line hockey court, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, swimming pool, tennis courts, trails and recreation center. Parking and restroom facilities.
Northeast Recreation Center3920 Dublin Boulevard80918CommunityBasketball court, handicapped and ADA access, in-line hockey court, picnic tables, playground, soccer field, swimming pool, tennis courts, trails and recreation center. Parking and restroom facilities.
Memorial Community Park1605 E Pikes Peak Avenue80910CommunityBaseball and softball fields, basketball court, boating, exercise course, fishing, football field, handicapped and ADA access, horseshoe pits, in-line hockey court, mountain biking, picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground, reservations shelter, soccer field, swimming pool, tennis courts, trails, volleyball court, and recreation center. Parking and restroom facilities.
Monument Valley Park170 W Cache La Poudre Street80903CommunityBasketball court, exercise course, handicapped and ADA access, picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground, reservations shelter, soccer field, swimming pool, tennis courts, trails, and volleyball court. Parking and restroom facilities.
Tutt Community Park3125 Tutt Boulevard80922CommunityUndeveloped
John Venezia Community Park9330 N Union Boulevard80920CommunityOpened July 2017. Turf athletic fields, spray ground, playground, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts,picnic tables
Wilson Ranch Community Park2335 Allegheny Drive80919CommunityBaseball and softball fields, basketball court, handicapped and ADA access, in-line hockey court, picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground, swimming pool, tennis courts, trails and recreation center. Parking and restroom facilities.
Ute Valley1705 Vindicator Drive80919CommunityFishing, mountain biking, trails. Parking lot.
Austin Bluffs Open Space1910 Rimwood Drive80918Open SpaceAustin Bluffs, Pulpit Rock, and University Park open space areas make up the 585.5 acre Austin Bluffs Open Space area. There are trails throughout the area, but the most developed trails are near Pulpit Rock. Trailheads are located off Rockhurst Boulevard and N. Nevada Avenue.[21] It is considered "unique" by the United States Forest Service for its unusual sandstone rock formations.[22]
Blair Bridge Open Space4001 N. 30th Street80904Open SpaceThe 37.4 acre area provides access to Foothills Trail and has a historic stone bridge.
Blodgett Peak Open Space3898 W. Woodmen Road80919Open SpaceAs of June 2013, the area is closed due to damage from the Waldo Canyon fire.[23] The Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration project is managed by the Open Space Volunteers group. One of the projects for this open space is to minimize erosion by installing log erosion barriers on June 9. 2013.[24] When the area reopens: Walking trails traverse the 167.2 acre property. Parking is available at the trailhead.
Bluestem Prairie Open SpaceS. Powers Boulevard and Bradley Road80911Open SpaceWalking trails along the 646.9 acre open space provide views of the Front Range and the Big Johnson Reservoir.
Broadview Open SpaceSouth of Fillmore, East of Mesa Road80919Open SpaceThe Mesa Valley Trail may be accessed from the 11 acre open space.
Cheyenne Mountain Open SpaceSouth of Bayfield Drive80906Open SpaceWalking trails cross the 22.3 acre property.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park backdropWest of Cheyenne Mountain State Park80926Open SpaceThe property is 832.5 acres.
Corral Bluffs Open SpaceCorral Valley Road off Highway 9480831Open SpaceThe open space, with important paleontological and archaeological resources, is not yet open to the public. Guided tours are available at the park. The Corral Bluffs Alliance (CoBA; corralbluffs.org) works to preserve the park and its resources and guides tours.[25] [26]
Douglas Creek Open Space1319 Holland Park Boulevard80907Open SpaceThe area is 22.4 acres and provides access to the Sinton Trail.
High Chaparral Open Space5002 N. Powers Boulevard80920Open SpaceThe 54.6 acre open space has parking near the trailhead on south side of Stetson Hills Boulevard. The terrain is mixed grass prairie and has scrub oak. The highest point in Colorado Springs is the crest of the ridge in this open space.[27]
Manitou Section 16 Open SpaceLower Gold Camp Road80906Open SpaceGravel trails, beginning at the trailhead on Lower Gold Camp Road and across 634.5 acres, link to Red Rock Canyon Open Space.
Mesa Valley Open SpaceSouth of Fillmore Street, East of Mesa Road80904Open SpaceThe open space covers 41.8 acres. Trails provide access to the Mesa Valley trailhead.
North Gate Open SpaceNorth Gate development area80920/80921Open SpaceThere is a total of 172.7 acres with open space tracts in the North Gate development area.
Pikeview Reservoir #1South of Garden of the Gods Road and N. Nevada Avenue80907Open SpacePeople may fish in the reservoir, which sits within 14.2 acres. There is access to the Pikes Peak Greenway trail. A parking lot is just off Mark Dabling Boulevard.
Pulpit Rock Open SpaceSee Austin Bluffs Open Space80918Open Space
Red Rock Canyon Open Space3615 W. High Street, off of Highway 2480904Open Space13.8 miles of developed trails for hiking and horse-back riding are found in the 784.9 acre open space. There is also a dog off-leash trail and picnic area. Parking is off of Ore Mill Road and 31st Street, including a horse trailer area, and the main parking area is off of Ridge Road and Highway 24.
Rockrimmon Open SpaceTammarron Drive and Saddle Mountain Road80919Open SpaceThe open space is 77.9 acres.
Sinton Pond Open SpaceSinton Road between Fillmore Street and Garden of the Gods Road80907Open SpaceA wetlands area is located within the 13.1 acre open space.
Sondermann Park740 W. Caramillo Street80907Open SpaceThe 99.5 acre open space amenities include trails which connect to the Mesa Valley Trail, Catamount Institute at the Beidleman Environmental Center, Mesa Creek, and picnic area. Some of the areas are wheelchair accessible. Catamount Institute hosts school programs and outdoor environmental education in Sondermann Park. All of the trails are hiking only with exception of the Mesa Valley Trail being the only mixed-use trail in the open space.
South Face Open SpaceVindicator Drive80919Open SpaceThere are 17.2 acres in this open space.
Stratton Open SpaceAlongside North Cheyenne Canon Park80906Open SpaceThere are "hiking only" and multi-use trails, which allow for horse-back riding, hiking and biking. There are two trailheads, Le Veta Way trailhead west of Cresta Road (21st Street) and Ridgeway Avenue, north of W. Cheyenne Boulevard. A restroom is located at the La Veta trailhead and there is parking at both trailheads. There are 318.3 acres in this open space.
Sunset Mesa Open Space5685 Flintridge Drive80918Open SpaceThe 78 acre property has a gravel path.
Union Meadows Open SpaceN. Union Boulevard, between Austin Bluffs Parkway and N. Academy Boulevard80918Open SpaceThere are 31.9 acres.
Woodmen Valley Open Space2526 W. Woodmen Road80919Open SpaceThere are 29.6 acres.
Acacia115 E Platte Avenue80903NeighborhoodAcacia Park, the city's first park, is located at Bijou and Tejon Streets, adjacent to the Palmer High School. The park is enjoyed by high school students at lunchtime and in the summer children enjoy the Uncle Wilber Fountain. Visitors also include people who work downtown, shoppers and other visitors. The park has a band shell.[28] [29] [30]
Adams851 Boggs Place80910NeighborhoodThere are 2 baseball and soccer fields on the 6.4 acre park.
Alamo Square215 S Tejon Street80903NeighborhoodThe square is the home of the historic 1903-1973 El Paso County Courthouse that is now the site of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, which has fine art and historical exhibits and a museum store. A fountain, sculptures and gazebo are located in the park. Formerly known as South Park.[31]
Antlers31 W Pikes Peak Avenue80903NeighborhoodAntlers Park, situated on 3.4 acres, includes a sidewalk path, picnic area, and reservation picnic shelter amenities. The park is handicapped accessible. It has a historic locomotive exhibit.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Audubon2460 N Circe Drive80909NeighborhoodThe 3 acre park has a soccer field, sidewalk path, and picnic area.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Bancroft2408 W Colorado Avenue80904NeighborhoodA picnic area and shelter, band shell and sidewalk path are located in the 1.2 acre path. The park is handicapped accessible and has restroom facilities.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Roy Benavidez3395 Afternoon Circle80910NeighborhoodWithin the 7.1 acre park is a playground, picnic shelter and sand volleyball court.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Blunt2329 W Vermijo Avenue80904NeighborhoodSports facilities are available in the 3.3 acre park for baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, football and a multi-play half-court. There are also playground and picnic areas and a sidewalk path.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Bonforte2323 N Wahsatch Avenue80907NeighborhoodThere are 2 fields for baseball or softball, 2 fields for soccer or football and 2 tennis courts in the park. There is also a picnic shelter, playground, sidewalk path and restrooms. The park is handicap accessible. It is 8 acres in size.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Bott815 S 26th Street80904NeighborhoodThe 3.9 acre park includes a multi-play court, 2 tennis courts and a basketball court. There is also a picnic shelter and playground.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Boulder1210 E Boulder Street80909NeighborhoodThere are fields for softball or baseball and football or soccer, a multi-play court and 2 tennis courts, with practice boards. Within the 7.2 acre park are also a picnic area, playground, sidewalk path and restrooms.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Boulder Crescent290 N Cascade Avenue80903NeighborhoodThere is a picnic table and historic plaque in the small park.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Bricker4860 Dover Drive80916NeighborhoodThe park has a playground and soccer field. It is located on 4 acres.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Bristol910 N Walnut Street80905NeighborhoodThere is a picnic table in the 3.2 acre park.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Broadmoor Bluffs5315 Farthing Drive80906NeighborhoodA picnic area and playground are located in the 4.4 acre park. There is also an area for sledding.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Broadmoor Glen4035 Danceglen Drive80906NeighborhoodTennis court, softball or baseball field and shuffleboard court are located in the 4.3 acre park. It is handicapped accessible and also includes a picnic area and playground.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Broadmoor Valley3750 Broadmoor Valley Drive80906NeighborhoodOn 11.6 acres are a field for soccer or football, a field for baseball or softball, and basketball courts. There is also a picnic area and playground. The park is handicapped accessible and there are rest rooms.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Buckskin Charlie7665 Scarborough80920NeighborhoodSports facilities include an in-line hockey area, basketball court, tee ball field and multi-use play fields. There is a picnic area and playground. The 4.3 acre park also has a memorial to Buckskin Charlie Memorial.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Candleflower7690 Contrails Drive80920NeighborhoodThe 5.0 acre park has a playground, open play area, walkways, and picnic sites. It is handicapped accessible.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Carver4242 Carefree Circle N80907NeighborhoodThere are 2 fields for football or soccer, and a basketball court.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Frank Castello7640 Potomac Drive80920NeighborhoodThere are fields for softball or baseball and also for football or soccer. The 6.6 acre park also has a picnic area, playground and multi-use court.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Centennial3480 El Morro Road80910NeighborhoodIt is a 3.7 acre park.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Cheyenne Meadows3868 Glenmeadow Drive80906NeighborhoodThe 20.5 acre park has fields for baseball or softball, a soccer field, basketball call, multi-use court, and horseshoe pit. There are also sidewalk paths, a picnic shelter, and playground. At Charmwood Road and Canoe Creek Drive is a fenced dog park.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Cucharras1121 W Cucharras Street80904NeighborhoodThe small park has a multi-play court, basketball court, playground and picnic area.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Danville1147 Mountview Lane80907NeighborhoodBasketball, multi-play court, baseball and softball field, and football and soccer field. There is also a picnic area, large group picnic area, and a playground on the 5.3 acre park.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Deerfield4290 Deerfield Hills Road80916NeighborhoodThe 12.7 acre park has a multi-play court and playground. There is also the Deerfield Community Center, greenhouse and community garden. The 12.7 acre park is handicapped accessible and had a sidewalk path. There is an outdoor Spray Ground [a place where children can play in a spray of water], concession and vending machines, and rest rooms.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Discovery155 Buckeye Drive80919NeighborhoodThere are combined baseball and softball—and soccer and football fields, 2 playgrounds and picnic tables are in the 11.7 acre park.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Dorchester1130 S Nevada Avenue80903NeighborhoodThe 7.4 acre park has picnic and large group picnic shelters, a playground and restrooms.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Dublin2450 Roundtop Drive80918NeighborhoodSports facilities in the 15.1 acre park include a volleyball court, basketball court and fields for baseball and softball, as well as soccer and football. The park is handicapped accessible with a playground, picnic area, and sidewalk path.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Erindale1705 Twin Daks Drive, east of Lemonwood Drive80918NeighborhoodThere is a playground, multi-play court, picnic area and sidewalk path. The park is 6.6 acres.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Explorer4260 Bardot Drive, east of Explorer Elementary School80920NeighborhoodThere is a playground, in-line hockey court, and walking path in the 7.3 acre park.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Fairfax8175 Chancellor Drive80920NeighborhoodThere is a soccer field and basketball court at the 5.1 acre park. It is handicapped accessible with a playground and picnic shelter.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
George Fellows5711 Tuckerman Drive80918NeighborhoodThe 10.3 neighborhood park has a playground, children's garden, and picnic shelter. It is handicapped accessible.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Flanagan3132 N Prospect Street80907NeighborhoodThe park has a multi-play court, basketball, baseball and softball field, and a football and soccer field. There is a playground, picnic area, large group picnic shelter and sidewalk path in the 4.7 acre park.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Foothills853 Allegheny Drive80919NeighborhoodThe 7.7 acre park has a baseball field, basketball court, combined football and soccer field, multi-play court and volleyball court. the park is handicapped accessible with a picnic area, large group picnic shelter, playground, sidewalk path and rest rooms.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Fountain901 E Fountain Boulevard80903NeighborhoodThere is a baseball and softball field, football and soccer field, multi-play court, and 2 volleyball courts. The 10.7 acre park is handicapped accessible with a shelter for picnicking, playground, and rest rooms. The park is home to the Hillside Community Center. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Franklin2951 E Dale Street80909NeighborhoodThe 2.6 acre park has a baseball and softball field, as well as a football and soccer field.(For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Fremont5080 El Camino Drive80918NeighborhoodThe 6.9 acre park has a playground, baseball and softball field, as well as 2 football and soccer fields. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Ford Frick8025 N Union Boulevard80920NeighborhoodSports facilities include a soccer field and baseball field. The 12.5 acre park also has a playground, picnic shelter, and rest rooms. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Frontier3725 Meadow Ridge Drive80920NeighborhoodOn 5.3 acres, there are a baseball and softball field, basketball court, and a football and soccer field. There is also a picnic shelter, playground, and sidewalk path. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Garden Ranch2220 Montebello Drive W80918NeighborhoodThe park has a basketball court, baseball and softball field, fitness trail, football and soccer field, and a volleyball court. The park is handicapped accessible with a playground, picnic area, large group picnic shelter, and rest rooms. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Giberson2890 Ferber Drive80916NeighborhoodThe park has a baseball and softball field, football and soccer field, playground and large group picnic shelter. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Laura Gilpin7415 Kettle Drum Street80922NeighborhoodThe 23.1 acre park has an inline skate court, soccer field, basketball court, playground, picnic pavilion, and walking paths. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Glen Oaks5445 Broadmoor Bluffs Drive80906NeighborhoodThe 4.8 acre park has a playground. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Gold Camp1536 Gold Spike Terr80905NeighborhoodThere is a baseball field, skateboard area, basketball court, playground, picnic area, and a .25 mile sidewalk loop in the park. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Golden Hills6155 Delmonico Drive80919NeighborhoodThere is a baseball field and basketball court in the 5 acre park. It is handicapped accessible with a playground, picnic area, large group picnic shelter, rest rooms, and a sidewalk path. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Grant2821 Shadowglen Drive80918NeighborhoodThere is a basketball court, baseball and softball field, multi-play court, and 2 football/soccer fields. A picnic area and playground are also part of the 12.1 acre park amenities. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Happy Hollow Playground218 Milton Drive80910NeighborhoodThe small park has a picnic area and playground. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Heathercrest1975 Heathercrest Drive80915NeighborhoodThe park has a baseball and softball field, sand volleyball court, and basketball court. The handicap accessible park has a picnic area, large group shelter, and trails and a sidewalk path. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Patrick Henry1404 Lehmberg Blvd80915NeighborhoodThe park has a soccer field, multi-purpose field and basketball court. The 7.9 acre park has a playground and picnic area. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
High Meadows4216 Ashby Field Dr80922NeighborhoodThe park has a basketball court, inline skate court, playground and picnic area. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Homestead5300 Carefree Cir S80917NeighborhoodAmenities at the 5.2 acre park includes a basketball court, playground and trails and sidewalks for mountain biking and hiking. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Honeybear Playground226 Longfellow Dr80910NeighborhoodThe small park has a volleyball court, playground and picnic area. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Ivywild1645 Dorchester Street80906NeighborhoodA climbing rock, playground, picnic area, and .2 mi sidewalk loop are found at the 7.6 acre park. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Jackson1111 Holland Park Blvd80907NeighborhoodThe nearly 10 acre park has a baseball and softball field, 4 tennis courts, and a football field. It also has a playground and picnic area. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Jefferson2580 Lelaray Drive80909NeighborhoodThere is a soccer and football field, playground and picnic area. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Jenkins1019 Skyway Boulevard S80906NeighborhoodThe park has a playground and picnic area. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Jared Jensen6724 Windom Peak Boulevard80922NeighborhoodThe 3.5 acre park has an inline skate court, skateboard area, basketball court, playground, picnic pavilion, and a .3 mi sidewalk loop. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Ken Jordan5914 High Noon Drive80922NeighborhoodSports facilities include a basketball court, T-Ball and baseball field, horseshoe pits, and a climbing structure. There's also a picnic pavilion, playground, and a .25 mi sidewalk loop. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Keller4950 Meadowland Boulevard80918NeighborhoodThe 17.6 acre park includes a playground and fields for baseball, softball, football and soccer. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Keystone6050 Sapporo Drive80918NeighborhoodFacilities at the park include a volleyball court, baseball and softball field, playground, and soccer and football field. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Betty Krouse2415 E Cache La Poudre Street80909NeighborhoodThe 2.4 acre park includes fields for baseball and soccer and a basketball court. It has a picnic shelter, playground and trails/sidewalk path for hiking and mountain biking. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Mary Kyer1101 Middle Creek Parkway80921NeighborhoodSports facilities include a basketball and inline hockey court, multi-use play fields, a tennis court, and multi-purpose field for baseball and soccer. it also includes a playground, picnic area and shelter, portable toilet, and parking. A pond with recycling stream, island with gazebo on the 11 acre park, trailhead and a .6 mile loop for walking and jogging.
Nancy Lewis2615 Logan Avenue80907NeighborhoodThe nearly 9 acre park includes a field for soccer and t-ball, sand volleyball court, and croquet and putting green area. There is a pond/waterfall/fountain, playground, picnic area and shelter, and a restroom. The handicapped accessible park has sidewalk paths and a hospice tree dedication legacy wall.
Little Britches Playground4105 Channing Place80910NeighborhoodThere is a playground and multi-play court.
Lunar2112 E Uintah Street80909NeighborhoodThere is a playground, picnic area, and multi-play court.
Judge Lunt4870 Seton PI80918NeighborhoodSports facilities include a baseball field, soccer field, basketball court, and in-line hockey court. The park is handicapped accessible and has a playground, picnic tables, trails and a sidewalk path for hiking and mountain biking.
Madison2122 N Murray Boulevard80909NeighborhoodThe 4 acre park includes a field for soccer and football and space for sledding and mountain biking.
Kathleen Marriage2320 Amberwood Lane80920NeighborhoodThe park has a in-line hockey court, basketball court, area for sledding, and a playfield. The park is wheelchair accessible and includes picnic tables and a playground.
Eugene McCleary5214 Pioneer Mesa Drive80918NeighborhoodThere is a basketball/in-line hockey court, multi-purpose field for baseball and soccer, and backstop. There is a picnic area with grills and playground in the 5.1 acre park.
Fred McKown5155 Balsam Street80918NeighborhoodNearly 10 acres, the park includes a backstop, multi-purpose field for baseball and soccer, and basketball court. The picnic area has grills and there is a playground.
Meadowlark2709 Dickens Drive80916NeighborhoodThe park has a soccer field, multi-use court, and a volleyball court. The 6.7 acre park is handicapped accessible and has a playground and trails/sidewalk paths.
Meadowridge8320 Boxelder Drive80920NeighborhoodThe 7 acre park is handicapped accessible and has a playground and trails/sidewalk paths.
Meadows1990 S El Paso Avenue80906NeighborhoodThe 6.1 acre park has a field for baseball and softball, multi-play court, a basketball court, and football and soccer field. There is a community center with a gym, auditorium with a stage, picnic area, and playground. The park, also called Mid Shooks Run Park, is 6.1 acres.
Monterey2225 Monterey Road80910NeighborhoodThe park has fields for baseball, softball, soccer, and football. The 4.5 acre park is handicapped accessible and has a playground.
Mountain Shadows5151 Flying W Ranch Road80919NeighborhoodFields for softball and soccer, volleyball court, sledding area and horseshoe pits are at the 6.5 park. It is handicapped accessible with a playground, picnic pavilion, and a multi-use trail.
Mountain View Playground206 Longfellow Drive80910NeighborhoodThere is a playground and picnic area in the small .5 acre park.
Munchkin Playground4319 Vehr Drive80916NeighborhoodThere is a playground and picnic area in the small .6 acre park.
John 'Prairie Dog' O'Byrne505 E Bijou Street80903NeighborhoodFormerly called High Street Park, the 1.7 acre park has a climbing structure and picnic area. (For citations, see Adams Park, a neighborhood park.)
Oak Meadows4960 Farthing Drive80906NeighborhoodThe park has an open play field and a basketball court. The park is handicapped accessible with a playground, picnic shelter, trails and sidewalk paths, and restrooms in the 3.7 acre park.
Oak Valley Ranch2325 Silent Rain Drive80919NeighborhoodThere is a field for soccer and t-ball and a basketball court. The 4.7 acre park is handicapped accessible with a picnic area and shelter, playground, picnicking, shelter, and trails and walkways.
Old Farm5260 Old Farm Circle W and 4585 Old Farm Circle W80917NeighborhoodThe 27.5 acre park has a basketball court, volleyball court and playground.
Otero4630 lron Horse Trail80917NeighborhoodThe park has a scenic overlook, playground, picnic area, and trails/sidewalk paths. It is 6.1 acres.
Otis731 N Iowa Avenue80909NeighborhoodAll facilities are built to be inclusive of people in wheelchairs. The facilities include an Otis Park Community Center, field for softball and baseball, playground, multi-play court, volleyball court, running track, tetherball poles, 2 shuffleboard courts, a picnic shelter, and restrooms.
Panorama4540 Fenton Road80916NeighborhoodThe 12.8 acre park includes fields for baseball, softball, soccer and football. There is a picnic area and group picnic shelter. At 2145 S. Chelton Road is the Panorama Recreation Center, which has 2 volleyball courts, a basketball court, gymnasium, and restrooms.
Penrose4295 Nonchalant Circle S80917NeighborhoodThe 16.2 acre park includes fields for soccer, football, baseball and softball. There's a basketball court and picnic area.
Penstemon1375 Jetwing Circle80916NeighborhoodA basketball court, play field, playground and picnic area are in the park.
Pike2610 N Chestnut Street80907NeighborhoodThere is a field for baseball and softball at the park, but their conditions are rapidly deteriorating. Had playground equipment until 2012.
Pinecliff855 Popes Valley Drive80919NeighborhoodThe 2.7 acre park has fields for soccer and baseball. Also at the park are a basketball court, playground, picnic area, and trails and sidewalk paths.
Pinon Valley5585 Mule Deer Drive80919NeighborhoodThe park has a basketball court, volleyball court and a field for softball and soccer. There is a picnic area and shelter, playground, and restroom.
Pioneer1101 Cenotaph Circle80904NeighborhoodFields for softball, baseball, soccer and football are located at the 8.9 acre park, as well as a Pioneers Memorial, picnic area and playground.
Lulu Pollard2550 Dynamic Drive80920NeighborhoodThe park has a soccer field. It is handicapped accessible with a picnic area, playground, trails, and sidewalk paths.
Portal3638 Manchester Street80907NeighborhoodSports facilities include fields for soccer, football, softball and baseball. There is a multi-play court, 4 tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool. The 10.6 acre, handicapped accessible park includes a playground, picnic area, trails, sidewalk path and restrooms.
Prairie Grass710 Chapman Drive80916NeighborhoodThe 5 acre park includes a climbing rock, basketball court, skateboard area, playground, picnic area, portable toilet, and a .15 mi sidewalk loop.
Pring Ranch5264 Prairie Grass Ln80922NeighborhoodThere are multi-use play fields, tee ball field, and in-line hockey/basketball court. It also has a playground, picnic area and shelter and a neighborhood link to trail system.
Quail Lake915 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd80906NeighborhoodThere is boating and fishing, softball and baseball field, picnic area, playground and trails at the park.
Rampart8270 Lexington Drive80920Neighborhood
Remington2750 Pony Tracks Drive80922Neighborhood
Roosevelt219 Byron Drive80909Neighborhood
Roswell515 Polk Street80907Neighborhood
Rudy5360 Cracker Barrel Circle80917Neighborhood
Sagebrush651 Crestline Drive80916Neighborhood
Sandstone4650 Pring Ranch Road80922Neighborhood
Horace Shelby6442 Summit Peak Drive80922Neighborhood
Mid Shooks Run631 E Saint Vrain Street80903NeighborhoodSee the Meadows Park.
North Shooks Run706 N Franklin Street80903Neighborhood
South Shooks Run402 E Fountain Boulevard80903Neighborhood
Sierra & SE YMCA2150 Jet Wing Drive80916Neighborhood
James H. Smith2205 Spring Blossom Drive80910Neighborhood
Snowy River6152 Snowy River Drive80922Neighborhood
Soaring Eagles3169 Spotted Tail Drive80916Neighborhood
Sondermann740 W Caramillo Street80904Neighborhood
Marshall Sprague3492 W Woodmen Road80919NeighborhoodThe park is named for Marshall Sprague.[32]
Springs Ranch2990 Pony Tracks Drive80922Neighborhood
Stetson Hills4870 Jedediah Smith Road80922Neighborhood
John Stone4017 Family Pl80920Neighborhood
Jack Templeton5347 Rose Ridge Lane80917Neighborhood
Thorndale2310 W Uintah Street80904Neighborhood
Tomah5285 Tomah Drive80918Neighborhood
Trues Mill305 Longfellow Drive80910Neighborhood
Twain3320 E San Miguel Street80909Neighborhood
Dr. Frank Hough2002 Collegiate Drive80918Neighborhood
Van Diest1520 S Chelton Road80910Neighborhood
Vermijo2610 W Vermijo Avenue80904Neighborhood
Villa Loma5055 Escapardo Way80917Neighborhood
Village Green3590 Carefree Cir N80917Neighborhood
Wagner3637 E Bijou Street80909Neighborhood
Wasson1910 N Circle Drive80909Neighborhood
Waters Frank510 E Platte Avenue80903Neighborhood
Wedgewood2830 Parliament Drive80920Neighborhood
West Creek8542 Winding Passage Drive80924Neighborhood
West Junior High Back Yard1920 W Pikes Peak Avenue80904Neighborhood
Westmoor3315 Water Street80904Neighborhood
Wickes ParkWickes Drive80919Neighborhood
Wildflower950 Nolte Drive80916Neighborhood
Wilson4501 Palmer Park Boulevard80917Neighborhood
Woodland Hills3617 Woodland Hills Drive80918Neighborhood
Harlan-Wolfe905 W Cheyenne Road80906Neighborhood
Woodmen Valley2525 W Woodmen Road80919Neighborhood
Woodstone1315 Carlson Drive80919Neighborhood

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parks, Trails and Open Spaces . City of Colorado Springs . May 23, 2013 . July 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130725125551/http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=1214 . dead .
  2. Book: Duval. Banks. Laurence Parent. Insiders' Guide® to Colorado Springs. May 28, 2013. 14 June 2011. Globe Pequot Press. 978-0-7627-6936-0. 133–134.
  3. Web site: Neighborhood Parks . City of Colorado Springs . May 30, 2013.
  4. Web site: Community Parks . City of Colorado Springs . May 30, 2013.
  5. Web site: Colorado Springs Parks . City of Colorado Springs . May 30, 2013.
  6. Web site: Regional Parks . City of Colorado Springs . May 30, 2013.
  7. Web site: Parks.pdf Regional Parks . City of Colorado Springs . May 30, 2013.
  8. Web site: Open Space . City of Colorado Springs, Colorado . May 31, 2013.
  9. Web site: Trails and Open Space . Open Space Volunteers . May 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130116225706/http://openspacevolunteers.org/open-space/ . January 16, 2013 .
  10. Web site: Calendar - Volunteer Events . Open Space Volunteers . May 31, 2013.
  11. Web site: Sports Complexes . City of Colorado Springs . May 30, 2013.
  12. Web site: Sports Complexes . City of Colorado Springs . May 30, 2013.
  13. Book: Duval. Banks. Laurence Parent. Insiders' Guide® to Colorado Springs. May 28, 2013. 14 June 2011. Globe Pequot Press. 978-0-7627-6936-0. 133.
  14. Book: Duval. Banks. Laurence Parent. Insiders' Guide to Colorado Springs. May 30, 2013. 14 June 2011. Globe Pequot Press. 978-0-7627-6936-0. 135.
  15. Web site: Dog Parks . City of Colorado Springs . May 30, 2013.
  16. Web site: El Paso County: Parks, Trails, Nature Centers and Open Spaces. May 27, 2013. El Paso County.
  17. Web site: Regional Parks. May 27, 2013. City of Colorado Springs.
  18. Web site: Regional Parks amenities. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130512121422/http://www.springsgov.com/units/parksrec/Regional%20Parks.pdf. May 12, 2013. May 27, 2013. City of Colorado Springs.
  19. Web site: Community Parks. May 27, 2013. City of Colorado Springs.
  20. Web site: Community Parks amenities. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130626223459/http://www.springsgov.com/units/parksrec/Community%20Parks.pdf. June 26, 2013. May 27, 2013. City of Colorado Springs.
  21. Web site: Open Space. May 31, 2013. City of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  22. Web site: Open Space. May 31, 2013. City of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  23. Web site: Blodgett Peak Open Space. June 1, 2013. City of Colorado Springs.
  24. Web site: Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration. June 1, 2013. Open Space Volunteers.
  25. Web site: Guided Tours. June 1, 2013. Corral Bluffs Open Space.
  26. Web site: About CoBA. June 1, 2013. Corral Bluffs Open Space.
  27. Web site: High Chaparral Open Space. June 1, 2013. City of Colorado Springs.
  28. Book: Duval. Insiders' Guide to Colorado Springs. Banks. Laurence Parent. 14 June 2011. Globe Pequot Press. 978-0-7627-6936-0. 132. May 28, 2013.
  29. Web site: Neighborhood Parks. May 27, 2013. City of Colorado Springs.
  30. Web site: Neighborhood Parks amenities. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130626223534/http://www.springsgov.com/units/parksrec/Park%20Name.pdf. June 26, 2013. May 27, 2013. City of Colorado Springs.
  31. Web site: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053230/http://vrc.colorado.edu/index.php?mode=ImageDetail&v0=Category&IMAGEID=142528&OBJECTID=1018601&FILENAME=200649.jpg. March 4, 2016. January 16, 2015. Electronic Library of Colorado Architecture, Landscape, and Planning - The Regents of the University of Colorado.
  32. News: July 19, 1999. Park controversy dissolves; a year later, Peregrine neighbors are pleased. 1. The Gazette.