TheTri-Lakes A rea

Town of Green Mountain Falls 10615 Green Mountain Falls Rd, P.O. Box 524, Green Mountain Falls 80819 www.greenmountainfalls.colorado.gov • 684-9414

Population: Green Mountain Falls 875 • Chipita Park-Cascade 1,400

Average Household Income: $73,000

Median Home List Price : Green Mountain Falls $355,000 (2023) • Cascade $612,000 (2023)

The three Ute Pass communities of Cascade, Chipita Park and Green Mountain Falls stretch through the pass between Colorado Springs and Woodland Park. Historically, these communities were the sites of summer homes and grand hotels for visitors desiring cool weather and beautiful mountain settings. They also served as way stations for stagecoaches and the railroad. Today these communities provide the perfect getaway for those who desire something off the beaten path, but still want accessibility to all the modern conveniences. Sleek contemporary homes share space with rustic homesteads in breathtaking mountain settings. The award winning schools of Manitou Springs School District 14 serve the area with all types of outdoor sports and activities are just out your back door!

Monument

Monument 80132 Population: 11,793 (July 2022) 719-481-2954 www.townofmonument.org

Monument is a swiftly growing town located at the base of the Rampart Range. Monument is bordered by Pike National Forest on the west, Colorado Springs and the United States Air Force Academy on the south, the City of Castle Rock on the north and rolling plains to the east.Residents enjoy recreational hiking and biking trails, fishing and other outdoor amenities.

The Tri-Lakes area is about 19 miles north of Colorado Springs along I-25. Monument, Palmer Lake, Woodmoor, Gleneagle and Black Forest sit at an average altitude of 7,000 feet offering a diverse landscape of rolling hills, mountain terrain and thick forests. It is a vibrant place to live with easy access to first class cultural activities, medical care, educational facilities and a wide variety of attractions, shopping and outdoor recreation. Tri-Lakes is home to a thriving arts community with galleries displaying the works of local and regional artists. It is also home to the United States Air Force Academy. If you are looking for unique, come to the Tri-Lakes area.

Once home to potato farming and ice harvesting, the town has grown to a community filled with small businesses, convenient retail centers, excellent schools, art and history. Monument enjoys unique galleries and boutiques, restaurants and business offices. During the holiday season the area is a favorite stop for locals and tourists to enjoy celebrations such as Small Town Christmas and arts and craft fairs. Summer finds the town filled with beautiful flowers, Art Hop events, a huge 4th of July Celebration, Concerts in the Park and several family summer activities.

Black Forest

El Paso County/Centennial Hall

200 S. Cascade Colorado Springs 80903 adm.elpasoco.co

Public Information Office: 719-520-654

Median HomeSale Price: $957,000 (2023)

Median Household Income: $125,000

Population: 15,097 (2020 Census)

Black Forest is the dark patch of thick pine you notice north of Colorado Springs when flying into the city. Black Forest is a rural area that the residents are pretty much set on keeping that way. Many homes are situated on five or more acres. Abundant wildlife lives in the surrounding woods. Ranches that dot the area raise everything from llamas to Arabian horses. Temperatures run about ten degrees cooler than Colorado Springs, the growing season is about a month shorter and the area receives more moisture, especially in the winter. Residents enjoy miles of trails in the rolling, wooded hills of Fox Run and Black Forest Regional Parks. At the same time, Black Forest is only fifteen minutes from the malls and shopping centers located in the northern part of Colorado Springs. Black Forest’s quality of life is reflected in its good schools, spectacular homesteads, unlimited recreation…with a little wilderness thrown in for good measure.

Black Forest is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Paso County, Colorado. A CDP is a community that lacks a separate municipal government, but otherwise resembles an incorporated city or village. CDPs provide data on population identified by name, but are not legally incorporated under the laws of the state in which they are located.

Palmer Lake

42 Valley Crescent • Palmer Lake 80133 481-2953 • www.townofpalmerlake.com

Median Home List Price: $575,000 (2023)

Average Household Income: $123,000

Population: 3,104

Palmer Lake is three miles northwest of Monument at 7,200 feet above sea level. Established in 1872 atop the Palmer Divide to provided water for the steam engines of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, the surrounding area remained largely ranch and farmland until the Air Force Academy opened in 1958. Housing and growth began to boom when Colorado Springs began to migrate north. Palmer Lake has a unique charm and offers stunning views of the front range. It is home to the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts and significant commercial development along I-25. Lewis Palmer School District 38 is considered one of the best in the state.

Woodmoor & Gleneagle

Woodmoor

Median Home Sale Price: $725,000 (2023)

Median Income: $159,000

Population: Approx. 9,536

Gleneagle

Median Home Sale Price: $585,000 (2023)

Median Income: $127,000

Population: 7,043

Woodmoor and Gleneagle are unincorporated communities in the Tri-Lakes area. Woodmoor is on the east side of I-25 at exit 161. Gleneagle is just south of Monument along I-25 adjacent to the Air Force Academy. As growth has migrated north for Colorado Springs an explosion of new housing developments has made Woodmoor a very popular address in the Pikes Peak Region. Wooded lots, tennis clubs and championship golf courses are featured in many of the communities. Area schools have kept pace with growth while establishing a reputation for quality. With plentiful recreation and nearby shopping, commercial and medical services Woodmoor and Gleneagle are one of the hottest tickets in town.

Woodmoor Improvement Association

1691 Woodmoor Dr.

Monument 80132

488-2693 www.woodmoor.org

Gleneagle North Homeowners Association

P.O. Box 1922

Monument 80132

488-5883 www.gnhoa.com

Colorado

Wilderness Families

303-279-3080

Membership 281-352-2236 www.cmc.org

Family outings include camping and hiking trips. Youth education programs are available for preschoolers through 12th grade. There is a Pikes Peak group active in the Springs. Log on to the website and check out the “Pikes Pique” newsletter and CMC Pikes Peak Group on FB.

Sports Fanatics

Colorado’s professional sports teams offer special clubs and packages for children…Check these out!

“Broncos Bunch” www.denverbroncos.com

Official kids club of the Denver Broncos $30.00 membership includes a variety of items, a magazine, invitations, gift certificates, and activity passes.

“Rockies Rookies” mlb.com/rockies.

Log on for 2023 membership information! Lots of goodies including cap, jersey, gym bag and pennant.. Fan/kids-club for everyone ages 1 - 15.

Mini Mallows Kids Club Rocky Mountain Vibes @ UC Health Park • 304-5628 • www.vibesbaseball.com For $25 kids 12 and under receive tickets, t-shirts, vouchers, passes and a lot more!

Family Fun Outdoors When It’s Raining

No worries, there’s still lots of kid friendly spots to check out.

The “Bug” Museum

May Natural History Museum)

710 Rock Creek Canyon Road

719-576-0450 • coloradospringsbugmuseum.com

You name it - they’ve got it. 7,000 insects from beautiful butterflies to squishy beetles, gigantic spiders, and deadly scorpions - how can you resist?!

Penny Arcade

930 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs 80829 • 685-9815

Pikes Peak Culture Pass

Get free passes to a variety of local attractions through your library! Log on to ppld.org to reserve yours today.

Become a

First Tee Southern Colorado Valley High Golf Course (May - Oct) 525 N. Academy (indoor training center) 719-597-1932 • www.firstteesoco.org

This program if offered through The Learning Center in Colorado Springs and is a combination of golf instruction and a life skills learning curriculum. Designed for ages 7-18.

Space Foundation Discovery Center 4425 Arrowswest Dr., Colorado Springs 80907 576-8000 • www.discoverspace.org

“TOPS” Junior Ranger

Earn that badge!

The trails, open spaces and parks service (TOPS) and the Pikes Peak Library District have partnered and are offering nature packs designed for 7-13 year olds loaded with everything needed for over 30 outdoor activities that will have them exploring and observing a wide variety of environments in the local parks. Log on to the Parks and Rec webpage at www.coloradosprings.gov

Old-fashioned arcade featuring skeeball, retro rides, and hundreds of machines ranging from vintage pinball to modern video games.

Pikes Peak Library District www.ppld.org

Pikes Peak Library District is overflowing with resources for your child’s development, with a focus on fun! Head to ppld.org/kids to find upcoming classes and programs, resources for teachers and parents, creative inspiration, games, and resources for homeschool students.

Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park 80863 • 686-1820 • www.rmdrc.com

Not to be missed! An awesome display of dinosaurs, marine reptiles, pterosaurs and fish. Learning center, paleo lab, visiting exhibits, and huge retail store await your visit.

Everything you want to know about the solar ystem, planets, space missions, weather and so much more. Lots of special events and hands on exhibits.

Explore!

…what better way to spend a great day then being one with Mother Nature. Here are a few very family-friendly areas to visit.

Fountain Creek Regional Park and Nature Center (see “El Paso County Parks” in Sports & Recreation section). Ponds and marshes allow for lots of turtle and bird viewing including cormorants and great blue herons!

North Cheyenne Canon Park (see Regional Parks in Sports and Recreation section). Discovery Center, Botanical Reserve, and a very short "hike" to the Silver Cascade Falls. Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center (see “El Paso County Parks” in sports and Recreation Section). Programs, lots of wildlife, and trails to walk in a beautiful setting.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Rd., Colorado Springs 80906 633-9925 • www.cmzoo.org

Enjoy the kids train, petting zoo, pony rides and lots of special exhibits. Family programs animal encounters, parties and day camps. Log on for the full events calendar.

North Pole and Santas Workshop

5050 Pikes Peak Hwy., Cascade 684-9432 • www.northpolecolorado.com

Take a beautiful drive to 25 acres of family fun and animals, artisans, and two dozen amusement rides. Open mid-May through Christmas (of course!)

Garden of the Gods

1805 N. 30th St. • Colorado Springs

634-6666 • www.gardenofgods.com

This awesome red rock wonder is a registered National Natural Landmark. There are many miles of trails (maps are available) for easy and moderate hiking. A variety of guided tours for children can be accessed by calling 219-0105. They are very popular and reservations are required. Be sure to ask about the Junior Ranger Program for all ages.