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Tickets: 720-258-3333 • www.denverbroncos.com
Denver Nuggets (NBA)
Ball Arena • 1000 Chopper Drive, Denver 80204
Tickets: 303-287-DUNK • www.nba.com/nuggets
College Teams
Colorado College (Tigers)
14 E. Cache La Poudre Colorado Springs 80903 (mailing)
Tickets, Events & Information: 389-6100 www.cctigers.com
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (Mountain Lions)
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. , Colorado Springs 80918 www.gomountainlions.com
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 www.goairforcefalcons.com
Colorado Springs
Youth & Adult Sports
1315 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs 80909 719-385-8531 • www.coloradopsrings.gov
Offers large variety of adult programs and youth sports, community programs and camps. There is a list of practice schedules and game sites and applications for those wishing to become a volunteer coach or referee online as well at www.coloradosprings.gov
Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
1401 Recreation Way, Colorado Springs 80905 719-385-5940 • www.coloradosprings.gov
Lists all the parks, trails and open spaces, sports links, recreation areas and city owned cultural venues.
Therapeutic Recreation (for those with disabilities)
385-6958
Baseball/Softball
Academy Little League (Baseball & Softball)
P.O. Box 62761, Colorado Springs 80962 • www.academylittleleague.org
Approximately 62 teams serving 4-14 year olds in the northern communities. City of Colorado Springs www.coloradosprings.gov • 385-6531 (Sports office)
Recreational baseball for youth Pre-K thru 12th grade and adult softball program.
Colorado Baseball Academy
5815 Mark Dabling, Colorado Springs 80919 200-5692 • www.cbaseball.net
Tball for ages 3-6, Baseball for ages 7-18
Colorado Springs Little League www.coloradospringslittleleague.com
P.O. Box 76742, Colorado Springs 80970
Boys and girls T-ball, baseball, softball for ages 4-16
Tri-Lakes Little League (baseball and softball)
P.O. Box 1730, Monument 80132 sports.bluesombrero.com
Serving children 4-14 in Monument, Palmer Lake, and Northern Colorado Springs
West El Paso Baseball
P.O. Box 60872, Colorado Springs 80960 648-5171 • www.westelpasobaseball.com
Climbing - Indoor, Mountain, Rock
Rock climbing is available in the Colorado Springs area and it requires an annual permit. The permit may be obtained online at www.coloradosprings.gov Rock climbing is allowed at: Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Canyon, Red Rock Canyon
Open Space and Ute Valley Park. For more information call Parks and Recreation. 719-385-5940.
Colorado Climbing Co.
966-1579 • coclimbing.com
Guided climbs for all levels, rock, ice snow.
If you’re really into CLIMBING, you might want to try Via Ferrata (Italian for “iron path”). It’s a new adventure you can find at the Cave of the Winds Mountain Park or Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, two of only five rock climbing paths open to the public in Colorado. Buckle into a secure harness connected to metal rungs and navigate your way through a canyon course. It’s New, It’s Fun –Got to do!
Colorado Mountain Club Pikes Peak Chapter
303-279-3080 • www.cmc.org • Colorado Springs
Statewide organization with local chapters promoting recreational opportunities including classes, programs, hiking, climbing, skiing, and other outdoor adventures.
Front Range Climbing Co.
1676 S. 21st St.. • Colorado Springs 80904 632-5822 • www.frontrangeclimbing.com
Professionally trained guides teach 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
1819 N. Corona St., Colorado Springs 80907
Local: 368-9524 • www.pikespeakalpineschool.com
Beginning through advanced – climb rock, ice or snow…Pikes Peak/Colorado Rockies. Education and safety classes offered.
Summer baseball for youth ages 7-18 in southern Colorado Springs.
Ballooning
Adventures Out West (flys from 4310 E. Fountain Blvd.) 578-0935 • www.advoutwest.com
Rainbow Ryders
888-646-9173 • www.rainbowryders.com
Biking
Colorado Springs has 120 miles of urban trails, 160 miles of park trails, and 61 miles of unpaved mountain bike trails. For info on the Bike-n-Bus program and locating bike racks and lockers call 719-385-7433. Interactive bike map online at www.coloradosprings.gov
Colorado Springs Cycling Club bikesprings.org
Pikes Peak Greenway (15 miles) www.cospringstrails.com
Combines with Fountain Creek Regional Trail and New Santa Fe Trail for a 40.5 mile ride.
Bowling
Academy Lanes
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs • 333-4709
AMF Colorado Springs
999 N. Circle Dr. Colorado Springs • 596-5257
Pinheadz Bowl
1867 N. Circle Dr.
Colorado Springs • 344-8408
Harmony Bowl
3845 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs • 591-1000
King Pin Lanes
3410 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs • 574-0820
Pike Ride
235-5862 • www.pikeride.org
Bike share program.
Trails and Open Space Coalition
702 E. Boulder St., Ste. 200 Colorado Springs 80903 633-6884 www.trailsandopenspaces.org
Trail maps online including Barr Trail up Pikes Peak.
Peak Bowling Center 2861 N. Prospect
Colorado Springs • 636-5193
Peterson Lanes Peterson AFB • 556-4607
Summit Interquest
1180 Interquest Parkway
Colorado Springs • 278-3861
Thunder Alley Bowl
6391 Chiles Ave., Bldg 1511
Fort Carson • 719-526-5542
City Rock
21 N. Nevada • Colorado Springs 80903 • 634-9099 • www.climbcityrock.com
Indoor & outdoor progressive lessons. Special family and group times and programs. Party facilities. Springs Climbing Center
4642 Northpark Dr., Colorado Springs 80918
260-1050 • www.springsclimbingcenter.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.
Gripstone
6220 Tutt Blvd., Colorado Springs 80923 • 719-559-4747 • gripstonecs.com
Gripstone has Olympic caliber speed climbing walls, fitness equipment, classes, camps, and competitions for all ages.
Pure Bouldering Gym
1401 S. 8th St., Colorado Springs 80905 • 719-633-5511 • pureboulderinggym.co
Boating
Prospect Lake (open year round)
In Memorial Park • 1705 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
Motorized watercraft allowed and paddleboards and kayaks are available to rent.
Quail Lake
In Quail Lake Park • 915 E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd.
No motorized watercraft allowed. Paddleboards are available to rent.
Seasonable boating permits are available at Sertich Ice Center in Memorial Park. 719-385-5983. Non-motorized day permits for boats can be purchased at on-site kiosks. All updated regulations, statutes and registration applications can be found at www.cpw.state.co.us
Cowboy Rodeo & Bull Riding
Professional Bull Riders
101 W. Riverwalk, Pueblo 81003 • 719-242-2800 www.pbr.com
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
101 Pro Rodeo Dr., Colorado Springs 80919 593-8840 • www.prorodeo.com
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Museum of the American Cowboy
103 Pro Rodeo Dr., Colorado Springs 80919 528-4764 • www.prorodeohalloffame.com
Dogsledding
Alpine Adventures
West Leadville • 719-486-9899 www.alpineadventuresdogsledding.com
Good Times Adventures
Breckenridge • 970-453-7604 www.goodtimesadventures.com
Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works
Steamboat Springs • 970-870-1782 www.steamboatdogsledding.com
Krabloonik Kennels
Snowmass • 970-923-3953 www.krabloonik.com
Fishing
Fountain Creek Regional Park in Fountain
• Willow Springs ponds have catfish, bluegill and rainbow trout.
Mountain Musher
Vail • 970-653-7877 www.mountainmusher.com
Sled Dog Tours at Durango Dog Ranch
Hesperus • 970-759-1691 www.durangodogranch.com
Wintermoon Sled Dog Adventures
Telluride • 970-729-0058 www.wintermoonsleddogadventures.com
Hang Gliding
U.S. Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (USHPA)
Hiking
U.S. Forest Service Ranger Station (Pikes Peak)
601 S. Weber, Colorado Springs
636-1602 • Maps available.
Colorado State Parks (Southeast Region)
4255 Sinton Rd., Colorado Springs
227-5250 • www.cpw.state.co.us
List of parks and maps including Cheyenne Mountain and Mueller.
El Paso County Parks
2002 Creek Crossing
Colorado Springs
520-7529
The Mighty Manitou the Manitou incline is not for the faint of heart. it is 2,744 steps to the heavens above that gains 2,000 feet of elevation in just under one mile. the average grade is 45 percent, but in places it can be as steep as 68 percent. it is not ada accessible and no dogs are allowed (for their safety and health). Checkout the information about the incline on www.visitcos.com – it s got all t he info you need to know!
1685 W. Uintah St. • Colorado Springs 80904 632-8300 • www.ushpa.org
• duckwood pond offers plenty of fish including largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, green sunfish, and rainbow trout.
Garden of the Gods RV Resort in Colorado Springs adm.elpasoco.com/parks
If you’re looking for a good trail to hike or bike check in here and have at it!
Call or log-on for list of schools, clubs and locations.
• pikeview resevoir is popular for those looking for largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and saugeye.
Manitou Lake in located seven miles north of Woodland Park and is a U.S. Forest Service Lake Crowded on the weekends, this popular spot is heavily stocked with trout throughout the summer.
Monument Lake in Monument
Provides easy shore access and is stocked with rainbow trout. You’ll also find catfish, perch, bluegill, and largemouth bass.
Memorial Park in Colorado Springs
Prospect Lake has bluegill, carp, catfish, crappie, sunfish, perch, rainbow trout and walleye. License required, no ice fishing allowed.
Quail Lake in Colorado Springs
Quail Lake has some of the best warm water fishing and is stocked with rainbow trout. Catfish, green sunfish, wiper, striped bass, trout, and bluegill can also be found.
Schryver Park Pond in Manitou Springs
This small mineral water pond is a great spot for beginners and young children and is regularly stocked with rainbow trout.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regulations brochures are updated and available online. Information includes license requirements and fee structures. Laws regarding restrictions and possession limits can be found here. Maps of all the waters fish species and pictures for identification are included.
The office is located at:
4255 Sinton Rd., Colorado Springs 227-5200, www.cpw.state.co.us
Hunting
Everything you need to know about hunting, seasonal dates and fees, big game, small game, waterfowl, and mountain lion regulations can be found at cwp.state.co.us. Locations, tips, statistics, licenses, and their applications are also available. Online brochures are updated.
• Southeast Region Colorado Parks and Wildlife 4255 Sinton Road, Colorado Springs 80907 227-5200
• www.cpw.state.co.us
Colorado Springs
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
1401 Recreation Way
Colorado Springs
385-5940 • www.coloradosprings.gov
(click on parks)
Detailed park and interactive trail maps online.
Trails and Open Spaces Coalition
702 E Boulder, Colorado Springs 633-6884 www.trailsandopenspaces.org
Information about “greenway project” and popular trails.!
Ice Skating/Hockey
Monument Ice Rinks
16240 Old Denver Hwy., Monument 80132 487-8572 • www.monumenticerinks.com
Open skating (hockey and freestyle), clinics and lessons.
Ed Robson Arena
Colorado College • 849 N Tejon, Colorado Springs 80903 • www.edrobsonarena.com
Indoor ice arena. Home of the Colorado College Tigers. This 3,400 seat venue is state-of-the-art, and can be used in a variety of ways - complete with retail space, restaurants, and other concessions.
Jump-Spin Skating Academy
935 Saturn Dr., #208, Colorado Springs 80906 • 527-1015 • www.jumpspin.com
Offers instruction from basic skating to advanced figure skating, ice dancing and inline skating at all the ice arenas listed in this section.
The Broadmoor World Arena Ice Hall
3185 Venetucci Blvd. • Colorado Springs 80906
Skating Office: 477-2153 • www.broadmoorworldarena.com
The World Arena offers lessons to the public (figure skating and hockey). There are public skating hours, pick up hockey and drop-in speedskating times as well.
Sertich Ice Center
In Memorial Park (corner of Pikes Peak & Union) • Colorado Springs 385-5983 • www.coloradosprings.gov
Public skating, figure skating, hockey camps.
Horseback Riding
Academy Riding Stables
4 El Paso Blvd. • Colorado Springs
633-5667 • www.academyridingstables.com
Guided leisure trail riding through the Garden of the Gods.
American Safari Ranch Hwy 285 & CR7 • Near Fairplay
836-2700 • www.americansafariranch.com
Guided trail rides 9,600 feet above sea level at Colorado’s award-winning dude ranch.
Fountain Riding and Roping Club
Metcalfe Park • E. Ohio Street, Fountain 80817 www.fountainrrc.com
Mark Reyner Stables Therapeutic Riding Center
3254 Paseo Rd., Colorado Springs, 80909 • 634-4173 • www.cstrc.org
Mueller State Park
21045 Hwy. 67 S., Divide • 687-6867 • www.cpw.state.co.us
27 Miles of horse riding trails.
Old Stage Riding Stables
6620 Old Stage Rd., Colorado Springs 80906
448-0371 • www.comtnadventure.com
Scenic mountain trails in Pike National Forest.
Triple B Ranch
27640 N. Hwy. 67, Woodland Park
687-8899 • www. triplebranch.com
Riding and lodging.
Jeep Tours
Adventures Out West – Western Jeep Tours 578-0935 • 800-755-0935 www.advoutwest.com
Colorado Jeep Tours
427-2009 • www.coloradojeeptours.com
Mountain Jeep Tours
357-0537 • www.mountainjeepllc.com
Tours of Pikes Peak and 11 Mile Canyon.
Mountain Biking
Barr Trail (In Manitou Springs)
Offers spectacular views, more than 7,900 vertical feet, 26.2 miles round trip to the summit of Pikes Peak.
Bear Creek Loop
Shooting
Pikes Peak Mountain Bike Tours
888-593-3062 • www.bikepikespeak.com
Bike tours for all skill levels.
Fountain Creek Regional 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 • cpw.state.co.us
There are 19 miles of trails designated for mountain biking. Must stay on these trails which are gravel, moderate and steep (not easy).
North Cheyenne Canon
N. Cheyenne Canon Rd. • www.cheyennecanon.org
All trail information is on the website.
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.
Rockhound Tours
684-2408 • www.rockhoundatv.com
Offers trail rides with gorgeous views.
Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex
Fort Carson
7790 Route 1 • 896-6196 • www.armymwr.com
Teller County Trails
Teller County bike trails include:
Bear Canyon in Pike National Park • Manitou Springs
Described as “scenic and exhilarating”, loose gravel, great views.
Log on for rates and hours. The range complex sits on 400 acres of army land. The entrance is outside of Fort Carson. A joint venture between the Army, County, Sheriff, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division, this facility is open to those 6 years old and up. Now open for rifle and pistol shooting (120 positions across 7 ranges), a skeet and trap range, clubhouse with retail store and restaurant will be added in phases.
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 Parkand is a 2.75 mile gravel path.
Gold Camp Trail – In Cripple Creek, this trail is three 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 www.trailcentral.com www.trailsandopenspaces.org/trails
Mountaintop Snow Tubing
Keystone Resort Adventure Point
970-496-4386 • keystoneresort.com
Winter Park Resort Coca-Cola Tube Park
970-722-5422 • winterparkresort.com
Frisco Adventure Park
970-668-2558 • townoffrisco.com
Vail Resort Adventure Park
970-754-8245 • vail.com
Copper Mountain Tubing Hill
866-416-9874 • coppercolorado.com
Call for height and or age requirements. Reservations are either required or recommended.
Rafting/Kayaking
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
Raft Masters • 719-275-6645 • www.raftmasters.com
Royal Gorge Rafting • 719-275-7238 • www.royalgorgerafting.net
Whitewater Adventure Outfitters • 275-4500 • www.waorafting.com
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 website with information on various trails: www.trailsandopenspaces.org
Skiing
10 Best Resorts in the U.S. 2023/2024
Narrowing the best of the best ski resorts in Colorado is next to impossible! Here’s a list from the skiers that ski the most and are definitly worth a visit. www.snowpak.com
#1 - Breckenridge #7 - Palisades Tahoe
#2 - Vail (Squaw Valley)
#3 - Aspen Snowmass #8 - Beaver Creek
#4 - Alta #9 - Steamboat
#5 - Jackson Hole #10 - Snowbird
#6 - Telluride
Sky Diving
High Sky Adventures Parachute Club
Fremont County Airport • Penrose
598-5867 • www.highskyadventurespc.com ifly Colorado Springs
Offers first jump classes.
719-400-4359 • iflyworld.com
Offers indoor skydiving
Colorado Mountain Skydive
Fremont County Airport • Penrose
285-4050 • www.coloradomountainskydive.com
Swimming
Public:
Cheyenne Mountain Aquatic Center (At the high school)
1200 Cresta Rd. • Colorado Springs • 227-7665
Cottonwood Creek Family Center
(Open All Year / Indoor Wave Pool)
3920 Dublin Blvd. • Colorado Springs • 385-6508
Operated by the YMCA
John Venezia Park - The Watering Hole
(Spray ground) Located at the intersection of Briargate Parkway and Union Blvd., Colorado Springs. 385-5940
Manitou Springs Aquatic & Fitness Center (Open All Year)
202 Manitou Ave • Colorado Springs • 685-9735
Memorial Park Rec Center
280 S. Union • 385-5984 Operated by the YMCA
Prospect Lake (Swimming & Boating in Memorial Park)
619 E. Prospect Dr. • Beach House: 227-1796 Operated by the YMCA
Uncle Wilber Fountain (In Acacia Park)
Municipal Pools:
Deerfield Hills Spray Ground (Summer Only)
4290 Deerfield Hills • Colorado Springs 80916 • 385-5996
Monument Valley Park (Summer Only)
220 Mesa Rd. • Colorado Springs • 578-6636 • Operated by the YMCA
Portal Pool (Summer Only)
3535 N. Hancock Ave. • Colorado Springs • 388-8287 • Operated by the YMCA
Wilson Ranch Pool (Summer Only)
2335 Allegheny Dr. • Colorado Springs • 598-3226 • Operated by the YMCA
YMCA
The Pikes Peak YMCA operates numerous pools in the region, additional information can also be found online at www.ppymca.org
Tennis/Pickleball
Memorial Park Tennis Center Monument Valley Park (15 courts) (15 outdoor courts) Venezia Park (4 courts)
1315 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Mid Shooks Run Park (2 courts)
Colorado Springs 80909 Additional Tennis Opportunities
385-6023 • www.coloradosprings.gov
There are approximately 45 city tennis courts which can be found in various city parks. Locations and details can be found at www.coloradosprings.gov. El Paso County has tennis courts at Bear Creek Regional Park and Black Forest. Private courts and clubs can be accessed at www.coloradotennis.com.
Soccer
City of Colorado Springs
385-6531 • www.coloradosprings.gov
Youth soccer for Pre-K-12th grade.
Colorado Springs Adult Soccer League
P.O. Box 2021, Monument, 80132 www.coasl.com
Pikes Peak Rush Soccer
428-1350 • www.rushpikespeak.com
Recreational and competitive programs 3 yrs to adult.
Colorado Springs Sports Center
2450 Canada Dr. • Colorado Springs
637-3695 • www.letsplaysoccer.com
Indoor, year round, all ages!
Pride Soccer Club Complex - 8700 E Woodman, Colorado Springs Office - 5955 Lehman Dr, Ste. 100, Colorado Springs 597-6700 • www.pridesoccer.com
Youth ages 4-19, all levels.
Major Area Parks
Community Parks (maps online)
For more information, call the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 1401 Recreation Way, 385-5940, www.coloradosprings.gov
Colorado Springs has over 9,000 acres of parkland and 500 acres of trails. They encompass a wide variety of areas from forested foothills and scenic mesas to rock formations and sheer walled canyons. Thousands of acres are devoted to small neighborhood parks and community parks.
America the Beautiful Park: Cimino Drive off Colorado Avenue. Playground walking paths with access to Midland Trail and Pikes Peak Greenway Trail.
Cottonwood Creek Park: Dublin and Rangewood. Recreation center with indoor pool, baseball fields, in-line hockey, soccer fields, tennis, disc golf course, jogging trail.
John Venezia is located at the intersection of Briargate Parkway and Union Blvd on the north side. Sporting a “ranch” theme, the amenities include soccer fields, in-line hocky rink/basketball court, pickleball courts, playground, sprayground, and walking trails.
Memorial Park: Pikes Peak and Hancock Ave. Aquatic and fitness center. Prospect Lake (allows motorized and non-motorized boating), water skiing, Sertich Ice Center, Velodrome. Sports Center includes baseball diamonds, football/soccer fields, tennis center, walking trails, concession stands and vending machines. Also home to a new expansive skateboard park.
Monument Valley Park: Monroe St. to Kiowa St. along Monument Creek. Fishing, ball fields, outdoor swimming pool picnicking, playgrounds, tennis/pickleball courts, trails, demonstration gardens.
Norman Coleman “Bulldog” Park: Tutt Avenue north of the Skysox Stadium. Undeveloped (Site plans online.)
Quail Lake Park: Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. and Quail Lake Rd. Non-motorized boating, fishing, jogging trail, playground, sand volleyball courts, sledding, picnicking.
Rampart Park: Parking lot off Lexington Drive, north of Rampart High School. Basketball, baseball, tennis courts, playground, BMX track, soccer field and dog park. Wilson Ranch: On Allegheny Drive. Outdoor pool, playground, tennis courts, in-line hockey and basketball hoops.
Regional Parks (Maps online)
Garden of the Gods: 1,341 acres. 3130 N. 30th St. Visitors center, twenty major rock formations, rock climbing, eight miles of trails, Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site.
North Cheyenne Canon: 1,600 acres. 2110 N. Cheyenne Canon Rd. Starsmore Discovery Center, Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center, miles of hiking and equestrian trails, Silver Cascade Falls, White Fir Botanical Reserve.
North Slope Recreation: 2,267 acres. Pikes Peak Toll Rd. off Hwy. 24. Three reservoirs on North Slope of Pikes Peak. No swimming. Non-motorboating, fishing, biking, hiking.
Palmer: 731 acres. 3650 Maizeland Rd. and North Academy Boulevard. Baseball diamonds, playground, football/soccer field, volleyball courts, horse stables, 25 miles of trails, dog park.
South Slope Recreation Area: This is a high altitude experience on the south slope of Pikes Peak; the drive from downtown takes approximately 1 1/2 hours and is open Thursday - Sunday from the end of May until the end of September. A permit is required and can be purchased online. Fishing and boating are permitted at McReynolds and Mason reservoirs, water level permitting.
Ute Valley: 338 acres. 1705 Vindicator Drive. Wetland area, biking and hiking trails.
Open Space
Red Rock Canyon: 1,474 acres. 3550 W. High St. off I-25 along Highway 24. Miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, 2 “off leash” dog loops, rock climbing with permit, picnic pavilion, and portable toilets at main parking lots. For trail maps and information on other city open spaces, log on to coloradosprings.gov.
El Paso County Parks
8,000 acres, 109 miles of trails, 2 nationally recognized nature centers and over 1,000 programs. Log on to www.communityservices.elpasoco.com 719-520-7529.
Bear Creek: 21st at West Rio Grande Ave. Located in the Rocky Mountain foothills, there are ten miles of trails, playing fields, volleyball, basketball, tennis courts, archery range, 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.
Clear Spring Ranch Park: Located along Fountain Creek in Fountain. The 930 acres offers grassland and foothill ecosystems, miles of trails, a pavilion and restrooms.
Falcon Regional Park: Off Eastonville Road, East of Meridian Ranch Development. 215 acres will have active sports areas and open spaces.
Fox Run: Roller Coaster Road at Stella Drive. A thickly forested winter wonderland, perfect for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Climbing rock, playing fields, picnic areas, 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, stocked ponds, 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 is located at the edge of the Black Forest and is 450 acres in size. Has a 3 mile horse trail, playground, pavilions.
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.
Rainbow Falls: Features a 50 ft. waterfall, unique rock formations, and trail to the top. Located at west end of Manitou Springs off Serpentine Drive.
Rock Island Trail follows an abandoned railway line. The 10.5 miles of gravel surface makes it a safe passage for non-motorized use.
Ute Pass Regional Trail This 40 mile trail, being completed in sections, will connect Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek in Teller County. It is part of the American Discovery and America the Beautiful trails which are historic and used in pilgramages by the Ute Indians.
Widefield Community Park Disc 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. Playground, basketball and pickleball courts, trails and exercise areas. Fontaine Blvd. at Drury Lane.
Teller County Parks
For more information call 687-8812 Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or visit www.co.teller.co.us, click on “Parks Division”.
Florissant Community Park: 358 Circle Drive (off Hwy. 24) in Florissant. Ten acres of fun including basketball court, play lot, ballfield, picnic area and home of the 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 Community 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. Divide loop 2 1/2 mile hiking trail
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 Fairground: Located on Teller County Road #1 in Cripple Creek. Home of the county 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.cpw.state.co.us.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park: 2,701 acres. Located along Hwy. 115 at 410 JL Ranch Heights (across from Fort Carson). Comprised of “prairie to peak” ecosystems, it includes 21 trails covering 28 miles of biking/hiking, archery range, educational and interpretive programs and campgrounds with full hook-up facilities available. Call 719-576-2016 for reservations.
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 15,377 acres and 60 miles of shoreline. Two marinas, on-site fish hatchery, Rock Canyon swim beach, 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 Park
For more information visit www.fs.usda.gov
Pike National Forest: Comprised of 1,106,604 acres along the Front Range (over 3 million acres total) and Mosquito Mountains. It is the home of Pikes Peak, Barr National Recreation Trail, Manitou Park, Rampart Reservoir, Gold Camp Road and much more! Administrative office in Pueblo, Colorado. Call 719-553-1400 for more info.
Pikes Peak Ranger District
601 South Weber • Colorado Springs 80903 636-1602
