City Life &Recreation
READERPICKS
COLORADO SKI AREA GOLD: BRECKENRIDGE
970-453-5000, breckenridge.com Breck’s the best and holds the hearts of skiers. “Always Breck!” says one. It’s close to the Pikes Peak region in a lovely Victorian village. Skiing is world class, enthuse its fans, and there are always clever events and raucous celebrations on the schedule. SILVER: MONARCH MOUNTAIN BRONZE: COPPER MOUNTAIN
DOG PARK GOLD: BEAR CREEK DOG PARK
South 21st Street at West Rio Grande, 385-5940 tinyurl.com/yyv2qh5v It’s a popular place, 25 acres in Bear Creek Regional Park, where dogs and humans can walk and run and make friends, wade in the creek and the pups can run the agility course. More than 100,000 dog visits each year. A small area is set aside for the little dogs and senior citizen canines. Says one voter, The park is “the most wonderful place to bring your fur baby to socialize and romp around.” SILVER: FOX RUN DOG PARK BRONZE: PALMER PARK DOG PARK
FITNESS CLASSES GOLD: YMCA OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION
Multiple locations, ppymca.org “Great fitness classes, excellent facilities, helpful staff and lots of equipment,” said participants. “Something for everyone and a low cost.” An added amenity, said one mother, “there’s child watch for kids while you work out.” SILVER: ORANGETHEORY FITNESS BRONZE: TRAIN WITH JOE
Stewart Sciulli of Colorado Springs jumps into the Lake Chutes after hiking the ridge above the Imperial Express Super Chair at Breckenridge Ski Resort on Dec. 22, 2010. —GAZETTE FILE
FUN WAY TO SUPPORT CHARITY GOLD: BOO AT THE ZOO — CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, 633-9925 cmzoo.org Everything about the zoo draws love from voters and has since the first Best of the Springs 25 years ago. Fun events like Boo at the Zoo just add to what makes it special and draw families and grandparents with the little ones. SILVER: PAWTOBERFEST — HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION BRONZE: THE WALDO WALDO 5K
GOLF COURSE GOLD: PATTY JEWETT MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
900 E. Espanola St., 385-6963 pattyjewettgolfshop.com Open to all. A pretty course that’s the oldest west of the Mississippi, open since 1898. Nine holes or 18 and a handy location near the center of the city. “Beautiful old trees and lovely views of Pikes Peak from the links,” says a regular. The patios are the perfect spot for weekend brunch and summer concerts. SILVER: THE BROADMOOR GOLF CLUB BRONZE: THE CLUB AT FLYING HORSE
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