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South Suburban Reservoir
Closed starting Wednesday October 14th through spring 2021 South Suburban Reservoir is a reservoir located just 3.6 miles from Colorado Springs, in El Paso County, in the state of Colorado, United States. Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod […]
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Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area
Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area is a popular and charming location for those who enjoy fishing, hiking, biking and horseback riding under the beautiful blue Colorado sky. It is a 36-acre regional recreation site nestled at the foot of picturesque Ben Lomand Mountain. The lake and a long stretch of the New Sante Fe Regional […]
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Florissant Fossil Beds
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado. Florissant Fossil Beds is open year round and […]
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Hogbacks Open Space Park
What a unique place! The term hogbacks refers to the land formations just east of Skyline Drive. They consist of a series of geologically unique, large mounds of earth — and thus the name. For years this area was not protected or developed. ATV and dirt bike paths went everywhere, causing vegetation loss, erosion and […]
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Red Rocks Group Campground and Picnic Area
Red Rocks Group Campground is located 4 miles north of the town of Woodland Park, Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for hiking, biking and visiting the nearby 5-acre Manitou Lake. The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people and 44 vehicles. It can be reserved for overnight or day use. […]
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Rampart Reservoir
Rampart Reservoir is a reservoir northwest of the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado in the Pike National Forest. The reservoir is located on a granite plateau approximately 9,000 feet above sea level. This water supplies the domestic drinking water for the city of Colorado Springs. The reservoir has been stocked with fish by the Colorado […]
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Rainbow Falls Historic Site
The Rainbow Falls Historic Site consists of the namesake Rainbow Falls and a small series of waterfalls downstream. The five acres are developed with a parking area, trailhead, covered kiosk with historical and geological interpretive information, picnic benches and tables, a 0.15 mile trail from the parking area to the Falls, secondary trails along Fountain […]
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Homestead Ranch Park
Located at the edge of Black Forest this 450 acre regional park has diverse topography ranging from rolling, open meadows to tree-covered bluffs running the length of the park. A natural spring-fed pond and creek in the central valley of the park attracts deer, coyotes, foxes, fishing and over 35 types of waterfowl and birds. […]
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Harlan Wolfe Ranch – Community Garden and Park
This property is a historic homestead that sits on a 4-acre city park straddling Cheyenne Creek. There is an old brick house build in 1896 that is currently being restored. Click here for more information Address: 915 W Cheyenne Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 | Get Directions
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Memorial Park
Memorial Park in Colorado Springs is a multi-use park that features multiple baseball fields, tennis courts, an aquatic center, the a bicycle velodrome, an ice skating center, basketball courts, sand volleyball and many multi-use sports fields. There are also playground and picnic areas that can be reserved for groups. Prospect Lake sits at the center […]
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Mountain View Adventure Park
The new park is located on site of the renovated BMX track. Bring the family out for a day of fun. Enjoy one of the many new amenities we have to offer. Choose from Adventure Playground, Disc Golf, Sledding Hill, BMX Track, Dog Park or our 2.5K Hiking/Biking Trail. Or you can simply pack a […]
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Fox Run Regional Park
The Fox Run Dog Park was opened in 2013 at the request of citizens who wanted a safe place to let their dogs off-leash in Fox Run Regional Park. The five-acre off-leash park is in a fenced area in the southeast corner of Fox Run Regional Park.
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Paint Mines Interpretive Park
The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is one of El Paso County’s most unique open spaces. The Paint Mines are named for their colorful clays that were collected by American Indians to make paint. Brightly colored bands, caused by oxidized iron compounds, are found in varying amounts throughout the many different layers of clay. Located in […]
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Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is the most visited attraction in the Pikes Peak region, offering FREE admission, iconic views, new interactive museum exhibits, world class shopping, and the fun and exciting Geo-Trekker Theater movie experience. Cell service is available on site. For more information Address: 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado […]
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Fountain Creek Nature Center
Walk the wetlands, search for great blue herons, and explore Fountain Creek – only 15 minutes south of downtown Colorado Springs! An “oasis on the plains” with ponds marshes, meadows, cottonwood forests, and Fountain Creek, the nature center is attractive to visitors of all ages. The nature center offers a unique look into the Cattail […]
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Bear Creek Nature Center
Hike the foothills, search for mule deer, and discover Bear Creek! Scrub oak thicket, ponderosa pine forests, meadows, a mountain creek, and abundant foothills wildlife attract children and adults to Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center. Interpretive programs, special events, guided and self-guided tours, and media presentations are offered all year. Outside, two miles […]
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Mueller State Park
A popular watchable wildlife area, Mueller is home to abundant wildlife including elk, black bear, hawks, and mule deer. Mueller State Park has over 5,000 acres of spring-fed meadows, forested ridges and massive rocks of Pikes Peak Granite with several ponds that dot the landscape. The park supports a variety of plant-life ranging from native […]
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Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Enjoy Cheyenne Mountain State Park year round! Renew your spirit and connect with the outdoors while enjoying the sunny but cool days. Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, or biking on our 21 plus miles of trails waiting just for you. Come visit “The Trail’s End” visitor center for boundless resources, educational exhibits, souvenir and refreshment shopping, […]
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Ute Valley Park
Ute Valley Park is home to diverse wildlife, vegetation and rich archeological features. The rocky-forested hogback formations are an integral part of the Colorado Springs backdrop, a place of important historical, environmental, scenic and recreational value. The park has an extensive network of trails that range in difficulty levels, from beginner to more advanced for […]
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North Slope Recreation Area
Come experience the breathtaking beauty of North Slope Recreation Area on Pikes Peak! The area is along Pikes Peak Highway and is at over 9,200 feet in elevation. There are three cold water reservoirs available for fishing that have an abundance of Brook, Brown, Cutbow, Cutthroat, Lake and Rainbow trout. Purists can test their fly-fishing skills at secluded North Catamount […]
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Black Forest Regional Park
The crisp air and smell of the ponderosa pines give a distinctive feeling to this 385-acre regional park. There are spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. The developed area, with turf playfields, tennis courts, playground, and two picnic pavilions were created in natural openings of the forest. This park is open year-round […]
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Quail Lake
Quail Lake Park in southern Colorado Springs is a popular and scenic city park bordering Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard and Quail Lake Road. The 113-acre park offers lots of recreational opportunities, many centered on 22-acre Quail Lake, include motorized boating, fishing, bicycling, running, picnicking, hiking, and sledding. The park features a basketball court, two sand volleyball […]
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Manitou Park Lake
Manitou Lake is a 5-acre reservoir where the entire family can enjoy fishing and hiking with a trail that runs around the lake. This small reservoir is fed by Trout Creek and has several beaver ponds above the lake. Picnic sites have tables, fire grates, and trash collection. The lake is stocked regularly by the […]
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Crystal Creek Reservoir
Crystal Creek Reservoir is located on Pikes Peak and is a great place to take kids fishing. It is one of three that are part of the North Slope Recreation Area located northeast of Colorado Springs. Owned and managed by the City of Colorado Springs, these scenic water supply reservoirs and the surrounding area offer […]
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