Colorado Springs Parks and Gardens

(Colorado Springs, Colorado - CO, USA)

Given the outdoor lifestyle preferred by many locals in Colorado Springs, together with the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, it is little wonder that Colorado Springs boasts a number of scenic parks and impressive gardens.

Many of the parks and landscaped gardens in Colorado Springs are complete with modern sports facilities and great hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities in and around the foothills of the Rockies.

Memorial Park

Address: 1605 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO), USA
Tel: +1 719 385 5940
This city park boasts a range of sporting facilities including an ice center, velodrome, baseball fields, volleyball and tennis courts, and jogging trails.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Monument Valley Park

Address: 170 West Cache La Poudre Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO), USA
Tel: +1 719 385 5940
Home to a number of landscaped gardens including formal begonia and rose gardens, this park is spread downtown along the banks of Monument Creek and includes a good variety of sporting facilities and playgrounds.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Mueller State Park

Address: Divide, Colorado (CO), USA
Tel: +1 719 687 2366
A favorite among locals is this expansive state park on the western slopes of Pikes Peak. Home to a range of wildlife, its dramatic landscape and scenic beauty is breathtaking. Camping, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, fishing and horseback riding are all on offer at this spectacular park.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge

North Cheyenne Canon Park

Address: 2120 South Cheyenne Canon Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO), USA
Tel: +1 719 578 6146
This park is a popular swimming destination during the summer when locals flock to the pristine waters of North Cheyenne Creek and its series of lovely cascades and waterfalls. Much of the park consists of untouched forest crisscrossed with hiking trails as well as popular rock climbing spots, while adjacent to the entrance is the Starsmore Discovery Center, home to maps, information and a climbing wall.
Open hours: May to October, daily - 05:00 to 23:00, November to April, daily - 05:00 to 21:00
Admission: ITLE2]Palmer Park Address: 3650 Maizeland Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado CO, USA
Tel: +1 719 385 5940
This park was given to the city in 1899 by Colorado Springs founder, General William Jackson Palmer. It offers great views of the city as well as a comprehensive network of walking trails showcasing a myriad of wildlife and different types of vegetation. Also included in Palmer Park are a number of picnic areas, baseball fields and volleyball courts.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free