My son and I started in on the Fountain Creek trail at the El Pomar Youth Sports Complex and hit an…read moreout and back 13+ mile jog on a freezing Saturday afternoon. I will admit I was quite spoiled from a river trail we use to run in Georgia along the Chattahoochee. This certainly is not that. While I was able to spot several beautiful birds (a blue heron and snowy egret) the trail itself felt desolate which I typically enjoy but was rather bored of out here. A few points felt a wee bit sketch. Graffiti, abandoned shopping carts, homeless encampments, lots of trash in the river (which was flowing more along the lines of a creek than a river) but all in all the trail is in good condition. For a flat out and back this trail serves its purpose but I'm certain there are more picturesque trails for us to find.

This tranquil little oasis of the high desert is a quick and easy trip from Colorado Springs…read more Lovely for an afternoon.

Has all the park amenities a small town could need. Except a rec center, unfortunately. Weekly…read morefarmer's market here is largely disappointing, though with some recent improvements. Skate park and horse ring are nice. Trails lead off to nearby parks. Lots of biting insects. Good dog park.

The family has a great time at the volleyball pits and playground. Watching the horses at the arena…read moreis always a sight to see. Labor Day the place is full of amazing vendors. Thunder in the valley is also a fun time. So many wonderful memories of my kids playing baseball there as well.

We saw some really cool stuff here including a duck that had made a next by the small waterfall…read more The pond is fun to walk around and there were baby geese that my kids enjoyed watching. The playground is pretty good and had an interesting merry-go-round of sorts. There is also a cool rock bridge you can cross as you walk around the pond. The ice-cream truck came by while we were there as well.

Wow !! It was super nice & VERY inclusive; they had a whole setup for wheelchairs with multiple…read morethings to do! We'll definitely be back

Views of mountains, the amazing design of the art, the lawn to fly a kite, the unique free flowing…read moredesign of the bridge, all of these things should capture your attention and draw you in for a relaxing visit at the park! Paid parking but it's super cheap so show up and have a good time. You can thank me later because whenever you have friends or family visit Colorado, this will be a spot you start shuttling everyone to tour! There is also a museum which does have a fee so if you have extra time and a few bucks pop in!

Really beautiful park! Situated with Mountain View's in the back! You can walk from the Olympics…read moremuseum over the bridge to it or park alongside the park! It's free to explore. There are bathrooms available as well. The big circle is a fountain in the summer!

This is such a beautiful trail. Easy access, not a lot of people, wide trail space, and the most…read moreamazing views. Only downside is the construction on the 2 ponds next to each other. Both are currently gated & 1 is entirely dried up. Other than that, this is my favorite trail in Colorado Springs.

One of the many beautiful walking trails in Colorado Springs. I came here for the first time this…read moreweek for a sunrise hike to beat the heat and was sad that I haven't come here sooner. The terrain is nice and easy, but still options for elevation. There were beautiful wildflowers, reservoirs and views of the mountains throughout. It's located right by Cheyenne canyon. Gait was closed before 5am...probably opens at 5, but you can still park on the street and easily access the park.

I wanted to try something new and something different and it was definitely worth the wait to try…read morethis out. It's a perfect walk. The views are spectacular!! It's definitely a must try if you're in town and want to try something different!! No dogs are allowed here that's the only downfall but other than that it's really good to experience!

The Paint Mine Interpretive Park was a really nice surprise. It's more of a walk than a true hike,…read morewhich makes it easy and relaxed, but still very scenic. I went when there was a light layer of snow, and it made everything sparkle a bit. Super pretty and peaceful. The park is very much in the middle of nowhere, which adds to the quiet, calm atmosphere, but it's definitely something to be aware of before you go. Atmosphere: Beautiful and serene. Each section has unique rock formations and colors, and there are informational signs along the path that explain the history and geology, which makes the walk even more interesting. With the snow, it felt extra magical, but I can easily imagine how great it would be in the spring or summer too. Price: Completely free, which is a huge plus for such a unique experience. Crowd: There were a good number of people there, but it didn't feel crowded at all. Everyone had plenty of space to explore and enjoy the views. Transportation: You definitely need a car to get here it's a bit of a drive and not close to much of anything. There is a restroom on site, but it's very much like what you'd find on a hiking trail, so it's best to use the bathroom beforehand and bring hand sanitizer just in case. Overall Experience: I highly recommend visiting the Paint Mines at least once. It's fun, free, and a very laid-back activity. It's perfect for an easy walk, taking photos, or even having a picnic during warmer months. Overall, it's a beautiful and unique spot that's well worth the trip.

My experience is a little different. We just had a wedding and rented the pavilion and the…read moreamphitheater. The price was exceptionally good and the areas were incredibly maintained. The facilities were so clean and well maintained. Since we had these spots all day, we had a hike in the morning for people attending the wedding as well as the actual wedding in the evening. Most of our guests explored the facilities and hiked most of the morning. I know many of them will return soon because it was great. The amphitheater had electrical connection on the center circle. We didn't need it because the acoustics of the amphitheater were amazing. We had a harpist and the music carried beautifully. Their voices were clearly heard throughout the amphitheater. Our rainy day plan was the pavillion, which is lovely and amazingly well planned. This is a gorgeous place for a wedding. I can't believe I didn't mention the staff. They were so communicative and helpful. They were such a joy.

We love this state park! It's a hidden gem that's so close to home. There are plenty of trails that…read moreloop together that offer a variety of difficulty. We moved to the Springs from Denver a few months ago and we love how quiet this park is compared to other trails near Denver. This park is also very clean! As someone who doesn't like using public restrooms I thought these bathrooms were so clean. We enjoy that the park has plenty of parking, one of the parking lots even has a playground, and a pump for your bike tires. There's also picnic tables which we really enjoy using after our hike. We haven't camped here or mountain biked but that is an option too. Some hikes are easy enough for you to bring your kids, and others offer more of an incline. In the summer you see birds, butterflies, and lizards. This place is great, we really enjoy it!

This park has always been my favorite. I love the "duck" pond. It is a nice little walk around…read more The "bridge" overlooking the north side of the pond is so fun! Then it's on to the little "art" studio. Local artists show there. The pieces of art are reasonably priced! Keep walking, there's a play area for kids and the flowers during summer are blooming all through the center. Walk thru and have a seat, see the bronze statue of the founder.This is a nice place for a "selfie"! Leave the center and continue the walk - in the summer on Friday's at the far North end is the Farmer's Market. Continue the circular walk around the park and at the far South end on Friday's are the "Food" trucks. Plenty of picnic tables with lots of beautiful shade trees. Great place for a picnic! Love, love, this park. It is such a landmark for the City of Pueblo. Easy to see just off I-25, exit on 13th Street & turn right onto Santa Fe. Straight into the park! Enjoy!

Pickleball! Bathrooms! A nice kids park. Security guard. Green spaces and did I mention Pickleball?read more

Always love a space that is filled with tranquility. This is a perfect little lake loop for a short…read moreand serene walk. My son and his gf discovered it this past weekend and brought me for some fresh air after our morning coffee, before it was time for a full day of travel to make it back to LA. We love long walks and if you want to loop this several times you can get in a little bit of mileage but it's only about 1 mile around. I can definitely see us running the neighborhood and tossing in a bunch of laps here. We jokingly said we'd train for our April ultra here, hahaha - totally not running over 30 loops, no matter how many times we changed the direction. Also fairly certain we could run a short ultra tomorrow morning if we had a decent dinner before bed. It is however, a great option for training since there's a restroom and parking lot - if you're training for a shorter distance. The weather was stunning (as it had snowed over night and into the early morning) and only a couple of joggers were out. If you appreciate peaceful and calm spaces beside bodies of water, this is the neighborhood gem of a park that you'll be grateful to spend time at.

Nice place. I actually take my cat for walks in this area. Pretty tame and safe. Of course, my cat…read moreis an experienced traveler and good on a leash. So I can't say this would be a good place for all meows.