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.

Well, considering the weather was still cool, the park was clean and the other patrons (pet and…read moreotherwise) were friendly. Walking around was nice and the water feature was inviting to look at.

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.

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.

We planned a camping weekend specifically so we could get an early start at Paint Mines. Hindsight,…read moreI would want to start a bit earlier even next time. We were on the trail at 8. Use sunscreen, wear a hat and bring water. The trails are well marked as are the areas that they are protecting from humans. My husband and I had a great time seeing all the formations. We started from the southernmost parking lot. Either lot works as a start point. The southern lot does not have bathroom or port-a-pot. We saw antelope on the drive there. Deer while on the trail as well as many types of birds. The wildflowers were blooming here and there and some cactus had flowers. Once we got back to our vehicle, we drove around to the overlook parking lot and did that vantage point as well. Highly recommend doing this as you get such a different perspective from being down amongst the formations and then seeing more of a composite from above. It is a worthy visit and hike. Be prepared for it to get hot, quick. Hence wanting an earlier start next time. Would do again!

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!

August 2-7, 2026 - Colorado Springs, CO…read more We spent five nights here and really enjoyed our stay. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed with how clean and well-maintained the campground was. Our site was spacious and had full hookups, and the campground offers a nice variety of amenities, including hiking trails, a visitor center, showers, laundry facilities, and even a game room. The setting is one of the best things about this campground. We were tucked right at the foot of Cheyenne Mountain and had a beautiful view of the city from our site. We also had several visits from mule deer during our stay, which was a fun bonus. And then there was my first-ever sighting of a scorpion! I wasn't necessarily hoping for that particular wildlife encounter, but it certainly made for a memorable camping experience. We enjoyed exploring the hiking trails, and I appreciated that the campground clearly identifies which trails are dog-friendly. Some trails allow dogs and others don't, but the information is clearly shown on the trail map and on the trail signage, so there was no guesswork involved. There is one thing I wish we had known before arriving. If you're visiting from out of state, there is an additional Colorado State Parks pass fee on top of your camping fee, ranging from $10-$17 per day. We weren't expecting that extra charge, so a little more communication about the pass requirement during the reservation process would have been helpful. We made our reservations many months ago, and from what I understand the park pass fee took effect in May of this year, so that might have been the issue. A "heads-up" email from the Parks system would have been appreciated. We also didn't realize that an annual Colorado State Parks pass was an option. Since we had another six-night reservation at a different Colorado State Park during our trip, purchasing the annual pass would have saved us money. That's definitely something I would recommend checking into if you're planning to visit multiple state parks. Overall, we had a wonderful five-night stay. The clean campground, spacious sites, great amenities, beautiful mountain setting, wildlife, and convenient hiking trails made this a favorite stop on our Colorado trip. We would definitely stay here again!

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.

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