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.

Limited parking. Some of the features are showing wear and tear. Very popular; lots of people on…read morethe weekends. The kids had a good time.

Very cute and fun park for children of all ages. Lots of shade and benches. Playground is…read moreaccessible and I saw all the children enjoying themselves. The splashpad is an added bonus. The bathrooms are clean and the entire area is well maintained.

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.

The water park for the kids is a good amenity for the park. It is a great park for family…read moregatherings and activities. The city of fountain takes pretty good care of the park.

Great place to play. Recently upgraded the playground equipment. The splash pad is some good and…read morefree fun. Can get pretty crowed on really hot days, so parking can be difficult, but the kids still have a ball.

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 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.

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.

To update my review:…read more With the new recreation center and the memberships that you're able to sign up for my rating has significantly increased. The membership prices are fair and you get a discount if you live within the area. You get unlimited pool access, access to a gym, a walking track, the basketball/pickle ball/volleyball courts. There are also lots of classes you can sign up for. Oh! It also sounds like there will be even more upgrades coming in the future.

I have enjoyed all of the activities that we've utilized here. My son has been in youth sports and…read morealso was a student in their preschool. We regularly use the library and the playgrounds. It's a really nice community center! We haven't been to the pool due to COVID and I don't want to bother making reservations. I do wish there were more swim lessons available.

Awesome range. 10-80yrds on the static range and the 3d range is so much fun. Meet some pretty nice…read morepeople out there also.

I practice a lot. It has a static range with 10 through 80 yard distances in 10 yard increments…read more Also has many field targets and 3d targets in the 3d trail. Park pass is required for the static range and an extra charge for the 3d range. I have annual pass for the state parks and a 3d annual pass for the 3d range. My recurve is not a big Olympic type, so no issues. I give this a 5 star as it is a fantastic place for me to shoot. For a compound shooter the covered static range is great. For a long target recurve you might have to be a foot or so behind the shooting line to keep the bow tip from hitting the roof area. No broad heads allowed on the park and no cross-bows.