We are locals and ventured here on the motorcycle during a weekday when it was not tourist season…read moreand IT WAS PERFECT! Loved it, it was beautiful and PEACEFUL, and we will definitely come back here again!

The hike was only about a mile to get there and back. And the views were great the entire time…read more There's a small waterfall and area to swim as well as cliffs to jump into the water. The cliffs are very high and there are rocks at the bottom so bring shoes and be safe. The water was also freezing but super refreshing.

After all the time I've spent in Fairplay on the main street looking down on front Street park we…read morefinally stumbled upon it last Sunday. What a jam it's absolutely gorgeous. We spent the day with my son fishing and playing in the water. We grilled some hotdog while we were there and it was absolutely a perfect day. We will definitely be back.

Great walking or biking trail and river viewing area just off of Front Street. There are a couple…read moredifferent access points, one at the south end of Front and one near 5th street to the right of the gazebo. Nice paved path to go for a stroll and enjoy the high country scenery.

Pretty good park, definitely would recommend over other park in the area. Pretty normal size park…read morefor kids, also has a stream that runs into the lake (if you come with kids bring swimsuits.)Nice view of pikes peak, not that crowded most of the day. Lot of open Over all over the park good for doing a lot of games with friends. if I would rate it from 1-10 I would say a 9.3/10

Beautiful park with a stream that my kids enjoyed trying to catch little fish. We were able to find…read moresome spots in the shade and enjoyed the stunning view of the playground with the backdrop of mountains. Beautiful pond with the option for real fishing although we enjoyed sitting on the deck and looking at the water to see if we could spot fish. Beautiful place for all ages.

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.

This place has so many areas where you can do outside activities such as tennis, baseball, and the…read moredog park.

Great place to play outdoor hockey in the winter here! They have real boards, glass that plays well…read moreand a Zamboni that manicures the ice in between games and practices. A real unique venue which can get quite cold. They have two large storage bins that have been re purposed to be warming houses and are complete with a real door and incredible heater to keep you warm on those chilly nights. I highly recommend that you park near the middle of the parking lot, as there are no protective nets to keep stray pucks from belting your car in the parking lot. Make sure to bring warm clothes and protection to wear on your face at night. Also, be sure to take consistent breaks every 20 minutes when the temperatures get really low.

Nice open space park. And it was super cool to see the petrified trees. The museum was also…read moreinformative and cool. Would definitely recommend.

My family and I enjoyed a wonderful hike here a few weeks ago. No dogs allowed- ours had to wait in…read moreour van. The rangers were incredibly helpful and nice. I'm from Colorado and had never visited before- so glad I finally did!

This is a wonderful hike that has several options. I just went to the pancake rocks area which is…read morestunning The trail can be accessed year around but I will tell you hiking in snow makes it definitely more strenuous and challenging Summertime is wonderful as most of the 7 mile round trip has tree cover The rocks are magical and the views stunning....perfect lunch spot. Views of the city of Victor and its storied gold rush past. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor,_Colorado

Awesome trail with a lot of elevation change. It was great to see in the winter and the views…read morereach so far. The trail wasn't crowded and the parking lot was large enough for all of us. I recommend starting early, as the summit is maybe 7 miles out and back. The start of the hike has a lot of shade and was notably cooler than the latter portions. It was snow covered when I went and we needed crampons/spikes. There is a boarded up tunnel by the parking lot that was pretty cool.

I wanted some vibes like Garden of the gods but did not want the crowds so I checked out Red Rock…read moreCanyon Open Space! I was really impressed with this open space. Parking was easy, they had plenty of spots while I was visiting. They've got something for everyone! Hiking trails, bike park/paths, rock climbing (permit needed), an off leash dog park. I specifically went for the hiking trails. They were great for my 4 year old. When I go with him I try to look for trails under 3 miles. My only complaint is I wish they had real bathrooms by the parking lot. The porta potty was pretty gross. P.s. you can see garden of the gods from this park! They are pretty close to each other!

Colorado is the healthiest state in the US (this is fact, you can look this up on the CDC website)…read moreand I can see why. With such amazing hiking available, that is free to residents and visitors, all over the state, it encourages you to get outside and enjoy what mother nature has to offer. Red Rock Canyon Open Space has a series of canyons and ridges sculpted by erosion of the area's uplifted rock strata. The ridges and canyons offer beautiful views that are photo worthy for those wanting to post to their social media (or hey, just keeping these photo keepsakes in your own camera roll is also fine too). Red Rock Canyon Open Space is dog friendly, with some off leash areas (where noted), and 11 trails that you can hike. The trails are anywhere from 1.7 miles to 5.4 miles, with a lot of pretty easy trails for those that are not as active but still want to partake in the journey. You can also see views of Garden of the Gods, which is nearby. Red Rock Canyon Open Space is not nearly as busy as Garden of the Gods (but highly recommend a visit there too, which is also dog friendly). From May 1 and Oct. 31, you can enter Red Rock Canyon Open Space between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.; during the rest of the year, the park closes at 9 p.m. There is free parking available and also one porta potty at the beginning of the trail (but I did not use it) and also trash cans (I did not see trash cans anywhere else in this open space). My husband and I visited Red Rock Canyon Open Space with our little girl dog. We came on a Sunday afternoon, a little after 1 pm. It was an overcast day, which was nice. But it was rather busy but not crowded. We were able to find a parking spot without any trouble. We only did 2 light trails but enjoyed the views. The trails we had were pretty easy for the most part. We also did see a handful of dogs during our visit. Please note that there is hardly any shade so make sure you plan accordingly (hat to shade your face, plenty of water, etc).

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.

This Jefferson County park is well maintained with plenty of parking and better than average…read morevaulted toilet. Has two large reservable shelters with many picnic tables and also gazebo at the island for that special occasion. Today's visit, did not see any rangers. Lots of picnic tables by the creeks too. No open fires allowed at this time but allowed to bring gas grills. Lots of anglers, hikers and bikers were present while at the site

Had a great time snowshoeing here! Snow was scarce in some places but was still fun. Not a…read morestrenuous hike and was scenic and nice. Parking lot was not full and spacious. The ice on the lake is thick enough so there were people ice skating and ice fishing. I would say that spikes are better than snow shoes but was still a fun experience and it's also pretty here in the summer.