The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is one of El Paso County’s most unique open spaces. The Paint Mines are named for their colorful clays that were collected by American Indians to make paint. Brightly colored bands, caused by oxidized iron compounds, are found in varying amounts throughout the many different layers of clay.
Acacia Park was Colorado Springs’ first park, and was donated to the City by General William Jackson Palmer, the city’s founder, in 1871. AMENITIES: Handicap accessible, Bandshell (reservable),Uncle Wilbur Fountain, The HUB Visitors Center: May 26 – Sept 3; 11:30-6:30 p.m., Outdoor Ice Skating Rink (November-January), playground, and sidewalks.
Space Foundation’s Discovery Center is the region’s first and only dedicated space, science and technology attraction. It is an interactive, education-focused destination that advances science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the exciting context of space exploration, development and utilization.
The master plan was adopted by the City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Board on May 10, 2018. Some highlights of the North Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan: 350+ residents participated in the drafting of the plan. The park will expand from 19 to 35 miles of trails. New interpretive programs will be offered. Recommendation of improved parking and additional trailheads. Recommendation to hire additional seasonal employees
We are a locally owned and operated intimate magic theater. We currently offer two unique shows, a Family Matinee and an Evening Show.
Our Family Matinee consists of an hour show with fun interactive magic for the whole family. This show is recommended for ages 3 and up.
Our Evening Show consists of a two hour show with a 10-15 min. intermission included. This show is recommended for ages 12 and up.
We also offer private part options: Birthday parties for all ages, Family reunions, Cooperate events, Team building, Holiday Parties, etc.
AMENITIES: Prospect Lake, Bath House and Boat House: paddleboarding, kayak rentals, open swimming, (link is external) swimming beach, boating (motorized and non-motorized), two fishing areas (one wheelchair accessible fishing dock). Mark “Pa” Sertich Ice Center: public ice skating, lessons. Velodrome: bicycle racing track, roller skate racing track. Sports Center: Parks and Recreation’s Sports Division Administrative Office; three baseball/softball fields, 15 football/soccer fields, 12 tennis courts with Tennis Center. YMCA operates the Memorial Park Recreation Center (indoor pool), fitness room, social/play room; swimming lessons.
Woodmen Hills Metro District, Parks and Recreation offers a wide range of recreational programming and facilities. At the heart of our District are two recreation facilities, The Recreation Center East, and Community Center West. The RCE amenities include an indoor 6-lane lap pool, a warm water play pool, an indoor basketball court, cardio equipment, and a weight room. Our CCW location has a 24-hour access weight room with cardio equipment, rental spaces for events, an outdoor playground, outdoor sand volleyball, pavilion rental, and an outdoor seasonal pool.
For our outdoor enthusiasts, the district has 8 miles of trails, 4 playgrounds, pickleball courts, 18-hole disc golf, an artificial turf field, multiple basketball courts, and a BMX park.
AMENITIES: Basketball court, non-motorized boating, picnicking, playground, large group shelter, sledding, Quail Lake Fitness Trail (hiking, biking, jogging and fitness, 1 mile in length), two sand volleyball courts, and fishing.
Monument Lake is a 30 acre reservoir in the Tri-Lakes area. AMENITIES: Fishing, Non-motorized boating, and swimming.