The best parks & outdoor spots in Colorado Springs
4 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Plains Conservation Center (Visitor Center)
Parks & OutdoorsIf you need a quick reset that feels a world away, Plains Conservation Center (Visitor Center) delivers with open-sky trails, a…
Plains Conservation Center (Visitor Center)
Parks & OutdoorsRed-tailed Hawk Park
Parks & OutdoorsMulti-use acreage with various sports areas, a seasonal spray ground, wetland boardwalk & shelters.
Red-tailed Hawk Park
Parks & OutdoorsCherry Creek State Park
Parks & OutdoorsLarge park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.
Cherry Creek State Park
Parks & OutdoorsGarden of the Gods
Parks & OutdoorsComprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.
Garden of the Gods
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