The best parks & outdoor spots in El Paso County

6 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Kan Ranch Open Space (opens in a new tab)

Kane Ranch Open Space, 12791 Squirrel Creek Rd · Colorado Springs

Kane Ranch Open Space brings out the best of the plains with native grasslands, cottonwoods, and wide-open views of Pikes Peak and Cheyenne…

Checked Sep 5

Kane Ranch Open Space brings out the best of the plains with native grasslands, cottonwoods, and wide-open views of Pikes Peak and Cheyenne Mountain. 5-mile Lariat Loop Trail, a double-track perfect for hiking, running, biking, and side-by-side equestrian rides... and watch for rattlesnakes, pups leashed.

From the Castle Rock newsletter, September 12, 2026

Panorama Park (opens in a new tab)

Panorama Park, 4540 Fenton Rd · Colorado Springs

Park with play equipment, a splash pad, basketball and soccer facilities, and a skate park.

Park with play equipment, a splash pad, basketball and soccer facilities, and a skate park.

Deerfield Park (opens in a new tab)

4290 Deerfield Hills Rd · Colorado Springs

Public park featuring a basketball court, picnic tables, a splash pad, and a playground.

Public park featuring a basketball court, picnic tables, a splash pad, and a playground.

John Venezia Community Park (opens in a new tab)

3555 Briargate Pkwy · Colorado Springs

City parkland with looped trails, soccer fields & a splash pad, plus picnic areas & playgrounds.

City parkland with looped trails, soccer fields & a splash pad, plus picnic areas & playgrounds.

Garden of the Gods (opens in a new tab)

Colorado Springs

Comprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.

Comprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.

Acacia Park (opens in a new tab)

115 E Platte Ave · Colorado Springs

Small community green space with picnic tables, a playground, horseshoe pits & walking paths.

Small community green space with picnic tables, a playground, horseshoe pits & walking paths.