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Palmer Park - Colorado Springs, CO Public Parks
Palmer Park - Colorado Springs, CO Public Parks
Palmer Park - Colorado Springs, CO Public Parks
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PALMER PARK

(4.9 Score)
3344-3376 Paseo Road,
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Directions

Since 1902

Specialty:

✓ Shelters ✓ Playgrounds ✓ Slides ✓ Swings ✓ Baseball ✓ Ponds ✓ Gardens ✓ Basketball ✓ Open Space ✓ Walking Trails ✓ Jogging ✓ Green Areas ✓ Bike Riding ✓ Cycling ✓ Hiking ✓ Mountains ✓ Historical Monuments ✓ Hills ✓ Stone Benches ✓ Playing Equipment ✓ Trail Running Routes ✓ Horseback Riding Trails and Horse Stables ✓ Baseball / Softball Fields ✓ Soccer Field ✓ Football Field ✓ Volleyball Courts ✓ Playground Area ✓ Picnic Areas ✓ Picnic Pavilions ✓ Scenic Overlook ✓ Scenic Drive ✓ Dog Park and Off-leash Dog Area ✓ Parking Areas

"Palmer Park has incredible views of Pikes Peak and the foothills. It has horse riding and fitness areas, beach volleyball, climbs, and a unique wilderness in the middle of town. The park has a baseball field, seating, a water dispenser in the summer, biking trails, free parking, and horseback riding trails. The park has large areas with reservation shelters, such as lazy land, meadows, a youth camp, and council grounds. Palmer Park has ample parking areas. Palmer Park is an excellent place for a hike and has plenty of trails. The great historical city of Colorado Springs provides many walking trails for visitors. This park has a free parking area for visitors. Free general admission for all visitors.

2026 Update: Palmer Park has dog areas popular with local visitors and a natural habitat with native plants. The park has a large urban wilderness park located in the middle of the city, with more than 25 miles of rocky natural trails for walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding"

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License #1447465620

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(719) 385-5940

Mon-Sun: 5am - 9pm

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Memorial Park - Colorado Springs, CO Public Parks
Memorial Park - Colorado Springs, CO Public Parks
Memorial Park - Colorado Springs, CO Public Parks
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MEMORIAL PARK

(4.8 Score)
1605 East Pikes Peak Avenue,
Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Directions

Since 1977

Specialty:

✓ Sports Areas ✓ Ponds ✓ Monuments ✓ Walking Trails ✓ Volleyball ✓ Fishing ✓ Geese ✓ Playgrounds ✓ Open Space ✓ Picnic Shelters and Tables ✓ Slides ✓ Event Conducting ✓ Lake ✓ Waterfalls ✓ Skating ✓ Stone Benches ✓ Statues ✓ Gardens ✓ Fountain ✓ Jogging ✓ Jogging and Walking Trails ✓ Beach Volleyball Courts ✓ Multi-play Courts ✓ Restrooms ✓ Concessions ✓ Vending Machines ✓ Skate Park ✓ Picnic Areas (reservable) ✓ Ada-accessible Playground

"Memorial Park has a 1.25-mile Prospect Lake fitness trail around it, used for biking and jogging. The park is Colorado's second-largest skate park at 40,000 square feet. This park offers both relaxation and recreation activities. The park features multiple baseball fields, tennis courts, an aquatic center, an ice skating center, basketball courts, sand volleyball, a bicycle velodrome, and many multi-use sports fields. There are playgrounds and picnic areas that can be reserved for groups. There are three playgrounds: one for big kids, one for little kids, and one for toddlers. In the park, the pond/lake is relatively peaceful. Memorial Park has a competition-size skate area that is entirely free. The park offers free General admission.

2026 Update: Memorial Park Recreation Center with indoor pool and fitness room, baseball/softball fields and multiple football/soccer fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts. The park has a skate park, a bicycle criterium track, a Velodrome track, cycling programs, and a Beach House with indoor/outdoor event space with large-group picnic areas (reservable) and Playgrounds, including ADA-accessible playgrounds."

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Mon-Sun: 5am - 10pm

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Bear Creek Regional Park East - Colorado Springs, CO Public Parks
Bear Creek Regional Park East - Colorado Springs, CO Public Parks
Bear Creek Regional Park East - Colorado Springs, CO Public Parks
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BEAR CREEK REGIONAL PARK EAST

(4.8 Score)
21st Street and West Rio Grande Avenue,
Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Directions

Since 1972

Specialty:

✓ Horse Skills Course ✓ Horseshoe Pit ✓ Picnic Pavilion and Tables ✓ Playground ✓ Playing Field ✓ Restrooms ✓ Tennis Courts ✓ Pickle Ball ✓ Veterans ✓ Archery ✓ Basketball Court ✓ Cycling ✓ Biking ✓ Hiking ✓ Horseback Riding ✓ Monument ✓ Volleyballs ✓ Drinking Fountain ✓ Playgrounds ✓ Open Play Areas ✓ Hiking and Multi-use Trails ✓ Creek Access and Natural Areas ✓ Restrooms and Parking Areas ✓ Open Lawn Space

"Bear Creek Regional Park East includes a vast 545 acres that feature an array of amenities, including picnic pavilions, children's playing fields, tennis courts, and playgrounds. Bear Creek Regional Park holds a unique position as it is owned and operated by El Paso County while being entirely encompassed by the urbanized area of the City of Colorado Springs. This unique setting allows the Park to cater to the outdoor recreational needs of El Paso County residents and to attract a significant number of visitors each year. The Park provides active and passive recreation opportunities amidst scenic surroundings across its borders. The park also offers multiple parking lots that provide access to different areas.

2026 Update: Bear Creek Regional Park has multiple reservable group large picnic areas for events with an adjacent large off-leash dog park separate from the main park. The park has Scenic mountain foothill views, open meadows, and natural open space in one park."

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(719) 520-7529

Mon-Sun: 5am - 9pm

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PALMER PARK REVIEWS

Beautiful area and one of my favorite local parks inside Colorado Springs. The area has magnificent views of the mountains and multiple trails of varying difficulty for hikers of all levels. I've been returning here at least once a month or so for the last couple years.

We had an incredible time at this location. There are pocket parks with trails located throughout but we most enjoyed the off leash dog park area, despite not having our dog with us. Every dog was on cloud nine, running around with tails wagging! The terrain was easy to navigate and felt safe and secure to explore. Bring food and enjoy eating at the many benches located throughout.

Very pretty, rocky hike with views on either side. Got the heart pumping! Back in December 2024 on a different trail, went down a couple of rocks from the top and accidentally got off path. Some tree-trimmers had a good laugh watching me come out of nowhere.

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MEMORIAL PARK REVIEWS

There’s no place in Colorado Springs quite like Memorial Park, a true local gem with something for everyone. From fishing at Prospect Lake to walks through the Veterans Memorial and Peace Officers’ Memorial. This park offers both recreation and reflection. Each Labor Day weekend, Memorial Park transforms into the heart of the city with the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, a beloved tradition featuring dozens of hot air balloons rising over the lake at sunrise. The balloon glow at night is absolutely magical, with colorful balloons lighting up the sky against the backdrop of Pikes Peak. Whether you’re paddleboarding on the lake, honoring fallen firefighters and veterans, or just enjoying the views and geese, this park is a year-round favorite. *Bonus points for the velodrome—one of the few in the country, which brings a unique and energetic vibe to the area. Scenic, and rich with local history and tradition.

It’s truly beautiful and so much to do in one park. Lake Prospect is located within the park. You can kayak, paddle board, swim, sit in the sand with your toes in the water. Or picnic at one of the many tables and play at the playgrounds. There is a walking path around the lake that’s about one mile around. For a bonus, there’s another playground across the lake. The war memorial was added in the past couple years and it is amazing and worth checking out. Got to love the vibes here. You’ve got the clock tower chiming every 15-30 minutes. The breeze off the lake cools you right off even on a hot day. It’s a large area with tons of green space easy for spreading out and holding events. This place is fabulous!

We love this park! So much to do, so many organizations utilizing the spaces and giving to the community. Love the new gates for closing the park at the end of the day. So fun to see jetskis, wind sailing, paddle boarding, and more on the lake.

BEAR CREEK REGIONAL PARK EAST REVIEWS

Very well maintained and easily accessible. Great views of the front range and Colorado Springs! Nice and open and right next to some other great hiking areas like Red Rock Canyon Open Space as well as right by old stage and gold camp roads. Great place to take the pets and get some sun and easy enough not to be beat by the end of the day or visit. I could see myself putting up a hammock or laying down a blanket for a picnic and a book for some light reading in the nice mountain air and warm sun. Definitely recommend for anyone in the Colorado Springs area or just visiting. Great job to the crew that maintains this, you guys are awesome! Hats off to Colorado Springs for bolstering the good old out doors and upholding top of the notch standards and practices so that many generations to come can enjoy our amazing city and immense beauty mother nature provides!.

My family and I come here often because the playground is toddler and big kid friendly and there are always other kids to play with. We love the fields for recreation and our toddler does Soccer Buddies here which is so enjoyable. The grass is always more green at Bear Creek than the rest of the surrounding parks.

This a huge and an amazing park. It is dog paradise, with a stream of water. All fenced up

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PALMER PARK Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 6.1K: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Page Maintenance: 10
Social Media: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MEMORIAL PARK Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Reviews Accuracy of 3.9K: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Page Maintenance: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BEAR CREEK REGIONAL PARK EAST Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Legitimate Ratings: 8
Reviews Accuracy of 2.8K: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Page Maintenance: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10