Comprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.
Garden of the Gods
- (4.8 / 5)
47421
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- (4.8 / 5)
20710
Prominent conservation park with 700+ animals known for its big giraffe herd & feeding experiences.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
- (4.7 / 5)
13272
This historic cave has several tour options, including spelunking, plus a zip line & ropes course.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- (4.4 / 5)
8108
Recovered cliff structures dating to 1200 with museum of prehistoric Native American life on-site.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
- (4.8 / 5)
6264
City preserve with marked walking & biking trails, as well as scenic views of red-rock formations.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
- (4.4 / 5)
5529
Park focused on scenic waterfalls & geologic monuments that also has a historic gravesite.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Palmer Park
- (4.7 / 5)
5143
737-acre wildlife preserve offering hiking, biking & sports fields on a mesa overlooking the city.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Balanced Rock
- (4.8 / 5)
3037
Striking, precariously balanced & eons-old red rock formation in the Garden of the Gods park.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Quail Lake Park
- (4.4 / 5)
2279
Nature area centered around a lake, with fishing, volleyball, a playground & a 1-mile loop trail.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Ghost Town Museum
- (4.4 / 5)
2270
A model town of historic structures & artifacts, with gold panning & other activities for kids.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cottonwood Creek Park
- (4.6 / 5)
2244
Multi-use space with indoor pool, sports fields, disc golf, trails, sledding, picnics & playground.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- (4.7 / 5)
2176
Huge, scenic state park with biking & hiking trails, picnicking, a campground & other features.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Acacia Park
- (4.1 / 5)
2003
Small community green space with picnic tables, a playground, horseshoe pits & walking paths.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
- (4.7 / 5)
1922
Vast regional history & rotating exhibits, from art to Native American culture, with free admission.
CLOSED_TEMPORARILY
Monument Valley Park
- (4.5 / 5)
1692
Century-old park with ballfields & paths for running & cycling, plus a pool & formal gardens.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
National Museum of World War II Aviation
- (4.9 / 5)
1551
Museum with a large collection of restored aircraft & artifacts from World War II, plus a gift shop.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Miramont Castle Museum and The Queen's Parlour Tea Room
- (4.4 / 5)
1461
Tours of an 1895 chateau with an eclectic architectural mix, plus historical artifacts & a tea room.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
America the Beautiful Park Fantasy Playground
- (4.4 / 5)
1331
Intimate community park featuring a contemporary water fountain sculpture at its center.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
- (4.8 / 5)
1177
Parkland cut out of ancient granite rock, with waterfalls, wildlife sightings & nature programming.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
High Point Overlook
- (4.9 / 5)
1153
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Pulpit Rock Park
- (4.7 / 5)
1120
Open space preserve with 500 acres of land with paved & unpaved trails, plus city & mountain views.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Ute Valley Park
- (4.8 / 5)
1116
Hiking & biking trails snake through this park that spans a hogback ridge & offers scenic views.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Mesa Overlook
- (4.9 / 5)
1107
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Bancroft Park
- (4.4 / 5)
837
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
- (4.8 / 5)
799
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Manitou Springs Colorado
- (4.7 / 5)
703
OPERATIONAL
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Adventures Out West
- (4.8 / 5)
659
HQ for Rocky Mountain activity center established in 1973 offering jeep, balloon & segway tours.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Stratton Open Space
- (4.7 / 5)
610
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
- (4.7 / 5)
583
Cheyenne Canyon information & interactive exhibits, plus seasonal nature programming & guided hikes.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
- (4.8 / 5)
572
This mountainside tower/shrine dedicated to Will Rogers was built in 1937 & offers panoramic views.
OPERATIONAL
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM