I wanted some vibes like Garden of the gods but did not want the crowds so I checked out Red Rock…read moreCanyon Open Space! I was really impressed with this open space. Parking was easy, they had plenty of spots while I was visiting. They've got something for everyone! Hiking trails, bike park/paths, rock climbing (permit needed), an off leash dog park. I specifically went for the hiking trails. They were great for my 4 year old. When I go with him I try to look for trails under 3 miles. My only complaint is I wish they had real bathrooms by the parking lot. The porta potty was pretty gross. P.s. you can see garden of the gods from this park! They are pretty close to each other!

Colorado is the healthiest state in the US (this is fact, you can look this up on the CDC website)…read moreand I can see why. With such amazing hiking available, that is free to residents and visitors, all over the state, it encourages you to get outside and enjoy what mother nature has to offer. Red Rock Canyon Open Space has a series of canyons and ridges sculpted by erosion of the area's uplifted rock strata. The ridges and canyons offer beautiful views that are photo worthy for those wanting to post to their social media (or hey, just keeping these photo keepsakes in your own camera roll is also fine too). Red Rock Canyon Open Space is dog friendly, with some off leash areas (where noted), and 11 trails that you can hike. The trails are anywhere from 1.7 miles to 5.4 miles, with a lot of pretty easy trails for those that are not as active but still want to partake in the journey. You can also see views of Garden of the Gods, which is nearby. Red Rock Canyon Open Space is not nearly as busy as Garden of the Gods (but highly recommend a visit there too, which is also dog friendly). From May 1 and Oct. 31, you can enter Red Rock Canyon Open Space between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.; during the rest of the year, the park closes at 9 p.m. There is free parking available and also one porta potty at the beginning of the trail (but I did not use it) and also trash cans (I did not see trash cans anywhere else in this open space). My husband and I visited Red Rock Canyon Open Space with our little girl dog. We came on a Sunday afternoon, a little after 1 pm. It was an overcast day, which was nice. But it was rather busy but not crowded. We were able to find a parking spot without any trouble. We only did 2 light trails but enjoyed the views. The trails we had were pretty easy for the most part. We also did see a handful of dogs during our visit. Please note that there is hardly any shade so make sure you plan accordingly (hat to shade your face, plenty of water, etc).

Best guides and kind employees who know their stuff and aren't pretentious about it. Greg was…read morewonderful with our daughter a couple of years back and we stop here every trip.

Malcomb V. was our guide-- he was extremely informative, professional, and easygoing…read more The trip was for myself, my girlfriend, and her retiring father. Malcomb did an amazing job of navigating around 3 anglers with varying skill levels. By the end of the half-day trip, we all had vastly improved our casting, drifts, and hook sets. We also had the good fortune to all land multiple fish, despite the technical nature of the deckers section of the south platte. The following day, today, I went back on my own to test the new knowledge. Sure enough, I hooked into several fish. Malcomb helped nail down the fundamentals for repeatable success over the course of a day on the water. Angler's Covey is a great outfit. From the friendly encounter with Collin over the phone, to booking with Jon, to fishing with Malcomb, these guys rock. 11/10 service, I would leave a higher rating if I could. They definitely earned repeat future business from our family.

Had an amazing time with Colorado Friends and Family Fishing! Our guide Bob was fantastic, super…read morefriendly, knowledgeable, and great with the kids. A fun, stress-free, and family-friendly experience all around. Highly recommend!

Outstanding trip and an outstanding guide. bob was awesome. Very knowledgeable and does his very…read morebest to put you on fish. We hit our limit within 2.5 hours and spent the remaining trip catching and releasing. I'm not going to guarantee that you'll catch fish, but you're going to catch fish with Bob. We had a great time. The scenery was stunning. Oh and Bob gave us some tips to cook our trout and it was also delicious. I highly recommend him!

Seven Falls was absolutely, positively beautiful in every way. Words can't even describe it, but…read morehopefully these photos can convince you. Seven Falls started out with a semi-short shuttle ride to the actual scenery. From there, it just got more amazing. I understand how the steps could be strenuous for many, and it definitely wasn't easy, but a little stop to catch your breath is provided about midway through. I saw a couple people who didn't feel up to finishing the steps stopping at the rest point, taking some photos, and coming back down. The views were still stunning from that height. Heck, they're stunning from any height or viewpoint. There was also a little shop with delicious popsicles located before the steps. Clean bathrooms along the way as well. It all just seemed very well-thought-out. This was also partially due to the employees, who were all very helpful and pleasant. To put it simply, Seven Falls has it all-it's beautiful, clean, and unique. Amazing in every aspect, stunning from every angle. I felt immersed in the mountainscape from the first step out of that shuttle.

I got the complimentary guest shuttle from Broadmoor to the base of this hike, after pre-…read morepurchasing a timed entry ticket a few days ahead of time. They open at 9:00 so I decided that would be a good time to start to beat the summer heat and I was correct. After about 3 hours here it started to get hot (July 2026) as well as more crowded and touristy. Walk up the 224 steps to see the top of the falls and keep going to get to Inspiration Point. It isn't the most beautiful hike or view I've ever seen in Colorado by a long shot, but I like most any kind of hike so I am glad I did it. After, I rode up the elevator to the Eagles next, reading the history of the place on signs along the way in the tunnel to the elevator. I walked down the steps after and it was a nice way to end my time at the falls. I think it's pricey for what you get but I wanted to see it. Be prepared that it gets packed with kids and is not a quiet peaceful view of the falls, but the hike past the falls is not crowded and was mostly adults during my time there. I don't feel a need to go back, and if I were bringing out of town guests I would likely take them to one of many other activities and outdoor adventures in the springs.

Amazing park! A+ Quite clean and well maintained. Cozy seating and sports sections, too…read more There is a tennis area, a golf dome, a skatepark, and a huge game field that sits adjacent to a small lake?! This park is GREAT! Quite large. Parking is available in lot or on side streets. The Labor Day Balloon Launch 3 day Festival was AMAZING!! Tons of vendors. Free to enter. Amazing balloons! Cool atmosphere. Friendly people. Early event is worth it! Highly recommend this park and event.

We just came to the park for the Colorado Springs lift off! The park was clean and a great venue…read morefor this event. Lots of people, but definitely worth the visit.

Picture this: you stroll into Schryver Park, and suddenly, you're in a lush forest gym for ducks,…read morebeavers, and the occasional hover‐brunching squirrel. The park's pond is basically the Duck Hilton, with its VIP lounge area (aka the little island) You follow the winding trails past electric bike docks that seem to wink at you--"Hey, want to feel fancy today?"--and I half‑expected them to offer me a latte. Instead, I found picnic tables strategically placed for maximum people-watching potential: tweens fishing nearby, fitness enthusiasts flexing by the poolhouse, and retirees plotting world domination under a willow tree. And oh, the wildlife! Ducks quack like they own the joint, beavers drag their tails with purpose under the bridges, and squirrels perform acrobatic heists on unsuspecting sandwich crumb deliveries. By the time I left, I'd achieved zen, witnessed nature's soap opera, and wanted that gnome to fix my life. Schryver Park: where tranquility, wildlife theatrics, and accidental gym equipment meet for an absurdly pleasant afternoon.

This park is located just outside of downtown Manitou Springs, in front of the Schryver Park pool…read moreand gym. It has its own private parking lot that is free to park. It is a nice looking. There is a nice full basketball court that is semi fenced in and a little plaza area with a picnic table and a restroom facility. Next to the playground is where you will find a wooden ropes course structure with cargo climbing nets, pull up bars. The park also has an awesome lake. The lake circles a little plot of land and forms an island that you must use a bridge to get to. Fishing is allowed in the pond, but I am not sure if it is catch and release though. There is a bunch of green space with some benches and picnic tables to this park. The greenspace would be suitable for a picnic or playing catch. The trails feed into the much larger Creek Path which is a nice, paved path that runs along the creek. The park has a playground, that sits on artificial grass and consist of one piece of equipment, a jungle gym with slides, stairs, and spiral slide poles. It could beef up the playground equipment a bit if you ask me. But what little they have is neat and well maintained. It is a nice park that sits away from the city and gives you some peace. It appears to be well maintained and even though it is relatively small, it has a lot to offer. I recommend checking it out if you are in the area.

This is such a beautiful trail. Easy access, not a lot of people, wide trail space, and the most…read moreamazing views. Only downside is the construction on the 2 ponds next to each other. Both are currently gated & 1 is entirely dried up. Other than that, this is my favorite trail in Colorado Springs.

One of the many beautiful walking trails in Colorado Springs. I came here for the first time this…read moreweek for a sunrise hike to beat the heat and was sad that I haven't come here sooner. The terrain is nice and easy, but still options for elevation. There were beautiful wildflowers, reservoirs and views of the mountains throughout. It's located right by Cheyenne canyon. Gait was closed before 5am...probably opens at 5, but you can still park on the street and easily access the park.

This is an amazing must-do while in Colorado Springs, NOT to be missed! I recommend starting early…read moreduring the summer. We did our self-guided tour and trail walk mid-morning. We started at the Visitor Center and spoke to the wonderful volunteers about recommended explorations. Digital and paper maps are available there but the road and the trails are also well signposted with maps throughout as well. Our hike with photo stops, a little bit of scrambling and a drive through the park as well as a visit to The Trading Post (cafe, ice cream and extensive gift shop) lasted about 2 hours so we ended about midday and were glad that we had an early-ish start. The main trail is paved with many optional and relatively short unpaved offshoots. The trail walk was an immensely enjoyable experience and we were indeed awed by these rock formations in this incredible setting! Thank you to the City of Colorado Springs for keeping this experience FREE to the public as promised to the original land owners. Visitors, consider a donation to be able to continue to share this wondrous area with all!

Millions of years ago, natural forces pushed massive sheets of red rock hundreds of feet straight…read moreup into the air, presumably because standard horizontal dirt seemed boring. Humans eventually discovered these giant stone slabs and named the location Garden of the Gods. The gods themselves left no forwarding address, but they clearly possessed a flair for dramatic architecture. In 1909, the family of a railroad executive named Charles Elliott Perkins deeded four hundred and eighty acres of this land to the City of Colorado Springs. They attached a single mandatory condition: the park must remain forever free to all people of the earth. In a world where people routinely attempt to place turnstiles around ordinary scenery, this legal clause remains a magnificent anomaly. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971. Inside the main park, paved paths such as the Perkins Central Garden Trail allow our fragile bodies to walk among giant monoliths without tripping over tree roots. Famous formations with names like Balanced Rock and the Kissing Camels sit silently against the backdrop of Pikes Peak. You can hike, ride a bicycle, scale the sandstone with ropes, or simply stand on the asphalt staring upward with your mouth slightly open. The entire landscape manages to remain accessible without feeling like a commercial theme park. The rocks are the main attraction, and they do not require artificial lighting, recorded sound effects, or ticket booths to command respect. If you spend a day in Colorado Springs, you will likely spend the rest of your life comparing every other rock formation on Earth to these red stones. Most of them will disappoint you.