Miles of hiking and biking possibilities in this wonderful city park. Feel like you in a quiet, natural spot amidst the pines and rock formations! Seek this place out!
Wow. Whether you're hiking in Palmer Park or driving through on the paved roadway, it feels like you're in the wilderness...until you reach the look-out points and see the city surrounding you. Another free attraction that is well worth the time, just don't look for Palmer Park on Palmer Park Road...it's actually on the intersection of N. Academy Blvd and Maizeland.
This 730.2 acre park was donated to the City of Colorado Springs in 1907 by the city's founder, General William Jackson Palmer. Ball fields, playground equipment & fenced off leash dog parks are available on the southeast corner of the park. The remainder is a wide area of winding hiking & biking trails as well as small & large picnic grounds. The views from the top of the several bluff areas, also accessible by car, are outstanding. Another, more open, off leash dog area with numerous hiking/biking trails is also available in the park. A variety of wildlife lives in the park.
Palmer Park is a fantastic place to take your dog for a run, or a nice hike. The views are breath taking and there is plenty of space to roam.
Biking, hiking, trail runs, picnics, dog park...this place has everything to get out and about - and in the middle of town!
Palmer Park is excellent, over 25 miles of hiking, jogging, horses stables, equestrian, volleyball courts, baseball fields, football/soccer field, scenic overlook and drive, picnic area with some shelters, meadows, botanical reserve, dog park, and youth camp and Council Grounds. (730.7 acres). THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. WOW. visit was second trip to Colorado Springs 5/2013, first trip was 6/2008trip was with sister, no children, category not belowPark Hours 05/01 - 10/31 5 AM - 11 PMPark Hours 11/01- 04/30 5 AM- 9 PM**the park is easy to get to, and right in the city.....bring your camera.....
We love to visit Palmer Park the mixture of developed and undeveloped space is great and the dog park is huge there. We always find something new to explore at the Park.
Numerous hiking trails combined with a dog park offer something for dog and owner alike! The plateau which is centrally located gives great views of the surrounding area to include Pike's Peak and Colorado Springs. The playground for the kids is big and for safety it is fenced and has crushed rubber for padding, so it's really nice and safe!Being in the center of town this is really a great 'wild' place to get away too quickly.
I'd never visited this area before - almost never noticed it. Very quiet, very nice. I'll be hiking these trails again!
We hiked for about an hour up to the overlook. Just beautiful. The runners and cyclists called out so we could get out of their way and although there was some snow on the ground, the walking and climbing was never dangerous.