Oak Meadows Park
(City of Colorado Springs)
Oak Meadow Park is a 3.7-acre Broadmoor Bluffs neighborhood park offering a mix of play space and sports amenities in southwestern Colorado Springs.
Features
- Playground
- Basketball court
- Multi-use field
- Picnic shelter
- Open green space
What to Expect
A compact but well-rounded park suited for both play and small gatherings.
Plan Your Visit
Location: 4960 Farthing Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Parking: Street parking nearby
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Fees: Free
Fred McKown Park
(City of Colorado Springs)
Fred McKown Park is a 9.4-acre neighborhood park offering space for sports and family recreation in northeastern Colorado Springs.
Features
- Playground
- Basketball court
- Multi-purpose field
- Open green space
- Natural riparian area along the eastern side of park
- Access to the Homestead Trail
What to Expect
A larger neighborhood park that supports both organized activity and everyday use.
Plan Your Visit
Location: 5035 Balsam St, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Parking: Street parking available
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Fees: Free
Greenways Park at Sand Creek (City of Colorado Springs)
Greenways Park at Sand Creek is a brand-new community park in one of Colorado Springs’ fastest-growing east-side neighborhoods, transforming a former golf course irrigation pond into a vibrant, welcoming outdoor space for residents and visitors alike.
Features
- Scenic pond (repurposed from former golf course irrigation pond)
- Children’s playground
- Event pavilion (reservable)
- Large open grass fields
- Hammock posts
- Picnic areas
- Walking/running path
- Access to Sand Creek trail corridor
What to Expect A fresh, well-designed community park with a little something for everyone — whether you’re letting the kids loose on the playground, relaxing in a hammock by the pond, hosting a gathering at the pavilion, or just stretching your legs on the walking path. The park has a clean, modern feel and the pond gives it a scenic anchor that sets it apart from a typical neighborhood park.
Nearby The park sits adjacent to Sand Creek trail and is just minutes from First & Main Town Center and the Powers Corridor.
Plan Your Visit
Location: Greenways Main Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80922 (off Tutt Blvd., south of N. Carefree Circle)
Parking: On-site parking available
Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset Fees: Free
Antlers Park (City of Colorado Springs)
Antlers Park is a 3.4-acre historic downtown green space nestled beside the iconic Antlers Hotel — one of the most storied landmarks in Colorado Springs. With views of Pikes Peak framed by shade trees and open lawns, it’s a quiet and scenic retreat right in the heart of the city.
Features
- Historic locomotive on display
- Large group picnic shelter (reservable)
- Picnic tables and open green space
- Shaded walking paths and sidewalk loop
- Restrooms
- Dog park (separate fenced area with small and large dog zones, synthetic turf, play amenities, and dog water station)
- Wheelchair accessible
What to Expect A peaceful, historically rich park that’s perfect for a lunch break, a casual stroll, or letting the dog run. The park has a relaxed, unhurried feel — more of a scenic respite than an active recreation hub — and the backdrop of the Antlers Hotel and Pikes Peak views make it one of the more photogenic spots in downtown.
History Antlers Park has been part of downtown Colorado Springs since the early 1900s, originally designed as a landscaped arrival gateway for travelers stepping off the train at the nearby Denver and Rio Grande Railroad depot. The park takes its name from the Antlers Hotel, first built by city founder General William Jackson Palmer in 1883 and a downtown landmark ever since. The park is one of three historic downtown parks — along with Acacia and Alamo Square — included in the city’s Downtown Historic Parks Master Plan.
Plan Your Visit
Location: 31 W. Pikes Peak Ave. (W. Pikes Peak Ave. & Sierra Madre St.), Downtown Colorado Springs
Parking: Metered street parking nearby; parking garage adjacent
Hours: Open daily Fees: Free
Acacia Park (City of Colorado Springs)
Acacia Park is Colorado Springs’ oldest and most beloved downtown park — a 3.7-acre historic green space donated by city founder General William Jackson Palmer in 1871 and reimagined in recent years with major improvements.
Features
- Uncle Wilber Fountain (interactive splash pad with moving sculpture)
- Ninja-style climbing structure and tot lot playground (completed 2022)
- Bandshell with summer concerts
- Shuffleboard courts (open June–mid August)
- Outdoor ice skating rink (November–January)
- Picnic tables and shade trees
- Acacia Park Visitor Hub
- Story Coffee (on-site coffee shop)
- Wheelchair accessible
What to Expect A lively, year-round community gathering place in the heart of downtown, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and mountain views. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, letting the kids loose on the climbing structure, cooling off at the fountain in summer, or lacing up skates in winter, there’s always something going on at Acacia Park.
History Donated to the city in 1871, Acacia Park is the first park ever established in Colorado Springs. It has served as a gathering place for the community for more than 150 years and recently underwent a major renovation as part of the Downtown Historic Parks Improvement Project.
Plan Your Visit
Location: 115 E. Platte Ave. / Corner of Tejon St. & Platte Ave., Downtown Colorado Springs
Parking: Metered street parking on all four sides of the park
Hours: Open daily
Fees: Free (ice skating and shuffleboard may have nominal fees)
Cheyenne Meadows Park (City of Colorado Springs)
Cheyenne Meadows Park is a 20.5-acre community park offering a wide range of recreational amenities and nearby access to additional facilities in southwest Colorado Springs.
Features
- Playground
- Basketball court
- Baseball/softball fields
- Soccer/football field
- Horseshoe pits
- Picnic shelter
- Dog park nearby
- Views of Cheyenne Mountain
What to Expect
A large, activity-rich park that serves as a hub for sports, gatherings, and family outings, with something for nearly everyone.
Plan Your Visit
Location: 3868 Glen Meadow Dr.
Parking: Street parking and nearby access points
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Fees: Free
Candleflower Park (City of Colorado Springs)
Candleflower Park is a 5-acre neighborhood park designed for everyday use and easy access in northeastern Colorado Springs.
Features
- Playground
- Open play area
- Walkways throughout the park
- Access to the Briargate Trail
What to Expect
A walkable neighborhood park with simple amenities, ideal for families and casual outdoor time.
Plan Your Visit
Location: 7690 Contrails Dr.
Parking: Street parking nearby
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Fees: Free
Boulder Park (City of Colorado Springs)
Boulder Park is a 7.2-acre community park near downtown and Memorial Hospital – Central, offering a variety of sports fields and open areas.
Features
- Playground
- Basketball court
- Baseball/softball field
- Football/soccer field
- Open space for informal recreation
- Rare trees planted around the park
- Interpretive signage
What to Expect
A larger neighborhood park that supports both organized sports and everyday use, with plenty of room to spread out.
Plan Your Visit
Location: 1210 E. Boulder St.
Parking: Street parking nearby
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Fees: Free
Bonforte Park (City of Colorado Springs)
Bonforte Park is an 8-acre neighborhood park near downtown, offering a mix of classic recreation amenities and walkable green space.
Features
- Playground
- Baseball/softball field
- Two tennis courts
- Seasonal restrooms
- Open areas suitable for walking and casual use
What to Expect
A larger neighborhood park with a balanced mix of active recreation and space to relax or take a casual walk.
Plan Your Visit
Location: 2323 N. Wahsatch Ave.
Parking: Street parking nearby
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Fees: Free
