Co. Springs sunny day activities for families
Co. Springs sunny day activities for families
Sunny day activities for families

1. Sky Sox Baseball Catch a fly
ball, enjoy a hot dog or just take in
the sun as you enjoy a great American
pastime. 4385 Tutt Blvd., Colorado
Springs, 719-591-SOXX, skysox.com

2. Rock Ledge Ranch Stroll
through a living history farm and
museum depicting life in four time
periods: American Indian in 1775;
1860s Galloway Homestead; 1880s
Chamber Home and Ranch; and
1907 Edwardian Country Estate. 1401 Recreation Way,
Colorado Springs, 719-578-6777, rockledgeranch.com

3. Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Trail
Enjoy scenic trails and wildlife, as well as displays and
naturalist programs. 245 Bear Creek Rd., Colorado
Springs, 719-520-6387

4. Colorado Springs Flea Market Buy, sell or just
wander through this 35-acre site that typically hosts up to
500 vendors on weekends. Food vendors, a few rides for
kids and live music. 5225 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs,
719-380-8599, csfleamarket.com

5. Springabouts Pick up a map at the Manitou Springs
Chamber of Commerce and take a walking tour and
taste all of the free springs in town. Downtown Manitou
Springs, 719-685-5089, manitousprings.org

6. Memorial Park Rent a paddle-
boat or fish at Prospect Lake. The
entire park is ripe with playgrounds,
basketball courts, biking and fitness
trails, and an indoor pool. 1605 E.
Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs,
719-385-5940, springsgov.com

7. Fountain Creek Regional
Trail and Nature Center Explore
wetlands, trails, walks and wildlife
as well as the nature center exhibits.
320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 719-520-6745

8. Paint Mines Interpretive Park Visit El Paso
County’s new 750-acre park to see the colorful clays
that were used by American Indian for making pottery
and ceremonial paints. Paint Mine Rd., Calhan,
719-520-6375, elpasoco.com

9. North Cheyenne Cañon Take a scenic drive or
explore on foot through Helen Hunt Falls, Silver Cascade
Falls, the Starsmore Discovery Center and the White
Fir Botanical Reserve. 2110 N. Cheyenne Cañon Rd.,
Colorado Springs, 719-385-5940, springsgov.com

10. America the Beautiful Park Bring the kids
to this one-of-a-kind free outdoor park with a great
playground, picnic pavillion and restrooms. 126 Cimino Dr., Colorado Springs, 719-385-5940


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