Palmer Park


Palmer Park

Parks Directory of the United States / Urban Parks / Colorado SpringsAddress:3650 Maizeland Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Phone:719-385-5941
Fax:719-578-6934
Size: 740 acres.
Location:5 miles northeast of downtown on Maizeland Road.
Facilities:Picnic areas with shelters, stables, hiking and equestrian trails (25miles), sports courts, ballfields, sports fields, arboretum, dog-runarea, wilderness area, playground, scenic overlook.
Activities:Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, baseball, softball, soccer, football, volleyball, bird watching, rock hounding.
Special Features:Park's spectacular rock formations are the result of geological activity that took place approximately 60 million years ago. Semi-precious rocks and minerals common in the Rocky Mountains, such as quartz, topaz, and jasper, may be found in the park.

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