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Fountain, CO Area Guide

• Introduction
• History
• Parks & Recreation
• Events & Attractions
• More Info

Found at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains is a community that seamlessly blends all the advantages of urban living with the small town sensibilities you would expect of this region and its people, that community is Fountain, Colorado. Fountain resides just ten or so miles to the south of Colorado Springs and just thirty miles of another Colorado destination, Pueblo. This ideal location has given the residents of Fountain access to amenities and leisure escapes only available within this region, such as scenic and stellar views of the regal Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains. The 20,000 residents that call Fountain home also enjoy their home town being named one of "America's Millennium Cities" as well as being also an All-America City.

Fountain History

Fountain Colorado, the quaint township high in the Rockies, has grown into one of this region's finest residential and commercial communities since its establishment in 1859. Fountain Creek, as it was formerly called, was first a frequented locale of French explorers and settlers. Those first Frenchmen named the area, La Fontaine qui Bouille, or "the spring that boils." When American developers began to stake their claim in this land during the early 1950's, they changed the name to something more inviting; a name that was to stick to this very day, Fountain. By 1965, little over a hundred years since its proper induction, Fountain was receiving more notice than ever after developer Jules Watson connected the Widefield area. Today's Fountain is a beacon of residential, industrial and commercial achievements; all three aspects of this town working in harmony is proof enough as to why Colorado loves its small town of Fountain.

Fountain Parks & Recreation

Fountain, besides being a place of commerce and industry, is one of the counties most sought after residential areas. That being the case, the city takes the recreational needs of its citizens very seriously. The Fountain Department of Parks and Recreation maintain a number of parks throughout the city, ranging from small neighborhood parks to larger ones. Some of Fountain's favorite parks are: Metcalfe Park, Fountain's most widely used Community Park; Aga Park, the oldest Community Park in Fountain; Hibbard Park, with its climbing wall and 4 acres of land; and Mayor's Park, the host of the City of Fountain's Holiday Festival of Lights. All these parks and more dot the landscape of Fountain, Colorado, and all are owned and operated by the city as well.

Fountain Area Events & Attractions

Fountain also provides its residents with the best in terms of recreational escapes as well. The various attractions throughout Fountain will have all members of the family from all walks of life both entertained and engaged.

Fountain Creek Nature Center

The Fountain Creek Nature Center is a complete look into the surrounding wildlife population of this beautiful area. Discovery and learning programs, guided hikes and other programs are also available.

Fountain Creek Regional Park

Picnic areas, playground, nature trails, fishing ponds, and nature center await all at Fountain Creek Regional Park, along Fountain Creek between Widefield and Fountain.

Appletree Golf Course

This 18-hole golf course, designed by Lee Trevino, has spectacular views of the Front Range and hosts over 30 local tournaments.

More Colorado Springs Information

• Colorado Springs Area Attractions
• Colorado Springs Area Schools
• Fountain Relocation Guide