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CENTURY 21 Curbow Realty

Woodland Park

Welcome to Woodland Park, Colorado!

Known as the "City above the Clouds," Woodland Park, Colorado sits 8500 feet above sea level. This Rocky Mountain hideaway is surrounded by unspoiled, protected parkland and views of majestic Pikes Peak, the place which inspired the famous poem and song, "America the Beautiful." Located in Teller County only 17 miles away from Colorado Springs, Woodland Park is a perfect base camp for exploring all of the recreational opportunities the Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak area has to offer. With hiking, fishing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and ice-skating, and over 300 days of sunshine in which to enjoy it all, Woodland Park is a year-round mecca for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. In addition to Pikes Peak, other outdoor attractions like the Garden of the Gods, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, and Mueller State Park & Wildlife Area wait ready for the whole family to explore.

But Woodland Park has much more to offer than tourist resort facilities! After spending time exploring the aspen forests and falling in love with the breathtaking mountain views, many former tourists choose to permanently relocate to Woodland Park. In fact, a large portion of the population is comprised of one-time tourists. It's little wonder that such a beautiful place, home to friendly people, so close to all of the conveniences, jobs and shopping of the metropolitan area of Colorado Springs, would cause many to want to stay forever.

How to Get to Woodland Park
From Denver, take I-25 south and take exit #141 in Colorado Springs. From there, go west on Highway 24. Woodland Park is only 18 scenic miles from Colorado Springs.

Mileages

Denver .............................................. 94 miles
Colorado Springs Airport..................... 29 miles
Colorado Springs................................ 18 miles
Cripple Creek...................................... 25 miles
Victor................................................. 31 miles
Canon City.......................................... 65 miles
Monarch Ski Area................................ 95 miles
Breckenridge....................................... 90 miles
Vail.................................................... 122 miles

Woodland Park History

Largely a product of the railroad expansion and the growing tourist economy in the late 1800's, Woodland Park incorporated in 1891 after several years as a successful resort town and center of saw milling. The Woodland Park area changed forever when a massive vein of gold ore was struck in 1890. Larger than the 1859 Pike's Peak Gold Rush (which was not actually at the peak, but in the shadow of it), this find proved to be the most productive goldfield up until that point, and some argue in this country's history. This find transformed the 24 square mile area known as the Cripple Creek Mining District sparsely populated with just as many people into several boomtowns. About a dozen towns sprung up around the area to support the mining efforts.

Gold was not the only notable export from Teller County after the Cripple Creek strike. Woodland Park was home to saw mills producing lumber for the nearby mines, as well as railroad ties for the growing railroad infrastructure in Colorado. The Cripple Creek area also became known for its disease-free potatoes and high-quality lettuce. With plentiful naturally occurring ice, lettuce was able to be packed and shipped nationwide after harvest.

Though fortunes were made in the mines surrounding Pikes Peak, the towns which were born as a result of the mining activity surprisingly did not equally share in this newfound prosperity. Many who made their fortunes at the Cripple Creek mines chose to make their homes in Colorado Springs. Tension grew between Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs as those who worked the mines in Cripple Creek became weary of Colorado Springs' unjustly reaping the tax benefits of toils in the Cripple Creek mines. It was this discontent that prompted the founding of a new county, to bring the seat of government and county courts closer to the center of business in Cripple Creek. Teller County was created by an act of the Colorado Legislature and named after one of Colorado's first senators, Senator Henry M. Teller.

 Woodland Park Parks & Recreation

Woodland Park is synonymous with pristine wooded areas, crisp mountain air and unforgettable vistas. The City above the Clouds provides its residents with above-average parks, facilities and activities. Over 25 acres of improved parks are available to residents and visitors including Memorial Park, Meadow Wood Park, Bergstrom Park, and the Lion's Park. Enjoy playgrounds, picnicking, fishing, ice skating, softball, and special events.

 Park information from:
http://www.city-woodlandpark.org/department/parksandrec/parks.php

MEADOW WOOD SPORTS COMPLEX

Address: 2000 Evergreen Heights Dr., Woodland Park,
This is a 43.83 acre park that serves as the primary sports complex.
Facilities Include:
1 Synthetic Turf Baseball Field
2 Regulation size Synthetic Turf Soccer Fields
3 Lighted Ball Fields
Playground Equipment
Concession Stand
1 Ice/inline Hockey Rink
4 Lighted Tennis Courts
Fitness Trail

MEMORIAL PARK
Address: On the corners of Park Street, Lake Avenue and Henrietta Avenue. This is a 3.32 acre park.

Facilities Include:
Playground Equipment
Fishing and Ice Skating Pond
Horseshoe Pits
Tennis Courts
Basketball Court
Sand Volleyball Court
Gazebo
Picnic Tables
Centennial Building

KAVANAGH FIELD
Address: 116 South West Street
Facilities Include:
3 ball fields

HAYDEN / DIVIDE PARK
Address: Hybrook South Road, Divide. Highway 24 West, left on Hybrook South Road (west of Sheriff's office).

Facilities Include:
2 Ball Fields
Concession Stand
Playground Equipment
Multi-purpose Court
2.75 - Mile Loop Trail

PARKS AND RECREATION CLASSROOM
Address: 204 West South Avenue, next to the Parks and Recreation Office at City Hall

MEMORIAL PARK CENTENNIAL BUILDING
Address: Southwest corner of Park Street and Lake Avenue, located in Memorial Park.

UTE PASS CULTURAL CENTER
Address: 210 East Midland Avenue. Corner of Fairview Street and Midland Avenue.
The Ute Pass Cultural Center is a unique community facility for the purpose of providing cultural, educational and social enrichment to local residents and visitors to the Woodland Park area.

WOODLAND PARK LIBRARY
Address: 218 East Midland Avenue. Corner of Fairview Street and Midland Avenue.

GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Address: 101 North Baldwin, enter through the commons doors located by the cul-de-sac on the northwest end of the building.

COLUMBINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Address: 175 East Kelley's Road, enter through commons doors, on the south side, located by the playground.

SUMMIT ELEMENTARY
Address: 490 Meadowpark Dr., Divide. Enter through the commons located on the west side of the building.

WOODLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Address: 600 East Kelley's Road. Sporting events will enter through the doors furthest west.

WOODLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Address: 151 North Baldwin. Enter through appropriately labeled doors.

GOLDEN BELL CAMP
Address: 380 County Road 512, Divide. Highway 24 West to Divide. Right at the 2nd stop light, follow County Road 512 ( Cedar Mountain Rd.) approximately 4 miles. Golden Bell Camp is on the left side of the road.

TEEN CENTER
Address: 231 East Henrietta Avenue #719-687-3291
Teen Center Coordinators: Wilma Burnham & Michelle Neidig

Fall Hours (Mid August-late May)
Monday-Friday 2:30-6:00 p.m.

Summer Hours (late May-Mid August)
Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00 p.m.

The Woodland Park Teen Center is a safe, supervised and fun environment for young people in our community to spend their time during after school hours and throughout the summer. Youth must be in 6th-12th grade (12-18 years old) to participate at the Teen Center. All participants must sign in and are responsible for following the rules of the Teen Center while participating. There is no cost to use the center on a daily basis.

Activities available at the center include a pool table, air hockey, Play Station 2 games, computer games, large-screen TV, pool tournaments, chess tournaments, movie nights, arts & crafts, and board games. Special activities are planned around holidays and summertime.

Woodland Park Events & Attractions

The mountain playground of Woodland Park is home to a variety of attractions for both residents and visitors. Annual events bring this small hometown community in the Rockies closer together. The surrounding Pikes Peak area is home to a variety of scenic and cultural attractions, with Woodland Park being a natural home base to explore all of them!

Woodland Park Attractions

Woodland Park is an excellent home base for the experienced angler. Manitou Lake is only a few miles away from the city, and Rampart Range Reservoir in the Pike National Forest is home to large populations of trout. A popular winter activity is ice fishing. Hiking is another popular pursuit in the mountains surrounding Woodland Park. Miles of trails for hikers, horses or bikes traverse stunning mountainsides and allow visitors of all ages to enjoy the abundance of beauty that awaits you. Also along many of these same trails, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing provide hours of enjoyment in the snowy wilderness. Woodland Park also makes an ideal gateway for the world-renowned downhill skiing and winter sports found around the Pikes Peak region. The slopes of Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Vail, Telluride and Wolf Creek all are within driving distance. With this much wilderness, camping is a natural draw to this alpine paradise. Whether you like sleeping under the stars, or if when you are "roughing it," you mean staying in your RV. A variety of campsites, from backcountry camping to RV sites with electrical and water hookups, and all over spectacular views await campers on their outdoor adventure.

But there's much more than the outdoors in Woodland Park. For both residents and visitors alike, Woodland Park offers family-friendly attractions that profile the history of this storied part of Colorado. One such attraction is the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. At this interactive facility, visitors can see fossils of marine reptiles and dinosaurs, and tour a working fossil lab.

 Woodland Park Events

Woodland Park events are not only designed to entertain visitors to the area, but to foster a sense of community among residents.

During the summer in Woodland Park, the city celebrates Independence Day in style with the Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. This day of family fun including a pancake breakfast, fishing contest, and of course, fireworks in Henrietta Park is a small town tradition that can't be missed! Also in July, the Ute Pass Rodeo brings the excitement of bucking broncos and bulls to town.

Every fall, Woodland Park's Oktoberfest celebration invites Germans, or those just German at heart, celebrate this German cultural festival with dancing, music, food and plenty of beer. Winter brings the Cripple Creek Ice Fest to the nearby old mining town of Cripple Creek. Here you can witness chainsaw-wielding ice artists sculpting fantastic figures from blocks of ice.

Source:
http://www.coloradosprings.com/relocation/fullstory.php?id=1643
http://woodlandpark.citystar.com/woodland.html
http://www.experiencecoloradosprings.com/travel.asp?pageid=16%7C149