CENTURY 21 Curbow Realty

CENTURY 21 Curbow Realty

Monument Area Guide

Welcome to Monument!

Twenty miles north of Colorado Springs and fifty south of Denver, resides the picture perfect mountain town of Monument, Colorado, a place where community and kinship tower above all else. Monument is located in the middle of the Tri-Lakes Colorado area, further adding to this region’s stunning beauty and charm. Bordered by the mountains and Palmer Lake to the west, southern Douglas County and Larkspur to the north, Black Forest to the east, and Gleneagle and the Air Force Academy to the south; Monument, Colorado stands heads above most other townships within the region in terms of natural splendor. The small town ambiance and historic flavor of Monument and the Tri-Lakes area provide the very best "getaways" for shopping, relaxation, exploring, hiking and biking in our region. Take a second to read more about the surprisingly interesting and inviting township of Monument, Colorado.

Monument History

The area was first settled in the 1860s with the town of Monument being incorporated in 1879. The surrounding areas of the Tri-Lake region were also being established during these years as well. Monument was first named "Henry Station" after Henry Limbach, one of the early settlers and the first mayor. The first settlers and developers of the area took notice of the surrounding wonder of the land and made that one of the main focus points about living in Monument and the Tri-Lakes area. That natural beauty and splendor can be yours in this sleepy mountain town and that sentiment began to spread to others across Colorado and the nation as well. The entire Tri-Lakes area has always been a getaway for people from the eastern United States; Monument was included in that tourism boom as well. During its early days, the streets of Monument were teeming with life during the summer months, a tradition that still continues to this day. Historic hotels and buildings still line the streets and still fill to capacity in the summer months, much like the used to and will continue to do.

Monument Parks & Recreation

Like mentioned before, Monument citizens prides themselves on the lands that they call home and to show their appreciation as well, the town of Monument has erected several city parks that cherish and protect those same lands. The several cities comprising the Tri-Lakes area and Monument have come together to sponsor the area’s premier recreational escape, the Tri-Lake Parks. This park includes Centennial Park, Glen Park and the Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area. Throughout Monument there are a number of other parks as well, but none of them compare to the community effort that is the Tri-Lakes Parks Project. This is one of the first places you should bring any new visitor to Monument or the Tri-Lakes region.

Monument Area Events & Attractions

Throughout Monument are a number of exciting locales that attract people from all over the region and country, destinations that make Monument even more appealing. These hot spots across the city are designed with education, preservation and entertainment in mind. With such a vibrant and energetic area like Monument, community activities and events are a way of life. The calendar year in Monument is teeming with fun and entertaining opportunities for everyone in the family. The community of Monument sponsors many events which include Arbor Day Tree Planting, Kid’s “Palmer Lake" Fishing Derby, Columbine Arts and Music Festival, 4th of July Street Fair, Tri-Lakes Golf Tournament, Health & Wellness Expo, Tri-Lakes Business Expo and the Railroad Festival. These events bring together the unique culture and tradition of this Colorado community.