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ALSO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Education
K-12 Public: Colorado Springs School District 11: Hunt, Columbia and Washington Elementary Schools; North Middle School; Palmer High School. Palmer offers a traditional high school program with college prep and honors classes; Advanced Placement courses in 11 content areas; a two-year pre-university International Baccalaureate program for the highest-motivated students; and Palmer Night School for students whose needs are not met traditionally. www.cssd11.k12.co.us
Private: Several Catholic, Episcopalian, Lutheran and other faith-based and private schools are within 2-3 miles of downtown
Post-Secondary: Pikes Peak Community College Downtown Studio, 100 W. Pikes Peak Ave., www.ppcc.edu
The Colorado College, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., www.coloradocollege.edu University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway www.uccs.edu
Groceries & Household
In addition to a variety of independent neighborhood markets, downtown residents can easily access several large supermarkets and a major discount center. Safeway operates stores on S. Nevada and N. Wahsatch, King Soopers has a store on W. Uintah, and Wal-Mart on 8th Street is accessible by both vehicle and on foot or bicycle via the Midland Trail connecting at America the Beautiful Park.
Parks, Trails and Public Spaces
Several parks and trails lace through downtown, with an “emerald necklace” ringing the district and connecting to other City and Country trail systems. Living downtown, it’s a hop-skip-and-a-jump out the front door to these great outdoor spaces:
- Acacia Park — the city’s original town square, bound by Tejon St., Bijou, Nevada and Platte. Popular gathering spot for picnics, seasonal frolic in the Uncle Wilber fountain, shuffleboard, concerts, markets and more.
- America the Beautiful Park — the city’s newest grand space with grand views and grand amenities. Stroll the perimeter paths, link to the east-west Midland Trail or the north-south Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, let the kids have their hey-day on the playground, and catch all kinds of concerts and festivals throughout the year. Access from Cimino Street off W. Colorado Ave.
- Antler’s Park — this quaint, hidden charm is immediately west of the famous hotel and offers a quiet respite from the workday or a place to catch jazz and more on a summer’s eve. Access from The Depot shops.
- Carnegie Library gardens — located behind (south) the restored 1905 Carnegie Library, which houses special collections for the adjacent Penrose main library, these newly installed gardens include informal and formal plantings, patron benches, places for sculpture and more. Open during library hours; call 631-6333.
- First Christian Church Labyrinth — Enjoy a contemplative labyrinth walk at 16 E. Platte Avenue.
- Monument Valley Park — one of the town founder’s most treasured gifts to the city, beginning in 1904, Monument Valley Park extends north and south, parallel to and east of I-25, between Bijou St. and Jackson St. Tennis courts, a public swimming pool, demonstration and formal gardens, as well as numerous playing fields and picnic spots make this a perennial outdoor playground — in the heart of downtown!
- Pikes Peak Greenway Trail — 14 miles of north-south trail on downtown’s western edge with a major segment running through Monument Valley Park. A favorite for runners, cyclists and walkers.
- Pioneers Museum grounds — The expansive grounds on all four sides of the city’s primary historical museum, offer a pleasant respite from business or daily life with numerous sculptures, gardens and pedestrian benches. Access from S. Tejon, E. Vermijo or S. Nevada streets or exiting from Plaza of the Rockies South Tower.
- Shooks Run Park and Trail — 3.9 miles of north-south trail on downtown’s eastern perimeter. Access map online at www.springsgov.com from Parks Recreation & Cultural Services link.
Pikes Peak Library District
Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave., www.ppld.org
Places to Worship
Churches of numerous faiths are located in downtown Colorado Springs. Scores of other churches, temples, and other places of worship are located within a two-mile radius as well.
 All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
730 N Tejon St
719-633-7717
www.asuuc.net
First Baptist Church
317 E. Kiowa
719-632-6603
 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
16 East Platte Avenue
719-633-8888
www.firstchristiancos.org
 First Church of Christ Scientist
325 N. Cascade
719-632-0051
www.christiansciencecoloradosprings.org
 First Congregational Church (UCC)
20 East Saint Vrain
719.635.3549
www.fcucc.org
 First Lutheran Church
1515 N Cascade
719-632-8836
www.firstlutheranchurchcolospgs.org
First Presbyterian Church
219 East Bijou
719-884-6100
www.first-pres.org
 First United Methodist
420 N. Nevada
719-471-8522
www.fumc-cs.org
Fresh Wind Community Church
1st Century Charter School/
on Costilla, east of Wahsatch
719-596-2598
www.freshwindchurch.com
Grace Church & St. Stephen’s
601 N. Tejon
719-633-5529
www.graceandststephens.org
Immanuel Lutheran Church
846 E. Pikes Peak
719-636-5011
www.ilc-cos.org
 St. Mary’s Cathedral
22 W. Kiowa
719-473-4633
www.stmaryscathedral.org
 Springs Reformed Church
229 S. Weber
719-577-4157
www.springsreformed.org
Public Health & Safety
Colorado Springs Police Department Operations Center, 705 S. Nevada Ave., 719-444-7595
Colorado Springs Fire Department, Stations 1, 2 and 3 on S. Weber St., E. San Miguel and W. Colorado Ave. provide immediate service to downtown. For general information, 719-385-5950.
Memorial Hospital, 1400 E. Boulder St., 719-365-5000
Penrose Hospital, 2222 N Nevada Ave., 719-776-5000
For more information on dining, shopping and services, check out our Downtown Guide
Downtown Map
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Downtown Partnership 111 S. Tejon, Ste 309/Colorado Springs/CO/80903/719-886-0088 area information for residents, relocation, and business
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