Bancroft Park - Colorado Springs, Colorado - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

Bancroft Park is part of the property that used to house Bancroft School (which no longer exists). The school, and thus park, was named after Hubert Howe Bancroft, an American historian and ethnologist. More can be learned about Hubert Howe Bancroft at his wikipedia article: (visit link)

The park is located in Historic Old Colorado City, along Colorado Avenue and 24th Street. The park encompasses 1.2 acres.

There is no playground available, but there are a few walking paths, picnic tables, and restrooms.

Name: Bancroft Park Street Location: 2408 W. Colorado Ave. Local Municipality: Colorado Springs State/Province, etc.: Colorado Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: Hubert Howe Bancroft Picnic Facilities: Bandshell, large paved area, restrooms, benches, a few tables. Electrical outlets available for use upon request. Recreational Facilities: Bandshell, picnic tables, public restrooms, historic plaques and monuments Special Events: Frontier Days Traditional Geocaches: None within park itself. Nearest two are: C7-H8-N4-O2, GC1A6DV Ze Wait for Peekin Robot COS 04, GC19ABN Date Established: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Fountains: Not listed Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed

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