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 Palmer Park - Colorado Springs, CO Posted by:  ronjean
N 38° 52.070 W 104° 45.710
13S E 520661 N 4302136
Rock formations to climb, picnicking, and sports facilities are here.
Waymark Code: WM6FNM
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2009
Views: 6
City founder General Palmer gave these 730 acres to the citizens around 1900 for recreation. This is a popular place for group get-togethers, with a large playground, a dog park, and many acres to explore by foot or bicycle.
Name: Palmer Park
Street Location: 3650 Maizeland Road
Local Municipality: Colorado Springs
State/Province, etc.: CO
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Picnic Facilities: Picnic tables, and pavillions that may be reserved for large groups
Recreational Facilities:
Two baseball/softball fields, community playground, football/soccer field, horse stables, restrooms, scenic overlook and drive, picnicking (including some large groups with reservation shelters-Lazyland, Meadows, Youth Camp and Council Grounds), botanical reserve, Seven Castles geological point of interest, over 25 miles of trails (hiking, jogging, equestrian), three volleyball courts, dog park
Traditional Geocaches:
Usually about 5-10 active caches within the park
Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed
Date Established: Not listed
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
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