America the Beautiful Park - Colorado Springs, CO
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ronjean
N 38° 49.815 W 104° 49.942
13S E 514549 N 4297952
Dedicated in memory of the writing of the famous song on top of nearby Pikes Peak
Waymark Code: WM6R1Z
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2009
Views: 6
The park has the Julie Penrose Fountain (WM5C9T) as it's centerpiece. Not enough shade trees yet, as the park was dedicated in 2005. The children's playground is on the north side of the park, near the pavillion.
Name: America the Beautiful Park
Street Location: 126 Cimino Drive
Local Municipality: Colorado Springs
State/Province, etc.: CO
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Writing of the song
Date Established: 2005
Picnic Facilities: Pavillion with tables and restrooms
Recreational Facilities:
Children's playground, lots of grass for frisbee, a walking trail loop, a wading fountain, and a connection to the city's 35 miles of bicycle trails.
Monuments/Statues: America the Beautiful dedication
Fountains: Julie Penrose Fountain
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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