Must see place if youre fortunate enough to be in Colorado Springs.....so many hiking and mountain biking trails to choose from.

Palmer Park has to be one of my top three favorite places in the state. The hike to the plateau summit is WORTH IT! Once you are up there you can see the entirety of the gorgeous city of Colorado Springs including Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Mountain, Downtown, Air Force Academy and so on...You can also mountain bike the trails at the top and climb the red rock and sandstone cliff faces (at your own discretion of course!! PLEASE be sage)At the base they have a lovely and sprawling park and lawn as well as a huge and inviting dog park. Lovely time every time.

A trip that will not be forgotten! Especially when you get to the Grand View. Looking at everything!!! From Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Beautiful Homes and more!!! Bring your phone at full battery and give yourself 3 hours to explore. Take your time and enjoy the nature! Hope this motivates someone to come visit. Have a great day, God Bless

Beautiful park. We took the family here the explore. They had so much fun playing baseball then park area with toys. Tons of toys plenty for everyone. Plenty of space. Next time we go we will explore more of the park. Its was so big we need more time and we will come back for sure.

This park is simply gorgeous. And massive too. There are so many places to explore and unique rock formations you can climb. There are lizards and crazy bugs. Picnic benches and stunning views. You could come here every day and discover new areas. I think its the nicest park in the city.

I live a block and a half from Palmer very gorgeous park with stunning views. Great place to grab a blanket and lay down in the grass area with your dog. Or walk around the trails and look over beautiful Colorado Springs.

I love this park. It has everything you could want in a park. Playground, hiking and a dog park plus amazing city views!

Great little oasis of hiking trails and great place to overlook the city of Colorado springs. And take wonderful pictures

Fun park with tons of room to roam around in. The overlook is a great spot to see pretty much all of east Colorado Springs.

Great trail for the family and the dogs! This trail has a little bit of everything; somewhat flat and wide easy trail loop, finger trails, rock climbing and more difficult trails. There is something here for everybody. The views are of the city, and of course the mountains. We came across a few benches and tables to stop and relax on, but dont count on their use if the trail is crowded. Some areas allow dogs to run without a lease, while other parts of the trails demand the lease. Lot of mountain bikers are on this trail too. You will need proper hiking boots if you get off the main wide trail. This is not a place to wear basic sneakers.

Absolutely incredible. Every time I visit, Im blown away. There are so many trails, the park is massive and theyre bike, pet and horse friendly. Theres something uniquely fascinating about being surrounded by wilderness and seeing the city down below you.

This park is probably one of the best in the area especially if you want to take your dog out for a nice hike. Its within driving distance from most parts of the city. Ive been a handful of times so far and have yet to cover even a fraction of the trails that are in this park. It definitely feels like theres something for everyone. The folks and dogs that weve met on the trails are super friendly. Overall this park is super clean and well kept. Weekends arent too crowded and there seem to be just enough people that you arent out hiking by yourself.

Good park with playgrounds for different ages. My favorite feature is almost a dozen trees with perfect low and smooth branches. So, given a huge amount of monkey bars, its a perfect place for those whose kids like to climb and who like to rest in the shade with nice pine trees smell!

Palmer Park is the best open space we have in Colorado Springs! The park is made up of two large bluffs, while hiking around the park has the illusion that it is wilderness not right in a city.

Great place to meet rock crawlers and place to climb rocks for the rc trucks

I loved how tranquil this place is. Also, various levels of trails for hiking. One downside is there where many dogs off leash.

Beautiful park for a bit if climbing and forest wandering, but probably the best for biking down the trails around the area its a beautiful refreshing place to hang out at!

Beautiful location and you can find some interesting things here

A beautiful place! Several lookout spots over the city of Colorado Springs. A nice Sunday afternoon drive.

My favorite park in Colorado Springs, Ive been there a ton of times and each time going to another area and experiencing the park for the first time. Once you have walked all over the front side, stop around the back side and start the adventure all over again!

This park has great hiking trails that allow for great views of Colorado Springs! There are plenty of short, easy hikes as well as trails that combine. There are also great views of the mountains but there was a lot of smoke from the wildfires so the mountains were slightly hidden!

Very nice park. It accommodates dogs with a dog park. Sports with a fenced in field, covered picnic area with tables, a nice play ground, ands there are several trails you can explore

Ive hiked this park all my life. Its wonderful to be in the middle of the city yet be surrounded by beautiful rocks and trees everywhere you turn. I especially love Palmer Park during sunset; there are no power lines, so I get amazing photos!

Really nice little town lake, nice people! Great place to float and relax.

Although I was prepared for some Cliff Hiking earlier this year, this one was superb. Sixty Degrees in Mid November! Dried animal tracks, solid footing, fresh air and Beautiful Vistas all along a random trail upward then back with Marvels in every step, alone, with Family or Friends... its a must do and do again when in Colorado Springs. If you love photography, youll love Palmer Park.

Palmer Park is one of the most relaxing places for a hike.. everytime I adventure into Colorado I find myself in Palmer. Hiking through the trails. Enjoying nature palmer Park is the place to go for all

Really nice area to go hiking in the morning or afternoon and it’s just right down the street from your backyard. Does have a fairly large children’s park at the bottom including a dog park before you make your drive up the mountain. I would recommend following the maps they have posted around the trail because they can get a little confusing when hiking or walking.

This place has beautiful views, and trails for hikers, and bikers. There are various parking lots you can choose to park at throughout the drive to the top. There is a playground at the bottom and possibly located elsewhere in the park. Great place for the whole family, quick scenic views, or hours of trail time. If none of that suits you, you can just sit on a bench and rest enjoying the views. Great place to visit for someone only here visiting as well. Any picture taken here is a great picture.

Good place to have a hike ride a bike eat lunch or rc crawl beautiful place

Palmer Park, like North Cheyenne Canon park, allows me to quicky get away from the occasional hustle and bustle of the city that lies at both mountain parks base. This park has a definite vibe in it, especially the closer you get to sunrise or sunset.The do have an operable porta john at park entrance and bathroom building off Paseo.They allow dogs off-leash on most trails inside the park. At the Maizeland Road entrance there are two fenced dog walks or play grounds.

This is one of my favorite spots in Colorado Springs! Such an amazing time every time I go! The nature is beautiful and the trails do not interfere with the beauty and awe of the wild life. There is a nice spot for the dogs as well as a field if you are just looking to relax or play some games. Amazing spot to mountain bike with terrain ranging from beginner up to I would estimate about expert but not professional. If you are the most hard core mountain biker you would enjoy it but may find yourself wanting that extra thrill, however for the average person you would be able to find paths that give you exactly what you want. The park does not seem very big until you begin to hike it in full. Also make sure you get to the overlook for an AMAZING view of Pikes Peak in the distance and the entire city! Absolutely breath taking and you can drive and park at the overlook if you do not feel like hiking to it! There are some really awesome little caves to find all around but just respect wild life and the park bounds since there are some homes that you may not realize you are trespassing on. Over all if you are in the Springs check this place out!

Such a beautiful spot to get out and hike! Easy and difficult trails for all levels.

Super pretty and I go to the dog park with my friends all the time there. Very clean and tons of room for the pups to run around!

I love hiking in Palmer Park. Plenty of trails, moderate strenuousness. Beautiful views of Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, as well as downtown Colorado Springs!

I go here for the dog park, which has a nice wide open area from your pet to run and have doggie fun. Theres also a section for smaller pets or a decent training area.

Palmer park is great. Trails and location make it a regular for people in the area. Also there is a dog park and big playground, if covid hasnt caused it all to be shut down

Nice, clean park. A favorite place to take my kids who range in age from 5 to 15 they all have fun.

Always looking be hiking palmer park. So many diverse trails you will not be disappointed.

I honestly love coming here, I truly enjoy the beautiful landscape and it always amazes me!

Great place to hike right in the middle of the city. Spectacular views.

I had honestly been avoiding hiking here and went with a group of coworkers who wanted to go. I cant believe I avoided this place. Its a amazing. Sort of a choose your own adventure.

Great park to spend an afternoon in. At the base of the park there are restrooms and water fountains, in addition to baseball fields and other vacant fields where you could play soccer or frisbee. There is a dog park toward the back of the park. There are tons of trails at the park and if you make it to the top of the rocks you get a beautiful view of Pikes Peak & the surrounding area. Definitely bring water if you plan to hike - it gets hot!

Great place for outdoor activities from hiking, walking the dog, to mountain biking. We appreciate the great city views and awesome trail system.

This was an awesome day out hiking around in the mud!! Heres some good photos and videos for everyone to check out!! Going for 200 points today in two reviews!! Had fun with the dogs and a nice 5-mi walk took a bunch of photos and videos of it along the way!!

Always carry protection when youre hiking at this park no matter day or night switchblade or a butterfly knife works great against predators

What can I say that hasnt been said? Palmerpark is a retreat within the city. Colorado Springs very own central park.

Rocky ok for a climb but I want to ws;k dog. Mountain bikes all over the place, rather dangerous. Not for me but stargazing is probably good there.

My son had an informal but gorgeous marriage ceremony there. It was wonderful and will always be one of my favorite places now.

A fun place to hike/bike but the trail system can be a little confusinf many are not labeled, but overall a great place and a nice size for being right in the city

Great spot for technical bike riding, and getting away from the grind right in the middle of town. Roads are well maintained, and its not a complete zoo like most of the other trails in town.

Tons of trails. Excellent views! Only problem is people letting their dogs run off leash out side of the dog park and the city does not enforce the leash law

Well taken care of. Centrally located. Great for hiking, biking, horse back riding, walking dogs. Needs more or bigger parking lots to accommodate growing community.

Great park nestled in the middle of Colorado Springs. Large variety of trails with amazing views and decent elevation change. Park gets a little crowded in the after- work hours and of course on the weekends.It can be easy to get lost or turned around in the park so be aware of the route youre taking and which number parking area you left your car. If you plan on mountain biking here(highly recommend, lots of technical, fun trails) download a trail app such as trailforks.

I went here for the dog park and honestly its not the greatest. Pretty small and smells awful!

Awesome hiking and mountain bike trails. Has everything from highly to technical to easy trails. Only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is higher volume of car break ins. Keep your stuff hidden and you wont have any issues but leave anything visible and there is a good chance youll come back to a broken window.

Palmer is about 15 minutes away,but worth it for a outing with your fur baby. He likes to ride in truck,and loves when we get there,loves grass,and to go explore.Well worth the ride for your furbaby

Absolutely love this place so much I am planning my wedding at this place

ITS A BEAUTIFUL PARK. YOU NEED TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE AND LOCK AND KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR VEHICLE UNFORTUNATELY!

Fantastic hiking to be had here! We tried the Cheyenne trail and cant complain. Took almost two hours but you do get some great views and for a black diamond trail, it really isnt tough to hike.Definitely recommend if you have a few hours and want some great hiking!

Its a nice and enjoyable trail for runs or just casual walk.

This is a Great Lake for COLORADO, that being said it’s not exactly user friendly, there’s geese on the beach and it is not tended to so makes it difficult to feel clean there. Haven’t used many other services but I like to swim and this is one place I travel light to in order to avoid the geese poo. Traffic sucks mostly when you’re traveling there but once inside they have maps posted and plenty of helpful employees. They lost a star for cleanliness

We enjoyed the large play structure with the kids. We did not enjoy the bark. The whole family had splinters every where when we left. Some of the plastic on the slides was broken off causing them to be unsafe. We did enjoy all the trails, and there were a lot of areas to explore with beautiful views.

I love taking peaceful walks along the different trails and its so convenient thats its in the middle of town

My absolute favorite city park. Beautiful views for all ages. Hiking for all ages. Events, picnics, games, scavenger hunts, etc. You name it, Ive probably seen it happening in this park. Its busy on the weekends for a reason. This place is nice. If you have not yet, I highly recommend checking it out.

Nice park, especially for being in the middle of the city. Lots of parking options. Only reason for 4 stars is that no one can seem to know to pick up their dog waste.

One of the best large, open space parks in the Springs. Many hiking trails, horseback riding, a dog park and my favorite, just watching the sunset over the mountains from one of the many lookout parking lots.Ive spent many an hour in this park just reading alone, talking to a friend or friends or just clearing my mind from that days idiosyncrasies. Almost all the other patrons are respectful and kind/generous when needed too.

Everything about the walking trails are amazing! Couldnt recommend coming here enough!

This park has the ability to let you get to nature without leaving our beloved Colorado Springs. You have a small dog park, plenty of cleaned grass and a childrens playground.Make sure your dont underestimate the trails and the environment you are in, have water, property shoes and a hat that will make your hike very easy. You can enjoy a mountain bike ride (motorized or not), a horse ride as well.The views from all angles are very unique, definitely take your four legged friend and enjoy the trails.

Absolutely amazing & beautiful. Nice trail to walk the dog & enjoy the view overlooking Colorado Springs pike speak mountain.

Beautiful! Lots of trails, picnic tables, and great views.

Great place to relax youd never think you were in the middle of a big town its so peaceful and calm !! The views of the front range are amazing !

Had a great hike with the family

I love Palmer Park! You can find some fun climbing spots, good inclines, picnic and hammock areas.. It has whatever youre looking for!

One of my favorite trail system to bike.

The views are spectacular! The air is clean and you just get a real sense of serenity. This is a must see for residents and tourists alike.

Sweet little nature get away right in the city. So many trails and views that its impossible to see it all in a day. Lived here my whole 34 years on this earth and today was the first time in palmer Park and I dont really know why.......... its amazing

Its a nice change from red rocks.

Very beautiful! A little windy on the day we went.

Beautiful place to climb rocks and see the sunset and sunrise. We came back every day for a week on our vacation in the springs

Love the views and scenery. Nice size dog park. Love going here.

Amazing place right inside the city. Great trails, magnificent views.

So many miles of trails. I run here many days a week and have never experienced any issue, other than running into a deer one time! You forget youre in the middle of the city.

Ive always loved this park. Its amazing how big the park is and all the hiking trails are always really clean. Its a great place to go with family or pets. I enjoy hiking here with my dog. I highly reccomend this park.

One of the best places to take the kids inside of Colorado Sorings. There are many places for them to climb on the rocks and walk the dirt trails. The rocks vary in climbing difficulty from level 0 to beginner. There are plenty of great places to get pictures as well. Best part: its free and close by!

My kiddo loves the park and I love the scenery great place for a Sunday afternoon!

This is just one of the many beautiful parks in the Springs. Lots of parking for hiking and the trails are easy enough to find, though at times a little difficult to follow. The views of the mountains are spectacular and some great views of the Springs too.

Parking lots 15 and 16 are my go-to starting points, and my favorite spots for lunch. Amazing park with great views

Was good but glass bottles broken all over by the overlook area.... Dog fecies was rampant

Good enough dog park, awesome that they have off leash trails, fantastic general trails. Highly recommend if you want to hike with your pup. Other fenced dog parks in the Springs would be better options if you are close enough for standard dog park activity.

Love to come here. Way less yuppies than Garden of the Gods.

My Kids love it and a lot of playground equipment for the kids to play on

Big open park with beautiful hiking trails across the top of the hill. Trails all seem quite entry level, but beware they overlap frequently and signage isnt particularly clear, so keep your wits about you!Home to the largest no-leash dog walking area in all of Colorado Springs, this is a popular dig walking spot. But please pay attention to the signs advising which trails/areas require a leash, and which do not.

Very beautiful urban park, however, the number of mountain bikes zooming around on narrow trails and around blind corners made it a less than enjoyable hiking experience. Unfortunate, as this kind of ruined it for me and I probably wont go back.

So close to home...and yet the feeling is far from the city. Such a beautiful place to hike with so many intertwined trails. Something for almost everyone.Great dog park as well.

I give this park 5 stars - its a neat place inside our beautiful city. However, I was watching the sunset at the main overlook and the security guard came to the parking lot and was screaming at people to leave threatening to lock us in and charge us with trespassing. I didnt realize the park closed at 9:00 and should have checked, but he was a bit harsh.

Was staying at a distant relatives house thats backyard led right into this park. It was beautiful, while we (my sisters and I) didnt really go very deep into the park, the views we did see from the south ridge were beautiful, and the rest of the park was awesome. Waking up my first day in CO Springs and climbing up to the top of that hill was an excellent way to start my Co visit!

The trail i took wasnt very difficult at all. Nice backgrounds as well

Easy trails in city central

Great playground, well maintained (for the most part. A few of the tables are iffy) only problem was it was rather crowded and no one wore masks.

Good central location. Great views of the city.