Recreational Resources

Recreational Resources

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Recreational Resources

Discover the best recreational resources in Colorado Springs, including free admission museums, nature centers, cultural sites, and inclusive programs. Perfect for families and individuals of all ages!

 

Cultural Services – COS

  • Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum – Free admission
  • Garden of the Gods Park
  • Rock Ledge Ranch – Youth ages 3-17 – $4.00
  • Starsmore Visitor Center
  • Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center
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Edward C. Rochette Money Museum

  • America’s largest museum dedicated to numismatics brings culture to life. The museum explores art, history, science and more to promote the diverse nature of money and related items.
  • 12 and under – Free, General Admission $8
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John May Museum Center

  • Colorado Springs premier bug museum. Home of one of the largest displays of tropical bugs in the world.
  • Children 13 and older – $12, 6-12 – $9, 5 and under fee
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  • Phone: (719) 576-0450

 

KidsOutandAbout.Com

  • Free online guide to everything for kids, teens & families, including events, camps, classes, learning, indoor & outdoor fun and seasonal guides.
  • Click here for more information!

 

Lester L. Williams Fire Museum

 

Nature Centers – El Paso County

  • El Paso County Nature Centers will connect people to their natural and cultural resources and inspire them to become steward for our parks and environment.
  • Bear Creek and Fountain Creek Nature Centers offer camps, scout programs, field trips, special events and programs.
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  • Bear Creek: (719) 520-6387
  • Fountain Creek: (719) 520-6745

 

Penrose Heritage Museum

  • Collection of exhibits featuring artifacts from the lives and travels of El Pomar’s co-founders Spencer and Julie Penrose. Carriage Gallery, Heritage Gallery and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Experience.
  • Free admission
  • Phone: (719) 577-7065
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Peterson Air & Space Museum

  • Colorado’s oldest aviation museum – preserving and portraying the rich aviation and space history of COS and Peterson Space Force Base.
  • Free admission – must acquire a pass 3 days before your intended visit.
  • Click here for more information!
  • E-mail: staff@petemuseum.org

 

Therapeutic Recreation Program

  • Provides opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities to acquire skills that enable them to participate in leisure experiences and enhance their ability to function in a community setting.
  • Arts, culture, sports, fitness, aquatics, social enrichment, community integration and outdoor adventures.
  • Click here for more information!
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