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Parks & Recreation

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The Tri-Lakes area has an astounding array of outdoor recreational opportunities are preserved and maintained through the cooperative efforts of local government, organizations and citizens.

The hills and mountains that surround the Tri-Lakes area provide endless opportunities for fun and recreation. Much of the terrain is accessible through a complex network of trails that wind among the communities, offering scenery, exercise and a link to many outdoor destinations.

Monument Rock, for which the town is named, stands amidst the Monument Open Space Preserve, a symbol of the town’s enduring nature. Extensive trails around the rock cater to horseback riding, dog walking and jogging, while also serving as a hub to other locales.

Palmer Lake is a popular destination offering fishing and walking trails. Palmer Lake is the beginning of the 14-mile Santa Fe Regional Trail, one of the longest and continuous trails in El Paso County.

Following the old Santa Fe Railroad line, it traverses several communities and the Air Force Academy, plus connects to a number of other trailheads.

Golf is also a popular pastime in the area, and residents can choose from either public or private courses. Woodmoor Pines Country Club is a private 6,700-yard, par 72 course located in the Woodmoor development east of I-25 and Monument.

Recently, Woodmoor Pines Golf and Country Club has partnered with King’s Deer Golf Club, providing easy access to 36 holes of great golf. King’s Deer provides a challenging public course dotted with bunkers and water hazards, located within the high-end King’s Deer Subdivision. The Air Force Academy opens its two picturesque courses for many community events, plus the Gleneagle subdivision is centered on its own 18-hole course.