The North Slope Recreation Area offers hiking trails, mountain biking, picnic areas, boating and fishing, just 30 minutes from the city. Three reservoirs with a total of 4,666 surface acres and 14 miles of shoreline are the gems of this newer recreation site. Paved paths and fishing piers will improve access for handicapped persons. Located one mile east of downtown is Memorial Park's sprawling multi-use complex. An Olympic-size velodrome is used for training and competition by national team cyclists.
Some trails are open to horseback riders and others to motorcyclists.
Golf Golfing enthusiasts will marvel at the extra distance their balls will travel in the mountain-high air. Colorado Springs has a number of outstanding courses including the links at the internationally famous Broadmoor Resort. The Broadmoor has three 18-hole courses designed by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones and Arnold Palmer. There are seven public courses with 126 total holes, five private golf clubs with 126 holes and three military courses with 72 holes. Colorado Springs' mild weather means golfing may be enjoyed nearly year-round.