Stan Michalski
June 3, 2026 Google Maps
This is a fantastic park….not really for the amenities at the park but for the location. It is basically a parking lot in Manitou Springs but if you are like most people who visit Manitou Springs you are there to hike the World famous Manitou Incline, bike the Garden of the Gods, and ride the cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak. They are ALL walking distance from this park. The Incline and cog rail way start about 100 yards apart. They are up a fairly steep climb from the town center but definitely doable. We chose to use a private shuttle from the Park to the Incline and the next day to the cog rail way. Dave McBride is the contact person for the shuttle and he seems to know EVERYBODY in town. He was quite entertaining and it was well worth the $. There is a free shuttle but we didn’t use it. The Garden of the Gods is about 200 yards out the back gate. We rode our electric bikes and covered the entire park with little difficulty. The main drag of Manitou Springs is definitely walkable. There are shops and restaurants. We went to the Keg every night for dinner. The Salmon is excellent. The Manitou Brewery is right across th street from the Keg and they have good beer. The park has recently been bought and the new owners have several parks in TX. They are looking to expand and I can only imagine they will make things better and better. You know when you meet somebody and instantly can tell they have “it”…..well they have it. If you are going to Manitou Springs……stay here.
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