Pikes Peak Park is located in the southeast part of Colorado Springs. The neighborhood is situated just west of the Colorado Springs Airport and east on Interstate 25. This neighborhood is a short drive to both Fort Carson and Peterson Air Force Base. This proximity makes the neighborhood a popular area for military families as well as the affordability of Pikes Peak Park Homes for Sale.
Pikes Peak Park encompasses 1.586 square miles With just over 3,000 single family homes in that area. Homes were built from the 1950s through the early 1970s And average about 1,200 square feet in size.
This neighborhood is home to several parks and recreation areas. There are 2 major youth sports complexes in the neighborhood El Pomar Youth Sports Park this park consists of 18 playing fields on 58 acres. This park is also the southern trailhead to Pikes Peak Greenway Trail. The trail is 16 miles of easy terrain that runs north to south through Colorado Springs. El Pomar Youth Sports Complex is the southern end of the trail which stars north at Woodman Road.
The second major Sports Complex in this neighborhood is the Leon Young Sports Complex. This park consists of 8 baseball fields along with pavilions and bathrooms And one of the best views in Colorado Springs. Smaller neighborhood parks include Van Diest Park, Monterey Park, Giberson Park, and James H. Smith Sr. Park.
Students in this area attend the Harrison School District #2 schools. The Harrison School District consists of 2 High Schools, 3 Middle Schools, 13 Elementary Schools, and a wide range of Charter and Technical schools.
Pikes Peak Park has traditionally been a very affordable neighborhood. while the median home price is still significantly lower than the rest of El Paso County, prices have risen over the last 5 years. In spite of this increase, this neighborhood is still a popular choice for home buyers looking to find a home in an area with a lot of amenities and a convenient location.
