Woodland
Park
In
1891, after becoming established as a resort town and business center for
the surrounding area, Woodland Park was incorporated. Woodland
park's primary business was saw milling. logs were cut and sold for
railroad ties and braces used for the gold mines of cripple creek and
victor.
today
with over 7,600 residents, woodland park is a flourishing community of
people who demand a high quality of life. tourism continues to fuel
the economy, often turning first-time visitors into lifelong residents.
just
18 miles west of colorado springs in teller county, experience the
history, adventure and beauty of the rocky mountains. the natural
surroundings include spectacular views of pikes peak and the rampart
range. thick stands of spruce, pine and aspen . . . and deep blue
skies with fresh air.
Woodland
park is the largest city in teller county and offers bed and breakfasts,
motels, hotels, campgrounds, rv parks, trAIls, shopping, restaurants and
full services.
explore
the area's many exciting attractions from woodland park's central
location. Discover the world famous mining town of victor, limited
stakes gaming in cripple creek, florissant fossil beds national monument,
mueller state park & wildlife area, the air force academy, the garden
of the gods, the pikes peak highway, the pikes peak cog railway, the
olympic training center, downhill ski resorts . . . and much more.
