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- County
- Teller
- Elevation
- 8,481 ft
- Population
- About 8,000
- Downtown Denver
- About 88 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Colorado Springs
- 18 mi · about 35 min
- Schools
- Woodland Park School District RE-2
Drive times are typical and change with traffic and weather.
Living in Woodland Park
What it's like to live in Woodland Park
Woodland Park is Teller County's largest town. About 8,000 people live here at roughly 8,500 feet, surrounded by Pike National Forest on the north side of Pikes Peak. It was founded in 1887 and grew up around the Colorado Midland Railway and a handful of sawmills. The town motto is "the city above the clouds."
US 24 is the main road. It climbs Ute Pass from Colorado Springs, about 18 miles east, and many residents make that commute. Midland Avenue is the historic main street, and Memorial Park hosts a summer farmers market. Mueller State Park, Rampart Reservoir, and Florissant Fossil Beds are all within about half an hour.
It suits people who want a real mountain town with everyday services and a reasonable drive to Colorado Springs jobs. Expect pine forest, cooler summers, and true high-altitude living.
Where it is
Where Woodland Park sits on the Front Range
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Neighborhoods
Where to look in Woodland Park
Historic Downtown
The Midland Avenue main street, with buildings nearly a century old, the Ute Pass History Park, and Memorial Park.
Paradise Estates
A wooded area near town with homes among pines and aspens, some with Pikes Peak views.
Divide
A small Teller County community west of town at about 9,200 feet, where US 24 meets Highway 67.
Green Mountain Falls
A small Ute Pass town of about 650 people at 7,756 feet along US 24.
Chipita Park and Cascade
Ute Pass communities on US 24 between Woodland Park and Manitou Springs. Cascade is where the Pikes Peak Highway begins.
Get outside
Things to do in Woodland Park
- 01
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
A fossil museum with a working paleontology lab you can watch through a window.
- 02
Ute Pass History Park
Five historic buildings downtown, including the old town jail, with free tours.
- 03
Memorial Park
A downtown park with a gazebo, pond, playground, and a Friday farmers market in summer.
- 04
Centennial Trail
A paved path of nearly 15 miles round trip for walking and biking.
- 05
Mueller State Park
More than 5,000 acres of meadows and forest for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing.
- 06
Rampart Reservoir
A 2.6-mile forest trail to the reservoir, with fishing, kayaking, and camping nearby.
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FAQ
Woodland Park questions, answered
How far is Woodland Park from Denver?
Roughly an hour and 40 minutes in good traffic through Colorado Springs, longer in winter or at rush hour.
What county is Woodland Park in?
Teller County. It is the county's largest town.
How high is Woodland Park?
About 8,481 feet. Newcomers from lower elevations may feel the altitude at first.
What school district serves Woodland Park?
Woodland Park School District RE-2.
Is wildfire a concern here?
Yes. The climate is dry and the surrounding forest is fire-prone, so ask about defensible space and insurance on any home.
How far is Pikes Peak?
The Pikes Peak Highway starts in Cascade, on US 24 between Woodland Park and Colorado Springs, and climbs 19 miles to the summit.
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