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Woodland Park was incorporated in 1891. At that time its primary business was saw milling—logs were cut and sold for railway ties and braces were used for the gold mines of Cripple Creek and Victor. Today Woodland Park has over 7,600 residents. Tourism fuels the economy and continues to bring people to the area. Just 18 miles west of Colorado Springs, Woodland Park’s natural environment includes spectacular view of Pikes Peak and the Rampart Range.
Woodland Park is the largest city in Teller County. It is close to the historic towns of Victor and Cripple Creek, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Mueller State Park & Wildlife Area as well as many Colorado Springs attractions. The area is comfortable year-round with over 300 days of sunshine and mild winters. Surrounded by wilderness and among one million acres of Pike National Forest, the area is a true mountain community.
Located north of Pike’s Peak in a spectacular mountain setting, the area provides an opportunity to enjoy the scenery, outdoor activities and peaceful life of Colorado.
SCHOOLS
Woodland Park District RE-2 encompasses the northern half of Teller County. The District, as it exists today, was established in 1959 when residents of Teller County voted to consolidate into the present configuration of two school districts within the county.
Woodland Park District RE-2 has three elementary schools, Summit Elementary School, Columbine Elementary School, and Gateway Elementary School. Its Middle School is Woodland Park Middle School and its High School is Woodland Park High School. The District employs approximately 358 employees: 226 certified and 132 non-certified staff. More than 60 percent of all certified staff members have obtained master’s degrees or higher.
Woodland Park students consistently hold the fourth highest score position of all districts in the Pikes Peak region on the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP). Terra Nova Multiple Assessment results are above average to well-above average. There are programs for Gifted and Talented as well as services for students who are struggling with academics. Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) provide support for many students.
Woodland Park High School is proud of the 105 varied course offerings including 6 Honors courses and 5 Advanced Placement courses. The District has an ambitious five-year program to update texts and teaching materials for all core academics Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade and many elective and exploratory areas.
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Woodland Park offers bed and breakfasts, motels, hotels, campgrounds, RV parks, trails, shopping, restaurants and full services. Colorado Springs is only 18 miles away and a new Wal-Mart in Woodland Park has recently broken ground. The Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce lists over 20 restaurants and the cities’ thoroughfare is lined with shops, antiques, even a Dinosaur Resource Center lined with palm trees.
PARKS & RECREATION
There are 25 acres of improved parks including Memorial Park, Meadow Wood Park, Bergstrom Park, and the Lion’s Park. Enjoy playgrounds, picnicking, fishing, ice skating, softball, and special events. Bring your clubs and play 18 holes amid scenic mountain views, compete in the annual Mayor’s Cup Footrace or trek across the same roads used by cyclists around the world for high-altitude training. A wide selection of campgrounds, cabins, RV parks and rustic lodges can accommodate every outdoor adventurer. No matter where you pitch your gear, expect an abundance of wildlife, fresh clean air and spectacular scenery. Manitou Lake is just a few miles north of the city. Rampart Range Reservoir is just eight miles away. Ice fishing adds to the region’s wintertime fun.
LOCATION
From Colorado Springs go west on Highway 24. Woodland Park is only 18 miles away.
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