Woodland Park, Colorado

What It Is Like to Retire in Woodland park

This lovely resort town 18 miles west of Colorado Springs is a Colorado classic with spectacular views of Pike's Peak and the Rampart Range. Woodland Park is a community of a little less than 8,000 residents, the biggest city in Teller County, and is nestled among the million acres of Pike National Forest. Hiking, fishing, and simply soaking in the sights are all popular in this sunny, outdoorsy town. Picture of a section of historic downtown Woodland Park, and photo of Library in Downtown Woodland Parw courtesy of Wikipedia and Uckrist (public domain)

Where to Retire in Woodland park and Home Prices

There is at least one active adult community in the area-see link at top left.

The Median Home Value was $373,832 in early 2020, according to Zillow.

What Is Special about Woodland park

Woodland Park is a nice hideaway from the cities, being at the perfect altitude to receive over 300 days of sunshine. 

What Is Not Special about Woodland park

 The Colorado winters are not for everyone.

Who Will Like Retirement in Woodland park

Those with a slightly adventurous people and a love for clean air and open skies love it here in Woodland Park.

Local Economy Is Driven by

primarily tourism

Climate and Physical Environment

In addition to being sunny, Woodland Park has relatively mild winters for Colorado and very comfortable summers.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Woodland Park is a hotspot for art festivals, which are oftentimes at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, as well as a number of cute restaurants. There is also a museum devoted to dinosaurs and fossils here.

Crime

Crime here is low, a little less than a third of the national average.

Medical facilities

Pikes Peak Regional Hospital is in Woodland Park, CO

Transportation

Colorado Springs airport is about 30 miles away.

Valuable Links

Woodland Park Woodland Park on Wikipedia