Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO is home to many national sports organizations, including the United States' national federations for 24 individual Olympic sports. Despite the number of athletic organizations based in the city, Colorado Springs is a largely car dependent city with a Walk Score rating of 36. However, not all neighborhoods in Colorado Springs require an automobile. The most walkable neighborhoods in Colorado Springs are Downtown, Westside and Shooks Run.

Shooks Run

72 / 100

Very Walkable

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About this neighborhood

The picturesque community of Shooks Run is the most walkable neighborhood in Colorado Springs. The Shooks Run Creek and the running/biking/walking trail that parallels it run right through the center of this residential district. Natural beauty abounds in Shooks Run, but most residents are still able to walk to an average of two restaurants, bars, or coffee shops.

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Downtown Colorado Springs

70 / 100

Very Walkable

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About this neighborhood

With a Walk Score of 70, downtown is Colorado Springs' most walkable neighborhood. This vibrant district is packed with locally-owned boutiques, microbreweries, and restaurants. Most attractions are also within a short walk from the city's many condos, lofts, and apartment buildings. For those who'd like to uncover a bit of history on their stroll, downtown is also home to the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum.

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Knob Hill

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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About this neighborhood

Residents of Knob Hill, Colorado Springs' third most walkable neighborhood, won't want to give up their cars but will be able to complete at least some of their errands on foot. Popular with military families, thanks to its proximity to Peterson Air Force Base, Knob Hill also has an up-and-coming arts district where many of the buildings are covered in large-scale murals.

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Westside

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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About this neighborhood

The fourth most walkable neighborhood in Colorado Springs is Westside, which has a Walk Score of 63. This laidback community boasts some of the city's most popular destinations including the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Red Rock Canyon, and the Broadmoor. Westside backs up into the mountains, so it offers the unique combination of good walkability and an above average chance of spotting a deer on your stroll.

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Ivywild

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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About this neighborhood

Located south of Colorado Springs, Ivywild is the area's fifth most walkable neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 58. The community is best known for Ivywild School, an old elementary school that was converted to a mixed-use marketplace that includes a brewery, a bakery, a deli, a bar and office space.

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Old Colorado City

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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About this neighborhood

Just west of downtown Colorado Springs is Old Colorado City, the region's sixth most walkable neighborhood. Founded in 1859 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush, Old Colorado City is a frequent destination for tourists who want to learn about the area's gold mining history. The art galleries, boutiques and restaurants in the commercial district can be easily explored on foot.

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Venetian Village

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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Venetian Village in northeast of Colorado Springs has a Walk Score of 55, so you'll need a car for most of your errands in this family-friendly suburb. The neighborhood borders the 737-acre wildlife reserve of Palmer Park, so there are plenty of opportunities for walking, hiking, and biking nearby.

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Divine Redeemer

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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About this neighborhood

Divine Redeemer is centered around the Catholic school and parish of the same name. This idyllic community features lots of charming Craftsman bungalows set back from tree-lined streets. Divine Redeemer has a Walk Score of 55, so you'll need a car for grocery shopping and other errands, but many residents enjoy being able to walk to nearby parks and farmers' markets.

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Stratton Meadows

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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About this neighborhood

Stratton Meadows in Colorado Springs has a Walk Score of 53, making it the ninth most walkable part of the city. Some errands can be run on foot. There are also restaurants, coffee shops and bars within walking distance from many sections in this neighborhood.

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Park Hill

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

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About this neighborhood

Park Hill in Colorado Springs has a Walk Score of 45, earning it a position in the top 10 most walkable sections of the city. You can do some errands on foot, and you can also walk to a number of restaurants, bars and coffee shops from most places in the community.

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