Located at the edge of Black Forest this 450 acre regional park has diverse topography ranging from rolling, open meadows to tree-covered bluffs running the length of the park. A natural spring-fed pond and creek in the central valley of the park attracts deer, coyotes, foxes, fishing and over 35 types of waterfowl and birds. The park includes a playground, a playing field and picnic pavilions. Equestrian riders can water their horses at the trough while enjoying the three miles of trails throughout the park.
Homestead Ranch Regional Park
- Location:
16444 Gollihar Road
Peyton, CO 80831
Restrooms are located in the parking lot just south of the playground and are closed from Nov. 1 to March 31. - Park Hours:
5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Reservation Season
April 1 – October 31 - Driving Directions:
Homestead Ranch Regional Park can be reached from Interstate 25, exit 139 (Hwy 24, toward Limon/Airport) or ext 149 (Woodmen Road).
From Woodmen turn Left onto US-24 to Bradshaw Road, left on Bradshaw to Sweet road, left on Sweet to Gollihar Road, right on Gollihar Road and it will be approximately 1/5 mile north to Park Entrance. - El Paso County Parks Department:
(719) 520-7529 - Park Weather: NOAA
El Paso County Parks invites the public to review the draft Homestead Ranch Regional Park Master Plan. The Master Plan provides guidance for the next seven to ten years for capital improvements, construction of open space amenities, implementation of educational programs, and operations and maintenance.
Located at the edge of Black Forest this 458-acre regional park has diverse topography ranging from rolling, open meadows to tree-covered bluffs running the length of the park. A natural spring-fed pond and creek in the central valley of the park attracts deer, coyotes, foxes, fishing, and over 35 types of waterfowl and birds. The park includes a playground, a playing field, and picnic pavilions. Equestrian riders can water their horses at the trough while enjoying over 5 miles of trails throughout the park.
A public hike hosted by El Paso County Parks will be held at Homestead Ranch Regional Park on Friday, June 24 at 2:00 pm. This is an opportunity to take a guided hike and provide input for the Master Plan.
The Master Plan is available to download in Adobe PDF format.
Homestead Ranch Regional Park Draft Master Plan
For questions or comments contact Greg Stachon, El Paso County Community Services Landscape Architect via email at GregStachon@elpasoco.com.
- Cycling / Mountain Biking
- Fishing (Colorado Fishing License is Required)
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Playing Fields
- Restrooms
- Drinking Fountains
Make a donation specifically to Homestead Ranch Regional Park through the “Trust for County Parks.”
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