Recreation

Enjoy Fountain Valley's parks and nature trails and be sure to watch for wildlife.  Deer, antelope, wild turkeys, blue herons and other wildlife can be viewed at the area nature centers.    

Fountain Valley Area Parks 

Aga Park
Playground, tennis court and ball field.
El Paso St, Fountain

John Ceresa Park
Ball fields and playground.
Leigh Lane, Fountain

Fountain Mesa Park
Playground, ball field and covered pavilions.
Fortman Avenue, Fountain

Hanson Park
Nature park and trails. 
Near Fountain Creek Regional Park

Heritage Park
This new developing park will consist of playground structures, openfields, trails, benches and a gazebo.  Heritage Subdivision, Near Fountain Mesa and Ancestra

Metcalfe Park
Playground, baseball fields, riding and roping arena, skateboard park, covered pavilions and barbecue area.  The Metcalfe Park Gazebo is 54 foot in diameter with a three tier architecture.  The Gazebo is available for community attractions as well as private reservations.  
Ohio Street, Fountain

Talbott Park
Playground, open space.
Near Talbott Elementary School, Widefield

Widefield Community Park
Open space, basketball, tennis, PDGA disc golf course, and picnicking.
Fontaine Boulevard at Drury Lane, Widefield

Windmill Mesa Park
Open space, playground, and a gazebo..
Windmill Mesa Subdivision, Near Bradley, Widefield. 

County Parks 

Fountain Creek Nature Center
The nature center includes exhibits of the wildlife in the area, discovery and learning programs, guided hikes and other programs including these seasonal favorites:

   Great Blue Heron Homecoming, April
   Big Bug Day, July
   Mushroom Fair, August
   Jack O'Lantern Trail, October
   Full Moon Hikes, seasonal

The nature center is open Tuesdays through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. year round and open Sundays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Summer hours. 
320 Pepper Grass Lane
Fountain, CO
(719) 520-6745
www.co.el-paso.co.us/parks/

Fountain Creek Regional Park
Picnic areas, playground, nature trails, fishing ponds, and nature center.
Along Fountain Creek between Widefield and Fountain
www.co.el-paso.co.us/parks/

Golf

Appletree Golf Course
This 18-hole golf course, designed by Lee Trevino, has spectacular views of the front range and hosts over 30 local tournaments. 
10150 Rolling Ridge Road, Fountain, 382-3518

Recreation

Fountain Valley YMCA
Youth and adult intramural sports, exercise classes and weight training and cardio equipment.
901 N. Santa Fe, Fountain, 382-3720

Widefield Community Education & Recreation
Youth and adult sports, aquatics and recreation.
705 Aspen Dr, Widefield, 391-3515

Swimming

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 Sports/Pool Complex
Fountain, 382-3518

Widefield Community Education & Recreation
705 Aspen Dr, Widefield, 391-3515

Clubs and Meetings
There are many clubs in the Fountain Valley area.  More information can be obtained by contacting the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce.