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Gleneagle, Colorado
Population: 4,246
Located in El Paso County
Part of the greater East Colorado Springs area, Gleneagle is found to the north along Black Forest, Fox Run, Jackson Creek, Peyton, Calhan, Ellicott, Yoder and Falcon. Gleneagle sits at an elevation of approximately 6,000 feet and is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.
About 130 miles away are seven major ski areas including Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain and Keystone. The Front Range of the Colorado Rockies frames the city's western side, providing unlimited hiking and biking opportunities.
Gleneagle's economy relies heavily upon military, tourism and high-tech industries. Peterson Air Force Base, Fort Carson, Schriever Air Force Base, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the Air Force Academy make up the city's military foundation.
Colorado Springs real estate offerings are diverse, with single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses all available. Many homes are situated on large lots and offer scenic views of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Gleneagle is located near the Air Force Academy, therefore homes in this area generally offer more acreage. Many of these homes are located on lots of half an acre or more, and some properties feature scenic city or mountain views. The average home price for a home in Gleneagle is in the $300,000's and more, although don't be deceived, there are some homes in Gleneagle that sell for less than $150,000.
Gleneagle is in the hub of all the activities, from shopping to golf to everything in between.
Shopping enthusiasts will want to check out the Jackson Creek Shopping Plaza, while golfers will be right at home on the 18-hole Gleneagle Golf Course.
The area's rich and colorful mining history can be explored at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry. The museum features a research library, mining artifacts, historic machinery, a museum store and free guided tours.
Annual events are hosted by the Air Force Academy events, including athletic games such as football and hockey, musicals and concerts at Arnold Hall, planetarium programs and religious services at the Cadet Chapel.
Want to look a little further afield? Then check out the Fox Run and Black Forest regional parks, which provide plenty of outdoor recreation. These two parks, situated in ponderosa pine forests, are wildlife havens. Here you can view black squirrels, porcupines, red foxes and mule deer at the parks while hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Palmer Park is another favorite destination, particularly for mountain bikers and hikers.
But that's not all, not by a long shot! Other area attractions include the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the U.S. Olympic Complex, the Cave of the Winds, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Garden of the Gods, the Festival of Lights Parade and Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Do you think you'll have enough time to do them all?
And Gleneagle is conveniently situated so that is close to the airport and other forms of transportation. With so much to offer residents, is it any wonder that this city within the limits of East Colorado Springs has become so popular?
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