Local Directories

Colorado Springs Local Directories

Coffee shops, kid-friendly spots, and gyms that Colorado Springs locals actually use — collected in simple, skimmable lists.

Use these as a starting point when you’re planning a move, exploring a new side of town, or just need somewhere to go right now.

Coffee Shops

Local coffee spots for work sessions, mom meetups, and quick caffeine before the commute.

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Kid-Friendly Spots

Parks, play spaces, and places where kids can burn energy while you breathe for a minute.

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Gyms & Fitness

Local gyms, CrossFit boxes, and studios for staying strong at altitude.

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Colorado Springs Coffee Shops

These are popular spots for working, meeting clients, or grabbing a quick latte before school drop-off.

Loyal Coffee (Downtown)

Bright, modern space with great espresso and plenty of laptops during the day.

Area: Downtown • Vibe: Work-friendly, lots of natural light

Switchback Coffee Roasters (Shooks Run)

Local roaster with a neighborhood feel and good indoor seating.

Area: Near Downtown • Vibe: Chill, local, laptop-friendly

Third Space Coffee

Cozy shop often used for meetups and quiet work time.

Area: NW Springs • Vibe: Community-oriented, relaxed

Kairos Coffee House

Spacious, casual spot good for conversations and low-key laptop work.

Area: North Academy • Vibe: Laid-back, lots of seating

Kid-Friendly Places

Parks and play spaces where kids can run, climb, and explore — while you still feel mostly sane.

John Venezia Community Park

Huge playground, splash pad in summer, and wide open fields for kids to run.

Area: Briargate • Vibe: Big, busy, great for all ages

Cottonwood Creek Park

Playground, creek, trails, and sports fields — easy to burn off energy.

Area: NE Springs • Vibe: Active, lots of families

America the Beautiful Park

Central playground with the iconic playground and views of Pikes Peak.

Area: Downtown/West • Vibe: Scenic, good for visitors

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Indoor trampolines for bad weather days and winter birthdays.

Area: North Academy • Vibe: Loud, high-energy, perfect for tired kids after

Gyms & Fitness in Colorado Springs

Whether you’re into lifting, classes, or CrossFit, these spots are popular with locals.

VillaSport

Full-service gym with pools, childcare, and tons of amenities.

Area: North • Vibe: Family-friendly, resort-style

Planet Fitness (Multiple Locations)

Budget-friendly gym option with lots of machines and long open hours.

Area: Multiple • Vibe: Casual, low-pressure

CrossFit Decimate

CrossFit box popular with military and first responders.

Area: East • Vibe: High-intensity, community-driven

Orangetheory Fitness (Various)

Coach-led interval classes with heart-rate tracking for structured workouts.

Area: Multiple • Vibe: Class-based, accountability focused