Crystal Park
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Manitou Springs' exclusive gated mountain community, 2,000 acres of forested hillside with 360 custom home sites at 7,000+ feet elevation. Each home is individually designed, often tucked into the hillside for privacy and panoramic Pikes Peak views. Amenities include a seasonal heated pool, tennis, pickleball, a stocked trout pond, and a clubhouse, plus its own helicopter pad and volunteer fire department. One of the only gated mountain communities in the Pikes Peak region.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Garden of the Gods (adjacent, free public park with red-rock formations)
- Pikes Peak Cog Railway (world's highest cog railroad)
- Manitou Incline (2,000-ft vertical gain fitness trail)
- Barr Trail (12.6-mile summit trail to Pikes Peak)
- 11 natural mineral springs throughout town
- Paul Intemann Memorial Nature Trail (4-mile ridge trail)
- Manitou Springs Penny Arcade (historic free arcade)
- Manitou Art Center and galleries
- Soda Springs Park and Memorial Park
- Fountain Creek greenway
- Saturday farmers market (seasonal)
- Annual events: Coffin Races, Fruitcake Toss, Emma Crawford Festival
- Manitou Springs School District D14 (A-minus rating, accredited with distinction)
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Where it sits
Inside Manitou Springs. Approximate area.
Quick answersQuestions about Crystal Park
Where is Crystal Park?
Crystal Park is in Manitou Springs, about 1.2 miles east of the Manitou Springs center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Crystal Park built?
Homes in Crystal Park were built between 1920 and 2026 (historic / mid-century / late 20th century / early 21st century / new build).
Is there an HOA in Crystal Park, and what does it cost?
Crystal Park has a homeowners association. Dues run about $165/mo; confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.
What amenities does Crystal Park have?
Crystal Park amenities include manned gated entry, 2,000-acre private mountain community, 360 individually owned home sites, heated swimming pool (seasonal), tennis and pickleball courts, stocked trout pond, clubhouse for events, private hiking trails, helicopter landing pad, and volunteer fire department.
How big are the lots in Crystal Park?
Typical lots in Crystal Park run 1.0–5.0+ acres.
Which schools are near Crystal Park?
Schools near Crystal Park include Manitou Springs Elementary, Manitou Springs Middle School, and Manitou Springs High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How high is Crystal Park?
Crystal Park sits at about 6,270 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Crystal Park private trail system
- North Cheyenne Canon Park (adjacent)
- Manitou Springs Elementary
- Manitou Springs Middle School
- Manitou Springs High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 10 minUS-24
- 10 minManitou Ave
- Crystal Park Road (private)
Transit in Manitou Springs: Mountain Metropolitan Transit Route 36 (Manitou Springs to downtown Colorado Springs) · Free Manitou Springs shuttle (seasonal, downtown and Incline area) · No rail service, nearest Amtrak in Denver or Pueblo
Other Neighborhoods in Manitou Springs
- Crystal Hills$550K–$900K (estimated)
- Cielito Lindo$550K–$700K (estimated)
- Taos Village$345K–$450K (estimated)
- Downtown / Commercial Core$450K–$1.1M (estimated)
- Ruxton$500K–$1.1M (estimated)
- Minnehaha–Pilot Knob$375K–$650K (estimated)
- Higginbotham Flats / Manitou Heights$425K–$700K (estimated)
- Peakview$450K–$750K (estimated)
- West Manitou / El Paso Boulevard$275K–$550K (estimated)
About This Profile
This profile of Crystal Park was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range is an estimate built from comparable nearby neighborhoods rather than from direct listings. Amenity coverage is strong, with several public sources confirming the list. Gated community with strong HOA website data; Prices estimated from median and listing range.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.