Things to Do in Monument
I-25's gateway town between Denver and the Springs — top schools, Pikes Peak views, and Tri-Lakes charm
Dining & Nightlife
- Farmers Market
- Monument Farmers Market (summer Saturdays, Limbach Park)
Notable Restaurants
- Bistro on 2nd (upscale New American)
- Black Forest Foods Cafe & Delicatessen
- Goat Patch Brewing Company (taproom + food trucks)
- La Rosa Southwestern Dining
Arts & Entertainment
Annual Events
- Palmer Lake star lighting (holiday tradition visible from I-25)
- Monument Farmers Market
- Tri-Lakes 4th of July Celebration
- Art Hop — downtown gallery walks
Parks & Outdoors
- New Santa Fe Regional Trail — 15+ miles paved, connects Monument to Palmer Lake and Colorado Springs
- Monument Lake / Palmer Lake — scenic reservoir with fishing and picnic areas
- Fox Run Regional Park — 416 acres, forested trails, playground, disc golf
- Limbaugh Canyon — short hike to overlook Palmer Lake and the Rampart Range
- Pike National Forest access — 15 min west
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Fox Run Dog Park (5 fenced acres inside Fox Run Regional Park — separate small/large dog areas, bag dispensers, benches, shade)
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- New Santa Fe Regional Trail (15+ mi, leashed); Fox Run Regional Park (417 acres, leashed on trails); Limbaugh Canyon; Pike National Forest (15 min)
- Vet Clinics
- Monument Veterinary Clinic (Dr. Erin DeTurck); Woodmoor Veterinary Hospital & Pet Lodge; Banfield Pet Hospital (inside PetSmart, Jackson Creek Pkwy); Mountain Lake Family Vet; VCA Front Range Animal Hospital
- Pet Stores
- PetSmart (Jackson Creek Pkwy); local pet supply shops
FAQ — Monument
What outdoor recreation is available in Monument?
The New Santa Fe Regional Trail offers 15+ miles of paved multi-use trail connecting Monument to Palmer Lake and Colorado Springs. Fox Run Regional Park provides 416 forested acres with trails, a playground, and disc golf. Monument and Palmer Lakes offer scenic fishing and picnic areas. Limbaugh Canyon features a short hike to an overlook of Palmer Lake and the Rampart Range. Pike National Forest access is 15 minutes west.
What dining options are available in Monument?
Monument’s growing downtown offers a range of dining options: • Bistro on 2nd — upscale New American cuisine • Black Forest Foods Cafe & Delicatessen • Goat Patch Brewing Company — community taproom with food trucks • La Rosa Southwestern Dining The Monument Farmers Market runs on summer Saturdays at Limbach Park.