Pine Crest
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
A charming historic neighborhood with roots tracing to 1897 when it was developed as Columbine Park, later sold to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Today Pine Crest (centered on Pinecrest Way) is a creekside retreat with hillside views and easy walking access to downtown Palmer Lake. The neighborhood blends original cabins and cottages with renovated and new-build homes, anchored by the Historic Pinecrest event venue, three large buildings from the 1950s Methodist youth camp era now used for weddings and community events.
Community Anchors
- Palmer Lake Recreation Area (36 acres, beach, playground, volleyball, disc golf, picnic pavilion)
- Palmer Lake (fishing, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, non-motorized only)
- New Santa Fe Regional Trail (16+ miles from Palmer Lake to Colorado Springs)
- Palmer Lake Reservoir and Chautauqua Mountain trails via Reservoir Trailhead
- Limbaugh Canyon and Balanced Rock Loop
- Palmer Lake Star (historic lit star, Colorado Historic Site since 2013)
- Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (rotating exhibitions, concerts)
- Downtown Palmer Lake (locally owned cafes, boutiques, museums on CO-105)
- Palmer Lake Elementary School (Lewis-Palmer D38, B+ Niche grade)
- Lewis-Palmer Middle School and Palmer Ridge High School (both in Monument)
- Yule Log Festival, Fourth of July Fireworks, Winterfest Broomball Tournament
- Pike National Forest access (west of town)
Nearby Schools
- Palmer Lake Elementary
- Lewis-Palmer Middle School
- Palmer Ridge High School
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Price Range
$400K$1M
$475K–$750K
Mid-tier of Palmer Lake
Era Built
1950–2026
19002026
Mid-Century / Late 20th Century / Early 21st Century / New Build