COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a new place to stay sharp and keep the aim true -- Cheyenne Mountain State Park opened an archery target range on Monday, Oct. 7.
The park is one of only two state parks in the southeast region to incorporate an archery range.
"We are very excited about opening an archery range and providing another recreational opportunity at Cheyenne Mountain State Park," said Mitch Martin, park manager at Cheyenne State Park for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. "This is a perfect fit for the newly combined mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife."
The target range will feature targets between 10 and 80 yards. A youth target range, limited to bows with 35-pound-or-less draw weights, will be completed shortly.
Part of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife "Path Foward" strategic plan is to recruit new participants into outdoor recreation, especially youth. The agency works to achieve the goal by providing people with quality outdoor opportunities and settings. The new target range is close to the urban population of Colorado Springs and is an ideal way for the agency to fulfill those goals.
The range is located in the southeast corner of the park at Highway 115 and Pine Oaks Road, directly across from Fort Carson Gate #5. All vehicles must have a valid parks pass.
Also opening soon is the archery Field Range and 3D range, which will feature life-size animal targets at stations along a walking trail. The field range will be located south of the parking lot. This area will have an additional $3 fee, which can be purchased on-site once the ranges are open. The 3D range permit must be kept on your person and be available for inspection.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, more than 300 state wildlife areas, all of Colorado's wildlife, and a variety of outdoor recreation. For more information go to cpw.state.co.us.
