Winter Park
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Great for
- Parks & Recreation
- Clean & Green
- Eating Out
- Pest Free
- Gym & Fitness
Not great for
- Cost of Living
- Lack of Traffic
- Childcare
- Medical Facilities
- Resale or Rental Value
Who lives here?
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Tourists
- Students
- Country Lovers
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Winter Park
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"A great place to visit"
As the last reviewer stated, Winter Park isn't really a place you'd call home, although 1,000 people do. It's a ski resort that offers skiing, snowboarding, x-country skiing, snowmobile rentals, etc. I haven't been up to Winter Park for several years, but when we last went up we took the ski train from Denver which was always a fun thing for the kids to do. It's no longer running, which is unfortunate as it made for a fun day. During the summer Winter Park has an alpine slide which is fun for the whole family. There are also numerous touristy types of shops where you can find things you may have forgotten for a day on the slopes or a gift for that certain someone back home. There are also numerous places to get a bite to eat or sit down and enjoy a drink.
I would recommend Winter Park for anyone wanting to see a bit of the high country and have options for things to do outdoors, whether it's summer or winter.
I would recommend Winter Park for anyone wanting to see a bit of the high country and have options for things to do outdoors, whether it's summer or winter.
Pros
- skiing/boarding
- summer fun
Cons
- not a real town
- tourists
- very cold/wet/dark winter valley
Recommended for
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Students
- Country Lovers
Winter Park
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Winter Park is a ski resort not really a real town"
Winter Park is a town and a ski resort off HW 40 north of I-70 in central Colorado. The town's population is about 600 but many millions come through the town to ski and visit in the summer months. Tourism is the most important industry by far. The ski resort is owned by the city and county of Denver.
There is of course the downhill skiing resort but the area is also famous for its miles of cross country skiing trails and snowmobile trails that wind throughout the region. In the summer there is mountain biking on the resort mountain, concerts, hiking and fishing.
The town originated only in 1978 although other little communities had existed up past Berthoud Pass for decades. There are some homes and properties scattered around and up into the town of Frasier and other towns in Grand County. However, most of the housing in Winterpark is resort lodging or rentals for Winterpark and Mary Jane.
There is of course the downhill skiing resort but the area is also famous for its miles of cross country skiing trails and snowmobile trails that wind throughout the region. In the summer there is mountain biking on the resort mountain, concerts, hiking and fishing.
The town originated only in 1978 although other little communities had existed up past Berthoud Pass for decades. There are some homes and properties scattered around and up into the town of Frasier and other towns in Grand County. However, most of the housing in Winterpark is resort lodging or rentals for Winterpark and Mary Jane.
Pros
- skiing/boarding
- summer fun
Cons
- not a real town
- tourists
- very cold/wet/dark winter valley
Recommended for
- Tourists
