Meridian Ranch and Woodmen Hills Real Estate > Meridian Ranch and Woodmen Hills Community Info

Meridian Ranch is a 2,500-acre master-planned community surrounded by a new world-class golf course. Strong community themes and standards, a planned recreation and family fitness center, a growing number of convenience shopping facilities and larger lots with great home prices add to the allure of the area.

Woodmen Hills is one of the largest developments outside the city limits of Colorado Springs. Many real estate lots are of 1/2 an acre to 1 acre in size. Woodmen Hills' two recreation centers, open space areas, parks and trails are a strong plus. Many Woodmen Hills homes are on golf-course lots and residents enjoy the use of the two Woodmen Hills Recreation Centers. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region operates the facilities, which are owned by the Woodmen Hills Metropolitan District. Monthly homeowner dues cover the membership. The Center West offers an outdoor swimming pool, and the larger, 12,000-square foot Center East features two indoor swimming pools, including a lap pool and children's pool, a cardiovascular exercise room, an aerobics room, locker facilities and a children's playroom. The YMCA manages programs for youth sports, childcare and aerobics.

Both communities are known for providing country living with city conveniences. The area features full Front Range views and is set on the rolling grasslands that characterize eastern Colorado, with plenty of native cottonwood and aspen trees. Miles of open space surround the neighborhood to enjoy that famous Colorado outdoors.

Local Education

Both communities feature strong schools as part of the Falcon School District, where Falcon High School is considered one of the best in the area and students post some of the highest SAT and ACT scores in the region, well above the national average. As one of the smaller districts in the region, Falcon has a low student-teacher ratio.

Economy & Job Market

Meridian Ranch and Woodmen Hills sit 10 miles from Peterson Air Force Base via Highway 24 and a non-congested drive to Schriever Air Force Base and the Space Command Center. Numerous industrial facilities and business centers along Highway 24 and Powers Boulevard also provide many job opportunities. Meridian Ranch and Woodmen Hills are within 20 minutes of I-25 and the over 18 national and international corporations located along Highway 83 and the Briargate Business Campus. Residents find trouble-free commuting to almost any business center in the Pikes Peak region and even Denver.

The opening of a new Falcon Town Center, located near the junction of Woodmen Rd. and Hwy. 24, speaks well of the growth of the Falcon area. The center features a Safeway store, a gas station and bank facility. The area across the street from this center also features many ethnic restaurants, a Wal-Mart, and may other small business. Falcon also offers numerous other convenience shopping facilities. Access to Powers Blvd., which is about 10 miles away, opens up a world of shopping opportunities plus an IMAX theatre within the 16 theatre complex. The Chapel Hills Mall, one of the region’s main centers, is about 15 miles from Meridian Ranch.

Parks & Recreation

Meridian Ranch homeowners enjoy trails and parks that are perfect for walking and jogging. There's an extensive trail system throughout the neighborhood. The "Greens Park" features a basketball court, picnic pavilion, playground, BBQ area, grassy play area and walking path. The "Fairway Heights Park" features a playground, a low climbing area and a large grassy area. In Woodmen Hills, a trail system meanders through residential areas and interconnects with schools, parks and the golf course. The Rock Island Trail Head originates in the country park just south of Parkside at Woodmen Hills. Following the old railroad bed this trail links up with numerous trails that go as far as Cripple Creek.

The Meridian Ranch Recreation Center is located at the corner of Londonderry Drive and Angeles Road. The facilities include a fitness and aerobics center, activity rooms, an outdoor swimming pool with slide, graduated slope children's area, and lap lanes. A new gymnasium provides a place to play basketball, volleyball, T-ball, and other fun activities. An indoor swimming pool is planned for the future. Residents of Meridian Ranch are automatically members of this recreation center. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region manages the pool, child watch area and cardio exercise equipment, in addition to initiating programs supported by participant registration fees such as youth sports, day camps, swimming lessons and exercise classes.

Both communities are right on the Antler Creek Golf Course, a "prairie dunes style" course. At 8,100 yards from the championship tees, Antler Creek Golf Course is the third longest course in the world! Five tee locations make it so every player can enjoy this challenging new course. Three lakes, 73 bunkers and wide playable fairways wind artistically through the Meridian Ranch and Woodmen Hills communities. The restaurant, which also features a full bar, is open for lunch and dinner daily, and is also open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday.