Professional Disc Golf Association and has hosted the Colorado Disc Golf Championship. There could be 100 to 300 people playing the game at City Park on a given afternoon or weekend.” City Bark at City Park The 2.5-acre park opened in 2008 and the facility has already won awards for its design. It features a water fountain, tables and benches, and is located at the west end of City Park between the two softball fields. “City Bark is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and dogs can run free once they are inside the fence,” Wright says. “It’s a great place for both the dogs and their owners.” Runyon Field This Pueblo County-run ballpark is just east of Interstate 25 off the Santa Fe exit, north of Runyon Lake. There are two high school-sized baseball fields and two junior-sized baseball diamonds. “Runyon Field was established in 1938 and Babe Ruth played an exhibition game at the park that year,” Wright says. “It is named in honor of former Pueblo resident and noted newspaperman Damon Runyon, and continues to be a great baseball destination and sports gem for our community.” Kiddie Rides At City Park across from the main entrance to Pueblo Zoo, a Kiddie Rides attraction is open to all residents and visitors, and is one of the best family values in the city. “There are 12 rides for little kids, and the two favorite rides are a carousel and a train,” Wright says. “The carousel dates back to 1911 and costs 50 cents to ride, and the train goes around Horseshoe Lake and also costs 50 cents. All other rides are 25 cents, so a family can have an enjoyable afternoon or evening for around $10. It’s one of the lesserknown recreation gems in Pueblo that help make this city such a nice place to live.”
Residents enjoy year-round access to ice skating at Pueblo Plaza Ice Arena.
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