Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
Near the entrance to the park is an open air museum, Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, a re-creation of Colorado Springs life covering a number of time periods. The walking tour features a restored ranch house, a one room log cabin, a tipi, demonstrations of smithing and facts about Native American activity in the area, including a small re-creation of a Native American campsite. Rock Ledge Ranch is not part of the park, but is adjacent to it. It is opened only on certain days and charges a modest admissions fee.
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