Soda Springs Park

Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States

Location: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States
Water type: carbonated
Temperature: 12 °C
pH: 6.3

Water profile

Thermicity

Invigorating

12 °C

LowHigh

Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.

Mineralisation

Restorative

LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy

High buoyancy

LowHigh

Mineralised water — eases movement and joints.

CO2BicarbonatesMagnésium

In many cultures, bathing is a revered tradition that encompasses a holistic experience for body and mind. A visit to a thermal spa is a ritualistic journey, where one seeks to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with nature. The bathing process involves a series of cleansing and purifying steps, often accompanied by soothing music, gentle scents, and calming ambiance. It's a moment to unwind, let go of stress, and rediscover inner peace.

Insider tip — Soda Springs Park in Colorado Springs preserves a cluster of naturally carbonated mineral springs that bubble to the surface at the base of Pikes Peak, where carbon dioxide-charged groundwater creates effervescent cold springs historically used by Ute people and later by 19th-century health seekers. General William Palmer, founder of Colorado Springs, developed the city in part around these mineral springs, envisioning an American health resort to rival European spa towns. The springs emerge cold but are heavily mineralized, offering a distinctive sparkling soda-like drinking water experience rather than hot bathing.

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