This section of town consists mostly of older homes of all sizes and prices and are typically.
Newer subdivisions include Springs Ranch, Stetson Hills, Pronghorn Meadows and Cimarron Hills. Two large golf courses, nearby schools and parks and convenient shopping make this area family friendly and a great value.
The Powers area is served by School Districts 11 and 49. Schools in the area include St. Mary's High School, General William Mitchell High School, Roy J. Watson High School, Stratton Elementary School, Evangelical Christian Academy, Colorado Springs Charter Academy.
Also nearby are facilities such as Colorado College, Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and University of the Rockies.
• Colorado Springs School District 11: http://www.d11.org/
• Colorado Springs School District 49: http://www.d49.org/
• Colorado Springs Charter Academy: http://cscharter.org/
• Colorado College: http://www.coloradocollege.edu/
• University of the Rockies: http://rockies.edu/
• New Geneva Theological Seminary: http://www.newgeneva.org/
• PIMA Medical Institue: http://pmi.edu/Locations/Details/Colorado-Springs
• University of Colorado - Colorado Springs: http://www.uccs.edu/
• CollegeAmerica: http://www.collegeamerica.edu/
• Pikes Peak Community College: http://www.ppcc.edu/
There are a number of reputable care facilities in the Powers area including the University of Colorado Health's Memorial Hospital Central.
In addition to this and other traditional medical facilities, the area also is home to a handful of alternative health facilities including medical marijuana dispensaries OMM Alternative and Go Green Cross.
• Memorial Health Systems: http://www.memorialhealthsystem.com/
• HealthSouth Rehabilitation Clinic: http://www.healthsouth.com/
• Affordable Medical Supply: http://affordablemedmart.com/
• Interm Health Care: http://www.interimhealthcare.com/coloradosprings
• Penrose - St. Francis Health Services: http://www.penrosestfrancis.org/
The area provides a variety of options when it comes to good cusine, with everything from down-home cookin' to top-notch ethnic fare from Mexican and Japanes to Italian and Thai.
At The Citadel Mall, the area's largest shopping center, the eating options include restaurants such as Chick-fil-A, Subway, Panda Express, and Ruby Tuesday.
• Tucanos Brazilian Grill: http://www.tucanos.com/colorado-springs.html
• Texas Roadhouse: http://texasroadhouse.com/colorado-springs
• Bird Dog BBQ: http://birddogbbq.com/
• The Airplane Restaurant: http://www.solosrestaurant.com/
There are plenty of recreational opportunities in Powers and surrounding areas. Head over to Remington Park that has plenty of space for picknicking and trail hiking. They also have basket ball courts, soccer field and playgrounds for the kids.
• Remington Park: http://www.springsgov.com/units/parksrec/maps/mreming-s.htm
There are a variety of religious centers and worship places on many denominations in the Powers area. Congregations include the Discovery Church, Friendship Assembly of God, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Springs Ranch Baptist Church and more.
• Discovery Church: http://metooplace.com/
• Friendship Assembly of God: http://www.friendshipag.net/
• Church of Jesus Christ of LDS: http://plus.google.com/
• Springs Ranch Baptist Church: http://www.springstabernacle.com
The area's shopping hub The Citadel Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in Colorado .It is shopping anchored by Burlington Coat Factory, Dillard's, and JCPenney and includes 150+ specialty stores such as Express, Bath and Body Works, American Eagle, Buckle, and Hollister.
Also located in the Colorado Springs area are the Promenade Shops at Briargate
• The Citadel Mall: http://www.shopthecitadel.com/
• The Original Basket Boutique: http://www.obbcoloradosprings.com/
• The Promenade Shops at Briargate: http://www.thepromenadeshopsatbriargate.com/
• Powers Corridor: http://gazette.com/article/103723