6 Things You’ll Learn When You Move to Winter Park
“Mountain Time” is Basically Island Time
When you move to Winter Park or visit the mountains you’ll be entering, what we call “Mountain Time.” People move slower, rush less, and tend to get to places when they get there. There is no point to speed, cut people off, or be impatient in the grocery store checkout line. The mountains will be there, and besides, living in this friendly community, you’re bound to run into someone you know and end up chatting.
Footwear Should be Functional
Around here, whatever fits and is functional is the footwear that goes. You never know when you’ll head out for an impromptu hike or bike ride.
You Can Live Without Box Stores
If you’ve been here you may have noticed that other than grocery stores, we don’t have any box stores. While that might frighten some, there is no need to worry. We have plenty of locally owned and operated shops that sell everything from clothes and toiletries, to cleaning supplies. If you’re really concerned that life without a box store might be a challenge, know that Winter Park is a short 45 minute drive from Evergreen, Colorado where there is a Target, Walmart, other box stores, and all the fast food options you could imagine.
Winter Park in the Summer is Amazing!
Though winter is in our name, Winter Park, Colorado is home to year-round fun and adventures! Many people moved here to be close to the slopes, but have transitioned into summer lovers with the hiking, biking, riding, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, free concerts, festivals, and so much more! You’ll learn to love the other seasons just as much, if not more, than our own namesake, winter!
You’ll Spend More Time Outside
If you were moderately active and adventurous prior to moving here, chances are you’ll become a nature nut and dedicate your time to outdoor adventures year-round. Biking, kayaking, hiking, walking, running, ATV riding, swimming, skiing, snowshoeing, golfing, playing Frisbee, swinging in a hammock, cooking out, and more. You’ll enjoy all that Winter Park and the surrounding areas have to offer.
Footwear Should be Functional
Around here, whatever fits and is functional is the footwear that goes. You never know when you’ll head out for an impromptu hike or bike ride.
The Grand Park Community Rocks!
The Grand Park Community is a unique and fun community. Our neighbors are friends and enjoy welcoming new members to the Grand Park Community with open arms. We regularly hold block parties, community events in the park, dog sled races, and even a circus! We are all about having fun in the mountain lifestyle!
