Walking Stick Golf Community: Pueblo's Premier Golf Course Neighborhood

If you've been looking for a golf course community in southern Colorado without paying Colorado Springs prices, Walking Stick in north Pueblo deserves a long look.

This is Pueblo's most sought-after neighborhood — and for buyers who know what they want, it delivers in ways few communities in the entire region can match.

What Is Walking Stick?

Walking Stick is a planned golf course community in north Pueblo built around the Walking Stick Golf Course, an 18-hole public course consistently rated among Colorado's best by Golf Digest. The neighborhood wraps around the course with custom and semi-custom homes, generous lot sizes, and a cohesive HOA community that keeps the character consistent throughout.

It sits off Highway 50 West in north Pueblo, close to CSU-Pueblo, the Pueblo Mall corridor, and easy access to both I-25 and the growing north side retail strip.

The Golf Course

Walking Stick Golf Course is a genuine asset — not a name-only amenity. It's an 18-hole, par 72 public course designed by Arthur Hills in 1991, winding through the high desert terrain with dramatic elevation changes and views of the Spanish Peaks and the Wet Mountains.

Golf Digest has consistently ranked it as one of Colorado's top public courses. The course features:

• 18 holes, par 72, 6,847 yards from the back tees
• Arthur Hills design (same architect behind celebrated national courses)
• Spanish Peaks and Wet Mountains backdrop
• Public access — not restricted to residents, though proximity is a genuine perk for residents
• Walking Stick Golf Club pro shop and dining

For golf households, living fairway-close is a significant quality-of-life upgrade that typically carries a large price premium — but in Pueblo, that premium is still dramatically lower than comparable communities in the Front Range.

Homes in Walking Stick

Walking Stick homes run larger and newer than most Pueblo offerings. Expect:

• Price range: Generally $400,000–$750,000 for resales, with some custom builds higher
• Size: Most homes are 2,500–4,500+ sq ft with 3–5 bedrooms
• Construction: Mix of custom and semi-custom builds from the 1990s through 2010s; well-maintained throughout
• Lots: Larger than typical Pueblo — many back up to the course with dramatic views
• HOA: Active HOA maintains community standards; fees vary by sub-section

The architectural variety ranges from Southwestern adobe to traditional ranch to contemporary — the HOA ensures quality while allowing individual expression.

Who Lives in Walking Stick?

Walking Stick attracts a specific type of buyer — and knowing whether you fit the profile helps you decide if it's worth the premium:

Golf households — obvious fit; having the course literally in the backyard matters

CSU-Pueblo faculty and administrators — the campus is just minutes away, and the neighborhood quality draws academics who want a genuine neighborhood, not just a house

Medical professionals — Parkview Medical Center and St. Mary-Corwin are both reasonable drives from north Pueblo; Walking Stick is popular with physicians who want the best Pueblo can offer

Retirees trading down from Denver/Springs — many buyers sell a $700,000–$900,000 Front Range home and buy into Walking Stick with cash or a small mortgage, dramatically reducing cost of living while upgrading their lifestyle

Military officers — O-4 and above stationed at Fort Carson sometimes choose Walking Stick for the commute trade-off: ~42 minutes to Gate 20 via I-25, but a home and lifestyle impossible to afford near base

Schools

Walking Stick sits within Pueblo City Schools (D60). Per our standing policy, we don't rate or rank specific schools — for current school boundary information and school performance data, visit GreatSchools.org and the Colorado Department of Education.

School district information is provided for reference only. Please conduct your own research at GreatSchools.org and the Colorado Department of Education.

How Walking Stick Compares

The honest comparison buyers make is Walking Stick vs. golf communities in Colorado Springs. The reality:

• Kissing Camels (COS): Private golf, gated, $700,000–$3M+. Walking Stick buyers get a similar community feel at 40–60% of the price.
• Flying Horse (COS): HOA amenities, newer construction, $600,000–$1.2M+. Walking Stick is often 30–40% less for comparable sq footage.
• Broadmoor area (COS): Legacy prestige, $800,000–$5M+. Different market entirely.

For buyers whose first priority is golf community lifestyle rather than Colorado Springs' specific location or job market, Walking Stick represents outstanding value.

The Trade-Offs

Full transparency on what Walking Stick is not:

HOA fees are real. Budget for HOA dues — the community is maintained to a high standard, and that costs money.

D60 schools. If Pueblo County SD 70 schools are a priority, you'll find those in Pueblo West — not Walking Stick.

Pueblo is not Colorado Springs. Some buyers want the Springs' job market, restaurant scene, or proximity to Denver. Walking Stick doesn't fix that.

Highway 50 traffic. The corridor gets congested during peak hours. It's manageable but real.

Is Walking Stick Right for You?

Walking Stick is the right call if:

• Golf is central to your lifestyle or retirement
• You're trading down from a pricier market and want to maximize home quality
• You want Pueblo's best address without driving to Colorado Springs
• The commute to Fort Carson or COS is acceptable for you in exchange for a better home

Walking Stick may not be the right call if:

• SD 70 schools are non-negotiable (look at Pueblo West instead)
• You want maximum acreage (Pueblo West or rural County offers more land per dollar)
• Your budget is below $380,000 (you'll find better value elsewhere in Pueblo)

Finding Walking Stick Homes

Inventory in Walking Stick is typically limited — this is a sought-after community where turnover is lower than the broader Pueblo market. When homes do come to market, they tend to move. If you're serious about Walking Stick, getting notified the moment a listing hits is worth doing.

Contact us and we'll set you up with Walking Stick alerts and connect you with lenders who know this price range well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walking Stick Golf Course public or private?
Walking Stick Golf Course is a public course — any golfer can play, not just residents. Living in the neighborhood gives you fairway proximity and easy tee times, but the course is open to the public.

What HOA fees should I expect in Walking Stick?
HOA fees vary by sub-section within Walking Stick. Contact us or a local real estate professional for current fee schedules on specific properties you're considering — fees can range meaningfully across different parts of the community.

How far is Walking Stick from Fort Carson?
From Walking Stick in north Pueblo, Fort Carson Gate 20 (I-25, Exit 132) is approximately 40–45 minutes via I-25 North. For military families, this is a common trade-off: a significantly nicer home in exchange for a longer commute.

Can I walk to the golf course from my home?
Many Walking Stick homes back up directly to the course or are within a short walk of the course. The level of proximity varies by lot — ask specifically about course-adjacent lots if this is important to you.

What other amenities are near Walking Stick?
North Pueblo's Highway 50 corridor has the Pueblo Mall, multiple grocery options (King Soopers, Walmart), restaurants, and CSU-Pueblo. Parkview Medical Center is approximately 15 minutes south. Pueblo Lake State Park is approximately 20 minutes west.