Banning Lewis Ranch is Colorado Springs’ number one selling community. Through its vast amenity offerings and familial atmosphere, it’s easy to see why so many Colorado Springs residents consider it the best place to live. The popular neighborhood has a rich and vibrant history that, for over a century, has left an impact on the Colorado Springs community. Founded in 1897 by William Banning as Banning Ranch, the ranch grew in 1927 through the marriage of William Banning’s daughter, Ruth Banning, and Pinky Lewis. The families expanded and operated the original Banning Lewis Cattle Ranch and left an amazing legacy in the cattle ranching industry. Today, Banning is a vibrant community with nearly 3,000 households. Centrally located in the northeastern area of Colorado Springs, directly off Woodmen road and Marksheffel road, the Banning Lewis Ranch neighborhood offers its residents a familial community with outstanding amenities, ideal for homeowners in all stages of life. Coloradans are hard-pressed to find new homes for sale in the Colorado Springs area with neighborhood amenities already in place as they are at Banning Lewis Ranch. Banning Lewis Ranch has over 75 acres of trails and parks located throughout the community, including an events pavilion and dog park in Vista Park. With many neighborhood parks, a community park between the school and the community center, and an array of open space areas called pasillos, each home in Banning Lewis Ranch is just within two blocks of a park, trail, or open space. The community center, referred to as the Ranch House, serves as the center point of the community with tennis courts, a junior Olympic outdoor pool and a fitness center that offers a wide selection of equipment and machines. The Ranch House also features a large patio area with a fireplace and grills, perfect for entertaining family and friends or neighborhood gatherings. Banning Lewis Ranch is a haven for kids in the summer with its Vista Water Park, a splash park fully equipped with a water-slide and a whirlpool that is the perfect place for kids to play during hot summer days. Also, during the summer, Banning Lewis Ranch hosts free, outdoor concerts in Northtree Park, which will kick off on June 3 and a weekly farmers market every Thursday. In partnership with the Pikes Peak Library District, their Mobile Library makes a stop most Saturdays at the Ranch House where residents can check out and return books. There are three schools within the neighborhood: Banning Lewis Ranch Academy Charter School (grades K-5), Banning Lewis Ranch Middle and Preparatory Charter High School (grades 6-12), and D-49’s Inspiration View Elementary School (grades PK-5). Those interested in purchasing a home at Banning Lewis Ranch can select from three Colorado premier builders including Oakwood Homes, Classic Homes, and Covington Homes. Each builder offers new homes in various price points with a variety of home designs and floorplans for prospective buyers to choose from. In April 2020, The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch, a 55+ Active Adult Community opened, south of Dublin Road. The enclave features a variety of patio, ranch-style, and luxury homes with community lifestyle amenities including a private clubhouse, pool, pickleball and bocce ball courts, and a lifestyle director. Oakwood Homes and Classic Homes are the premier builders at The Retreat. From unique and quality constructed homes, to award-winning schools where children truly grow, to the activities that build memories that last a lifetime, it’s all here at Banning Lewis Ranch. WELCOME HOME.