North Academy Boulevard corridor
Life at 2552 Blazek Loop.
Blazek Loop is tucked into one of Colorado Springs' most convenient corners: minutes from the UCCS campus, Palmer Park, and Austin Bluffs Open Space, with District 11 schools close by and downtown about a 12 to 20 minute drive.
On the map
Equal parts campus energy and mountain calm.
At the north end of Academy Boulevard, this stretch of 80918 balances the energy of a university corridor with the quiet of the open space parks that ring it. Weekend mornings mean trails, coffee runs, and foothill views; weekday mornings mean an easy commute wherever the Front Range takes you.
- UCCS campus: about a 5-minute drive south on Academy
- Palmer Park: right off North Academy, minutes from home
- Austin Bluffs Open Space: trails bordering the UCCS campus
- Downtown Colorado Springs: roughly 5 to 8 miles, 12 to 20 minutes
80918
Near UCCS · Palmer Park · Austin Bluffs
Schools
District 11 schools, a short ride away.
Blazek Loop addresses are served by Colorado Springs School District 11. Parts of the 80918 ZIP fall in Academy District 20, so we always point buyers to the district's official school finder to confirm the address-level assignment before they commit.
Audubon Elementary
PreK-5
Mann Middle School
Grades 6-8
Coronado High School
Grades 9-12
Confirm the current assignment with the district: Colorado Springs School District 11 and, for comparison, Academy District 20's boundary map .
Open space
Trails, views, and room to breathe.
One of the best parts of this address is how fast you can be on a trail. These are the open spaces neighbors actually use, verified with their real details.
Austin Bluffs Open Space
Roughly 584 acres of city open space with Eocene rock formations, views of Pikes Peak, and miles of paved and gravel trails. Open daily, 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Pulpit Rock Park
A rugged open-space network in Rockrimmon, just north of UCCS, with panoramic views of the city and the Front Range.
Palmer Park
A 736-acre city park right off North Academy Boulevard with trails, a dog park, sports fields, and scenic overlooks.
UCCS Gallogly Recreation Center
Campus recreation with a lap pool, climbing wall, and fitness spaces. Memberships are available to the community.
Local favorites
Real spots neighbors go to.
From the coffee run to a pizza night, these are the businesses with addresses nearby and their own front doors on the web.
Third Space Coffee
5670 N Academy Blvd
Coffee and bakery, a two-minute strike off the corridor for a work session or a pickup.
The French Kitchen
4771 N Academy Blvd
A North Academy institution for sandwiches, pastries, and a sit-down bite.
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza
5214 N Nevada Ave, University Village
Neighborhood wood-fired pizza and patio seating in University Village.
University Village
5262 N Nevada Ave
The area's premier shopping and dining destination about 5 minutes away, home to Costco, Lowe's, Kohl's, Hacienda, Bonefish Grill, Trader Joe's and more.
Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade Ave #123
A local favorite for small-batch beer, about 10 minutes from the home.
Red Leg Brewing Company
2323 Garden of the Gods Rd
A veteran-owned brewery with a big taproom and rotating food trucks.
Good to know
Questions buyers ask about this corner of town.
How far is 2552 Blazek Loop from UCCS?
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus sits just south of the North Academy Boulevard corridor, roughly a 5-minute drive from the home. University Village, the shopping and dining center next to campus, is even closer.
Which schools serve this address?
Blazek Loop addresses are served by Colorado Springs School District 11: Audubon Elementary (PreK-5), Mann Middle School (6-8), and Coronado High School (9-12). Parts of the 80918 ZIP fall in Academy District 20, so confirm the address-level assignment with the district school finder.
How close is downtown Colorado Springs?
Downtown Colorado Springs is roughly 5 to 8 miles from the North Academy corridor, about a 12 to 20 minute drive depending on traffic. I-25 access is convenient for commutes north to Denver or south to Pueblo.
Come see it for yourself.
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