Lorson Ranch is a master-planned community in southeast Colorado Springs with more than 3,000 homes and additional builds underway. This neighborhood is close to Fort Carson, Peterson, and Schriever military bases, making it popular with military families who want short commutes and local support. Homes feature modern layouts, fenced yards, and move-in ready touches like landscaping and full appliance packages. There are several parks, including Stingray Park and other well-maintained play areas. Sidewalks and bike lanes connect the neighborhood, encouraging outdoor walking and biking. People appreciate the area's safe, walkable streets and fellowship among neighbors. Most homes come with finished basements and upgrades, such as granite counters and high-end finishes, which aren’t always included in other new-build Colorado Springs communities.
Key services are close by, with shopping on Mesa Ridge Parkway and Powers Boulevard just minutes away. Families in Lorson Ranch are zoned to Widefield School District 3. Kids usually attend Grand Mountain School (K-8, with a focus on computer science), then Mesa Ridge High or Widefield High. Many families enjoy having a school right inside the neighborhood. Lorson Ranch operates without a traditional HOA; instead, a metropolitan district manages maintenance, parks, and neighborhood standards, and you can learn more about guidelines and contacts here. Outdoor lovers have access to Fountain Creek Regional Park and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo nearby. Due to its location, many people have alternate commuting routes, so rush hour traffic is often lighter than in other growing parts of Colorado Springs.