Fairplay, Colorado
Town · Population 755 · #168 in Colorado
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About Fairplay
Set in the central part of Colorado, Fairplay is a tiny community with an estimated population of 755.
Officially, Fairplay is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 657 residents per square mile.
📰 Fairplay News Today
- Fairplay Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
- Colorado in July: Celebrate summer with festivals, rodeos and fun in the mountains uchealth.org · Jun 12
- Why scientists still use a milk scale and antique aluminum tubes to track Colorado’s record-low snowpack Colorado Public Radio · Apr 6
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers perform unique rescue at a home in Fairplay KOAA News 5 · Jun 1
- EPIC, CFA, Fairplay Submit Recommendations Ahead of Potential Rulemaking for Colorado Automated Decision-Making and Chatbot Laws EPIC – Electronic Privacy Information Center · Jul 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fairplay Unique
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Fairplay
- Asian Fusion — asian
- Java Moose Coffee House & Deli — sandwich (café)
- Otto's — american
- Millonzi's
- Mr. Burro Cafe (café)
- South Park Steakhouse
- The Brown Burro Café
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- South Park City · Museum
- South Park Rail Como Project · Museum
- Assay Office · Attraction
- Barber · Attraction
- Brewery · Attraction
- Carpenter Shop · Attraction
- Dioramas by Hank Gentsch · Attraction
- Fairplay Antiques & Arts · Art gallery
- Father Dyer Chapel · Attraction
- Mill · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Fairplay
- Edith Teter Elementary School
- South Park High School
- South Park Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)755
Rank in state#168 of 271
Land area1.15 sq mi
Density657/sq mi
Coordinates39.2243, -105.9984