Thursday, August 11, 2022 - 10:04am
Upcoming special events, including the Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit and Starlight Spectacular (Aug. 13), the 7th annual Firefighter Incline Climb, the 66th annual Pikes Peak Ascent (Sept. 17) and the 67th annual Pikes Peak Marathon (Sept. 18), will impact access to popular Colorado Springs park... Read more
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 12:34pm
The Foothills Trail in Garden of the Gods Park reopened this week along with a new multi-use trail underpass beneath Gateway Road. The new connection allows bikes and pedestrians to cross under the road without having to negotiate traffic. Trail users should be aware that construction activities... Read more
Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 9:01am
A new self-guided audio tour has launched for Garden of the Gods Park. The free TravelStorys GPS mobile application provides visitors with a personal tour guide, sharing stories about the park’s diverse ecosystems, geology, cultures, and more.
Friday, July 29, 2022 - 2:12pm
Established shortly after Colorado Springs was founded in 1871, Evergreen Cemetery is one of Colorado Springs oldest continuously-operated cemeteries. The original ten acres has grown to over 220, with more than 90,000 burials. Many of the pioneers that built the city of Colorado Springs, including... Read more
Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 2:17pm
The Pikes Peak PrideFest takes place in Colorado Springs on Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24. The parade will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Road closures will be implemented for the festival beginning Friday, July 22.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - 12:17pm
Panorama Park, which has been undergoing the largest neighborhood park renovation in city history, is set to reopen Saturday, Aug. 20 with a grand reopening celebration. The free, family-friendly event will kick off at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony and official ribbon cutting on Panorama’s new... Read more
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 2:39pm
The Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department is teaming up with Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado (BETC) to present “Amelia’s Big Idea”: A Musical for Kids on Saturday, July 23 at noon in Antlers Park. The musical is based upon a child who wants to build a dog park... Read more
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 2:45pm
Volunteer opportunities in our parks system abound. Whether it is a one-time service project or a long-term volunteer position, there are many ways to get involved.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 9:37am
The 2022 Off the Street Breakfast will take place in downtown Colorado Springs on Thursday, July 14 from 7-8:30 a.m. The following road closures will be in place beginning Wednesday, July 13 for the event:
12 p.m. Wednesday until 12:00 p.m. Thursday
Friday, July 1, 2022 - 1:26pm
The City of Colorado Springs invites residents and visitors to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month this July in Olympic City USA. This National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) initiative will be recognized locally with free community events and more to celebrate and promote the many... Read more
Thursday, June 30, 2022 - 4:36pm
The City of Colorado Springs has announced a path forward for the Westside Community Center. The center, located in Old Colorado City, will operate as a public-private partnership.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 - 3:28pm
Our trails are a treasure around here, but a large amount of illegal trails are causing problems. Hear from the experts at the city and county about these “unofficial” trails and why they’re hurtful to our environment and our budget. Find out how to avoid them and get involved in future planning of... Read more
