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Monday, June 27, 2022 - 9:50am
The Manitou Incline will temporarily close during the Barr Trail Mountain Race on Sunday, July 17, and the Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent, Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18.
Friday, June 24, 2022 - 12:21pm
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department will begin trail improvements in Austin Bluffs Open Space this month. The $220,000 project includes the addition of more than four miles of new trails, improvement of current trails, and the closure of nearly three miles of unsustainable... Read more
sunset over field of wild grasses
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - 3:42pm
Our parks staff, community members, and partners are being recognized for taking care of our parks, trails, and open spaces! The Leave no Trace Center has designated SIXTEEN of our incredible parks, trails and open spaces as Leave No Trace Gold Standard Sites! Achieving Gold Standard means that our... Read more
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 2:09pm
The first phase of construction on the 30th Street corridor project, including a new roundabout at Gateway Road and 30th Street, is nearly complete. Transitioning to the second phase of construction requires a major traffic pattern change on 30th Street. Starting on Friday, June 17, 30th Street... Read more
Friday, June 10, 2022 - 2:54pm
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Garden of the Gods Ten Mile Run returns to Colorado Springs Saturday, June 11, from 7-10 a.m. Runners from more than 38 states are expected to race and can choose between a 10-mile or 10K road race or a 10K trail race. During the event, all roads will be temporarily... Read more
a large metal sculpture of a campfire
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 1:22pm
Colorado-based artist Joshua Wiener has been selected to create a permanent outdoor art installation in Panorama Park.
Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 2:38pm
North Cheyenne Canyon Road in North Cheyenne Cañon Park will reopen to park visitors starting June 4. The road has been closed to visitors while three aging bridges were reconstructed to address public safety.
Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 12:19pm
Evergreen Cemetery is CLOSED Friday, May 27 due to storm cleanup and will re-open Saturday at 8 a.m.​ Evergreen and Fairview cemeteries will be open for the Memorial Day weekend, Saturday through Monday. Visitors are advised that dangerous conditions exist at Evergreen Cemetery, including downed... Read more
Friday, May 20, 2022 - 4:51pm
The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is teaming up with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) to celebrate Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park. This... Read more
Friday, May 20, 2022 - 4:31pm
Community forum to be held June 16 at park site in east Colorado Springs
Thursday, May 19, 2022 - 4:08pm
Matthew Sutton is the Incline Administrator for the Free Incline Reservation System, managed by the City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department. An avid fisherman, Matthew is thrilled to be starting a new position at Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain as a park... Read more
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 4:00pm
Due to forecasted inclement weather on Saturday, May 21, the scheduled community forum to provide input for the Coleman Community Park master planA plan for the development of a portion of the city that contains proposed land uses, a generalized transportation system, and the relationship of the... Read more