The Parks & Community Services Department provides a variety of programs and services that are valued by our residents and enhance the quality of life in El Paso County.
Executive Director,
(719) 520-6399 Telephone
Parks Trails and Open Space Questions
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Office Closed Legal Holidays
2002 Creek Crossing St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Meet the administration for the Parks & Community Services Department
Learn about the many local and national awards received by the Parks & Community Services Department
Learn about the grants received by the Parks & Community Services Department
Learn about and participate in Parks and Community Services by volunteering on a board or commission
Saturday, June 21, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Artists of all abilities will enjoy a creative experience while supporting El Paso County Nature Centers! Join us at Painting with a Twist (Powers location) for an afternoon of drinks, snacks, and step-by-step instruction while creating a lovely landscape painting. Prepaid registration required. $39-49, per painter. Click…
Saturday, July 26, 2025 Spend a morning hiking around Fountain Creek Nature Center practicing photography basics and mindfulness. Bring your camera/cell phone or borrow one from Shutter & Strum (limited quantity available). Participants will select one photo to be printed and displayed during the month of October as part of the Rotating Art Exhibit! For…
Bunco at Bear Creek Nature Center Friday, August 29, 5:00pm 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Let’s play Bunco in the Nature Center! Join us for a wonderful evening of excitement, laughs, and rolling dice. We will provide dice, score cards, food, and prizes. Unlike other Bunco parties, this Bunco party is for…
