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
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Saturday, November 2, 9:00-11:00 a.m. 12791 Squirrel Creek Road, Colorado Springs 80928 Colorado is over 40% prairies, let’s talk about it! Take a hike at Kane Ranch Open Space to learn about this amazing but often overlooked habitat. This will be a 2.5-3 mile, moderate hike. Please wear hiking shoes and be prepared with plenty…
Saturday, November 9th, 10am Bear Creek Regional Park, 2002 Creek Crossing Street, Colorado Springs Join Bear Creek Nature Center for our 10th Annual Bear Run–a family-friendly 5k and 3k fun run & walk! All new runners get a bear suit to keep and wear during the run. Returning runners can dust off their bear suit…
Tuesday, September 17, 6:30pm Homestead Ranch Regional Park, 16444 Gollihar Rd, Peyton, CO 80831 Join us at Homestead Ranch Regional Park in Peyton. This location offers a climb to a ridge with open vistas that will afford great views of the full Harvest Moon (weather-permitting!). This hike will include uphill and downhills and is approximately…
