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
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Saturday, February 22, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO There is a world of miniature magical creatures all around us! Join Andrew Cronk as he guides you through this amazing realm of winged wonders, eight-legged beauties, and cool creepy crawlies! Andrew will teach kids basic entomology as…
Saturday, January 25, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO Learn about hawks, owls, eagles, and vultures through a live birds of prey program with the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center! The presentation includes 2-3 different birds of prey and discussion of adaptations, predator-prey relationships, natural history, and personal…
Tuesday, February 11, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO Let’s warm up and feel the love with a get-together and nature program celebrating Valentines Day! Of course, romance in nature isn’t all hearts and candy – it can be gross, funny, inspiring, and weird. Wine, alcohol-free drinks, and…
