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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Adult Birding Club One Year · Twelve Classes · Twelve Field Trips Begins March 27th! Prepaid registration required, space is very limited. Become a more experienced, confident birder over the next year by slowly learning details, tips, and tricks each month! You’ll get outside and move more, see more, and feel accomplished. This club is…
Saturday, March 1, 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…
