October 27, 2020- On Saturday, November 7, beginning at 10:00 a.m., join us for Bear Creek’s 6th Annual 5k & 3K Bear Run; a silly, charity fun run & walk for a cause. All new runners will receive a bear suit with registration to wear during the run. The suit is yours to keep!…
El Paso County, CO, Wednesday, October 22, 2020 – The herd of weed-eating cashmere goats returned to Bear Creek Regional Park this week. The goats arrived on Wednesday, October 21, and will work in the park for approximately ten days. Approximately 500 goats will eat brush and weeds to perform organic weed control on…
October 15, 2020- El Paso County’s Bear Creek Nature Center has found ways to continue offering quality educational programs while adhering to Covid-19 guidelines and best practices. They also continually strive to create programming that is innovative and engaging. Boo! At Bear Creek is their newest special event offering. Boo! At Bear Creek, to…
October 13, 2020 – El Paso County Parks will host the annual Ghouls and Stools Day on Saturday, October 31, to cleanup Bear Creek Dog Park. Ghouls and Stools Day offers park users and volunteers an opportunity to give back by picking up dog waste in Bear Creek Dog Park. Pet waste that remains on trails…
October 8, 2020 – An El Paso County construction project is currently underway, which will require intermittent closures of the playground, surrounding sidewalks, and a portion of the main parking lot within Widefield Community Park. This project includes: Replacing the sidewalk from the main parking lot to the restroom Construction of two new pavilions near…
Updated September 18, 2020 COVID 19 UPDATE To help combat the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) virus and be respectful for the health and safety of our citizens and staff, please find below the current status of County Park facilities. Updates based on the amended State Public Health Order 20-28 and State approved variances for El…
Thursday, September 10, 2020 – Today, El Paso County’s Veterans Service Office and the El Paso County Board of Commissioners announced Colonel Nanette Brédé Mueller as the Veteran of the Year at their annual ceremony. Colonel Nanette Brédé Mueller is a difference-maker. During her 29 years of distinguished military service in the U.S. Army and…
September 9, 2020 – On Thursday, September 10, El Paso County will honor one veteran for his or her efforts defending our country and continued service to local veterans and the community. WHAT: 2020 Veteran of the Year Ceremony WHEN: Thursday, September 10, at 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs,…
June 3, 2020 – El Paso County’s Community Services Department has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. El Paso County Community Services won its 2020 NACo Achievement Award in the Justice and Public Safety category…
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – On March 16, 2020, the New Santa Fe Trail trailhead and the North Gate parking lot, just before the Air Force Academy North Gate entrance, will permanently close to allow construction of the new Academy Visitors Center. The trail can be accessed at the Edmondson Trail Head located immediately…
