Concerts in the Park! Bring your picnic, lawn chairs or blanket and the family to enjoy the summer nights with some great outdoor entertainment. All concerts are free and will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Participants are asked to keep social distancing in mind and to stay six feet away…
Outdoor Safety Series: First Aid for Outdoor Kids Saturday, June 6, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., at Fox Run Regional Park Learn about first aid skills in the outdoors, what you need in a first aid kit, and put your new skills to practice. For children ages 6-12 years old. $5 per person or $4 for…
COVID 19 UPDATE To help combat the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) virus and be respectful for the health and safety of our citizens and staff, the following County Parks offices and facilities are closed to public access until May 4*: Park Headquarters Bear Creek Nature Center Fountain Creek Nature Center County Fairgrounds Playgrounds Pavilions Park Restrooms…
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…
The state Behavioral Health Task Force (BHTF) wants to hear from individuals about their experiences accessing behavioral health services to help direct improvements, and is leading an event Feb. 26 in El Paso County to collect public testimony. State staff know the system is working for some, but it’s not working for everyone. In order…
El Paso County Fair staff are hosting a workshop to help new and inexperienced drives and car builders prepare for the Demolition Derby at the 2020 El Paso County Fair. The workshop is 10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, at Swink Hall at the El Paso County Fair and Events Centers, 366 10th Street in Calhan.…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve as Associate members on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. Applications are due by March 2, 2020. The Park Advisory Board is currently seeking three Associate members. In the absence of a quorum of regular Voting Members, the CPAB Chairperson…
El Paso County Park staff highlighted the support provided by the 2019 Partners in the Park at the Park Advisory Board meeting on Jan. 8. The Partners in the Park program was created in 2009 to provide financial support for a respective County park, trail or nature center. This program has brought in $212,000, which…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for January 2020 which includes: a moon hike, birds of prey, a campfire, and several children’s programs. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Super Sleepers…
Rocky Top Resources has partnered with El Paso County to provide free residential dumping of yard waste with donations to Care and Share Food Bank for more than 20 years. Since 2001, there has been more than 3.2 million pounds of food donated to Care and Share. Due to rising costs and expanded use of…
