Public Input Encouraged on Bear Creek Regional Park Improvements El Paso County Parks will host a public meeting to review proposed improvements at Bear Creek Regional Park in 2019 – 20. The meeting will be conducted on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado…
El Paso County Parks will be doing forestry work in Black Forest Regional Park which will cause periodic closures of trails and park sections in May and June. Trails and sections will be closed for the safety of park visitors due to large equipment and tree felling operations. El Paso County advises citizens to be…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for May 2019 which includes: Fifth Annual Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival, wild food, arthropods and more birds. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Fountain Creek Family Fun…
El Paso County will officially open its third dog park in the County park system at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 13, with the grand opening ceremony for Falcon Dog Park. Located within Falcon Regional Park, the new dog park has 10 acres of fully-fenced land for off-leash dog activities. The dog park includes a separate…
El Paso County Parks is set to reopen Rainbow Falls Historic Site for the season at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 6, despite Serpentine Road still being closed. Serpentine Road is closed to vehicles. Access to the County park with the Fountain Creek waterfall will be limited. Parking is available near the top of Serpentine Road…
The El Paso Board of County Commissioners approved two new park rules that go into effect immediately. The new rules include regulations that dogs must be on a leash in parks and a change in park hours. “We’re looking for a safe and enjoyable time for all park users,” said Tim Wolken, Community Services Executive…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for March 2019 which includes: birds, kites, reptiles, beetles, gardening, photography, and volunteers training Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Building for the Birds Saturday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.…
El Paso County Park Advisory Board recognized the 2018 Partners in the Park for their annual contributions to local parks. The Partners in the Park Program was created in 2009 to provide financial support for a respective park, trail or nature center. This program has brought in $180,000. All donations are used exclusively for El…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. Applications are due by February 28, 2019. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is currently seeking a citizen to represent District 4 (southern portion of El Paso County). The Park Advisory…
El Paso County Parks is requesting public input as it creates a master plan for Jones Park. El Paso County has contracted with Altitude Land Consultants to complete the master plan, which will comprehensively outline existing conditions, community needs, and recommend new sustainable recreational facilities for Jones Park for the next seven to ten years.…
