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According to the Report to the Parks Commission, "General Palmer's plan for a park system was bold, far-sighted and comprehensive. He sought to surround the city with near-by parks, mountain driveways, woodland paths, and trails; to furnish places for healthful outdoor exercise and quiet restful enjoyment." The City continues to build on this legacy through a diverse network of parks, r
09/07/2026
Consider this your sign to get outside today. 🌻☀️
Happy Labor Day, Colorado Springs! 💛
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📸: Stunning shot of Garden of the Gods Park captured by Colorado Fine Art Photographer - Daniel Scott Forster 🤩
09/05/2026
📸 COLORADO SPRINGS, LET’S SEE YOUR BEST BALLOON SHOTS!👀
Labor Day Liftoff is one of our favorite weekends of the year, with Memorial Park looking magical as balloons fill the sky!
Drop your favorite photos in the comments!⬇️📸 We want to see your weekend through your lens!
Heading to Memorial Park? Here’s what you need to know 👉coloradospringslabordayliftoff.com
📸 Thanks for sharing your photos! 🤩 1st: Bruce Hausknecht | 2nd: Colorado Wild Adventures Photography
🌳 The future of COSParks is taking shape—and now the draft is in your hands.
If you play in a park, explore a trail, visit an open space, join a recreation program or enjoy one of our cultural sites, the ImagineCOSParks: Park System Master Plan is about the places and experiences you know and love.
The plan updates the City’s 2014 plan and creates a 10–15 year roadmap for our full park system. Thank you for your patience while our team reviewed community input and carefully refined the draft.
Now it’s your turn: Did we get it right? Tell us!
📝 Review the draft and take the survey through Sept. 22(Available in English & Spanish).
💬 Stop by either drop-in community open house:
📍 Sept. 10 | 5–6 p.m. | Piñon Valley Park Pavilion
📍 Sept. 16 | 5–6 p.m. | PRCS Headquarters
There won’t be a formal presentation, stop by anytime during the scheduled hour to explore the plan and talk with the project team.
Learn more: ColoradoSprings.gov/ParkSystemMasterPlan
👀 THIS is what 2,815 feet of trail TLC looks like.🦁🥾✨
Our Regional Parks, Trails and Open Space team has been putting in the work at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, completing maintenance along 2,815 linear feet of the Lion Trail.
From reestablishing trail features to improving underperforming drains, this behind-the-scenes work helps keep our trails sustainable, safe and ready for your next adventure. 💪🌲
Check out the before & after and the difference their hard work makes. 👏 The Lion Trail is officially back open and we appreciate your patience!! 🎉
08/30/2026
About the other night 😏
The moon really knew how to make an entrance during the partial lunar eclipse this past week. 🌕✨
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📸: Stunning shot by Zach Vogel Photography 🤩
08/27/2026
“If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” 🌈 — Dolly Parton 💔
And honestly…Garden of the Gods understood the assignment.✨
📍Garden of the Gods Park
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📸: Stunning shot captured by Jae Jarratt > Professional 📸 🤩
Garden of the Gods Park… but ZERO cars. 🚫🚗✨
One last chance this season to experience the park without vehicle traffic! 🙌
Join us for the final Early Bird Hike & Bike of the season on Wednesday, August 26, from 5–8 a.m. Hike, bike and take in the views with the roads open just for people. 🥾🚲🌄
Don’t miss the last one!
Learn more at ColoradoSprings.gov/HikeandBike
Summer may be wrapping up, but the fun doesn’t stop here! 🍂
This summer, the Therapeutic Recreation Program (TRP) provided 563 hours of adaptive recreation programming and welcomed 1,271 participants to opportunities that brought people together through recreation, connection, confidence and fun.
Now, it’s time to look ahead! Fall Registration is OPEN!🎉
Whether you’re ready to try something new, get active, build new skills or connect with your community, there’s a place for you in TRP.
👉 Visit ColoradoSprings.gov/TRP to explore fall programs, learn more about TRP and download the Fall TRP Brochure.
Let’s make this fall one to remember! 🍁♿️💙
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