07/13/2026
🚨 This weekend, two simultaneous rescue incidents took place at North Cheyenne Cañon Park and the Manitou Incline.
A huge thank you to El Paso County Search and Rescue and all partner agencies who responded quickly and worked together to help those in need. Your dedication and teamwork make our community safer every day. 👏
With hot, dry weather continuing this week, please help keep your hike safe:
💧 Bring plenty of water.
🌅 Plan your hike during cooler parts of the day—and always stay within park hours.
☀️ Wear sun protection.
📱 Tell someone your plans.
⚠️ Know your limits and turn around if you’re not feeling well.
What’s your go-to hot weather hiking tip? Drop it in the comments below and help fellow hikers stay safe! 🥾☀️
📸: El Paso County Search and Rescue
07/08/2026
🚨Help spread the word! Please allow our first responders the space they need to respond! 🚨
07/06/2026
💦 Heads up! 💦
Uncle Wilber Fountain and the Deerfield Hills Spray Ground are closed today in observance of the City’s scheduled furlough day.
Both locations will resume normal operating hours tomorrow.
For a full list of City-operated facilities impacted by today’s furlough, visit: https://coloradosprings.gov/news/city-colorado-springs-closures-observance-independence-day-scheduled-furlough-day-monday
07/03/2026
🇺🇸 Before you celebrate, here’s your quick July 4 park updates!
🔹Palmer Park – Closed to vehicle traffic all day.
🔹Garden of the Gods Park – Closes at 8 p.m.
🔹North Cheyenne Cañon Park – Open to vehicles until 2 p.m. or until the park reaches capacity.
🔹Gold Camp Road – Closed to vehicle traffic all day.
🔹Memorial Park – Closed to vehicle access at 7 p.m.
Looking for other fun ways to celebrate? Make it a Fourth to remember by catching a sunrise or (for the first time ever) a sunset from the summit of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain 👉drivepikespeak.com
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Enjoy old-fashioned family fun at Rock Ledge Ranch’s Family Fourth celebration from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
👉rockledgeranch.com
As you celebrate, please follow all posted park rules and current fire restrictions. Every small action helps protect our parks, open spaces, wildlife, and community.
❤️🤍💙 Plan ahead, celebrate responsibly, and have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
07/02/2026
Which slide made you say, “Yep... don’t be that person.” 😬👇
We can laugh at the memes—but wildfire prevention is serious business. 🔥
Help protect Colorado Springs’ parks, trails and open spaces by making smart, fire-safe choices every time you visit.
🚭 Cigarette butts belong in the trash.
🚗 Keep hot vehicles off dry grass.
🔥 No open flames in our parks, trails and open spaces.
🎆 Fireworks are illegal in Colorado Springs.
⚠️ Follow all fire restrictions.
Our parks, trails and open spaces are worth protecting. It’s up to all of us to do our part. ❤️🌲
07/12/2026
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