El Paso County Parks

The Park Operations Division manages more than 6,500 acres of park land and open space, 109 miles of trails, and a variety of recreation facilities.

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@HolyFrijoleK @epcpio Phyills hasn't been seen this year. She was around with her cubs last summer. ;)

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Stage I Fire Restrictions in Place for Unincorporated El Paso County
The Stage I Fire Restrictions shall go into effect on December 7, 2022, at noon and will remain in effect until further notice. See Graphic for restrictions

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Just a reminder the Small dog area will be closed tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. so that our crew can do some fire mitigation. If you have any questions feel free to email us at [email protected].

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The small dog area at Bear Creek Regional Dog Park will be closed on Thursday, August 18th from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. so our crews may do some fire mitigation in the area. If you have any questions or concerns email us at [email protected]

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Check out the Homestead Ranch Regional Park Master Plan.
https://t.co/lox2wYLCDQ

Comments can be made to [email protected]. Deadline is July 8th.

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Check out the Homestead Ranch Regional Park Master Plan.
https://t.co/lox2wYLCDQ

A public hike hosted by El Paso County Parks will be held at Homestead Ranch Regional Park on Friday, June 24th at 2:00pm.

Comments can be made to [email protected]. Deadline is July 8th.

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Check out the Homestead Ranch Regional Park Master Plan.
https://t.co/lox2wYLCDQ

A public hike hosted by El Paso County Parks will be held at Homestead Ranch Regional Park on Friday, June 24th at 2:00pm.

Comments can be made to [email protected]. Deadline is July 8th.

[El Paso County Parks @EPCParks]

Check out the Homestead Ranch Regional Park Master Plan.
https://t.co/lox2wYLCDQ

A public hike hosted by El Paso County Parks will be held at Homestead Ranch Regional Park on Friday, June 24th at 2:00pm.

Comments can be made to [email protected]. Deadline is July 8th.

[El Paso County Parks @EPCParks]

Check out the Homestead Ranch Regional Park Master Plan.
https://t.co/lox2wYLCDQ

A public hike hosted by El Paso County Parks will be held at Homestead Ranch Regional Park on Friday, June 24th at 2:00pm.

Comments can be made to [email protected]. Deadline is July 8th.

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CAUTION: Due to the recent snowstorms, hazardous tree limbs exist throughout County parks property. Please look up and be aware of your surroundings. Cleanup continues and will take time due to the amount of damaged trees and broken limbs remaining in the tree canopies.

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CAUTION: Due to the recent snowstorms, hazardous tree limbs exist throughout County parks property. Please look up and be aware of your surroundings. Cleanup continues and will take time due to the amount of damaged trees and broken limbs remaining in the tree canopies.

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CAUTION: Due to the recent snowstorms, hazardous tree limbs exist throughout County parks property. Please look up and be aware of your surroundings. Cleanup continues and will take time due to the amount of damaged trees and broken limbs remaining in the tree canopies.

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El Paso County Parks Master Plan Update Open House
Thursday, May 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, CS, CO 80906.
If you are unable to attend you can send comments to Theresa Jackson, [email protected]. The deadline is June 1, 2022.

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El Paso County Parks Master Plan Update Open House
Thursday, May 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, CS, CO 80906.
If you are unable to attend you can send comments to Theresa Jackson, [email protected]. The deadline is June 1, 2022.

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The El Paso County Sheriff and Colorado Springs Fire has gone to STAGE II Fire Restrictions. Please Be advised that Grilling of any kind and Outdoor Smoking within El Paso County Parks is strictly prohibited.

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We regret to inform you that we had to cancel the Park Advisory Board Meeting for May 11th, 2022 due to a lack of quorum.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for:
Date: June 8, 2022
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade, Colorado Springs

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Ready to have your own #MyCountyAdventure? Why not begin with Nature Adventures: Eggsploring Eggs on Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8, 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult. $3 per person include siblings 2 & over and adults. Prepaid registration required.

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Registration opens today at 10 am for the 7th annual Pikes Peak Birding Festival May 13 - 15!
Early Bird Registration continues through April 9th. The early bird gets the worm! For registration and additional information, visit
https://t.co/2B7AtJgneQ #PPBirdingFestival

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"Pikes Peak Beekeeping School occurs Saturday & Sunday, April 2 & 3, 8:30 - 3:45 p.m. This seminar covers all aspects of beekeeping in the Pikes Peak region: how to acquire bees, equipment, bee biology and management through the seasons. Register: https://t.co/IoeW5bLtKu"

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Fountain Creek Nature Center hosts Homeschool Fridays - Join the group this Friday, March 25 for "Walk the Wetlands" from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Designed for grades K-2. $4 per person. Prepaid registration required. ONLINE REGISTRATION available at https://t.co/q87ZcHAOlu