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.…
El Paso County and the Southern Shooting Partnership is offering an opportunity for the public to join in the conversation about the future of sport shooting during its next stop on its listening tour, Feb. 8, 2019 in El Paso County. What: Southern Shooting Partnership Listening Tour … Sport Shooting on Public Lands When: 5…
El Paso County’s Winter Hobby Wine Competition Do you make your own wine? Are you interested in entering your wine in a competition to get valuable feedback on your wines from an expert judging panel? Enter your best homemade wines in the 2019 El Paso County Winter Hobby Wine Competition. All entries must be submitted…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for February 2019 which includes: snowshoeing, photography workshop, kids’ night hike and much more. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Nature Adventures: Backbone Bonanza Thursday, February 7, 10-11:30 a.m.…
El Paso County Parks is exploring several changes to the County’s Park Rules and Regulations regarding the operation of County Park facilities to address safety and security concerns. The first potential change includes modifying the operational hours for Regional Parks from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. to open one hour before sunrise to closing one…
El Paso County Parks to host three upcoming event. Trails, Tails and Ales Saturday, January 12, 10:30 a.m. Black Forest Section 16 Trailhead, 8510 Burgess Road, Colorado Springs Grab your dog and join us for this special hike! We will be hitting the Black Forest Section 16 Trail, hike the 4-mile trail, and then…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for January 2019 which includes: a bird count, night photography, hikes, volunteer orientations and a celebration of the new exhibits at Bear Creek Nature Center. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745,…
El Paso County and Fort Carson were presented on Tuesday, Dec. 4 with a 2018 Army Community Partnership Award for the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex Trap and Skeet Range. On Tuesday, Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr., County Executive Director of Community Services Tim Wolken and Fort Carson Garrison Commander Col. Brian Wortinger were at the Pentagon…
