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💦 Beat the Heat this Summer! Our spray grounds, pools, fountains are a great place to splash, play, and stay refreshed! Before you head out, be sure to check the Fountains Facebook page for the latest information at facebook.com/COSFountains #COSParks
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Seasonal climbing closures are in effect at Garden of the Gods Park: North Gateway Rock (east face & top) and Gray Rock (NE face). Please respect closures to help protect prairie falcons, owls, bats, and more. coloradosprings.gov/gog #COSParks
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🌿✨ A new Outdoor Classroom has officially bloomed at our historic City of Colorado Springs Greenhouse. This space will help our small but mighty team grow educational programs and community partnerships for years to come. #COSParks
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We're continuing to make progress on the reclamation of Pikeview Quarry. 🚫 Reminder: The site remains CLOSED to the public while we evaluate future management and potential community use. Learn more: bit.ly/4dQV2lo
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⚠️Panorama Park Update: The playground and parking lot will remain closed through the weekend while the new surface cures. Some repairs have been needed after the work area was entered, extending the timeline. Please stay out of the fenced area. We hope to reopen Mon. June 8th.
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🚨 Manitou Incline Closure🚨 Heads up, hikers! The Manitou Incline will be closed this Saturday, June 6, to support the annual Wine Festival in Manitou Springs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! #COSParks #Incline
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🌲 Join us at Get Outdoors Day—just 1 week away! Try FREE outdoor activities like paddle boarding, rock climbing, archery & fishing. 🎣 First 650 kids get a FREE fishing pole! 🗓 June 6, 2026 ⏰ 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 📍 Memorial Park & Prospect Lake #GetOutdoorsDay #COSParks
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Before ➡️ After at Bluestem Prairie Open Space A temporary trail detour is now gone thanks to a channel stabilization project that reduced erosion, improved safety, and reopened the original trail alignment. Funded by @COSAirport and completed with Palmer Land Conservancy.
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⚠️ Construction Update: Panorama Park Playground Work is actively underway on resurfacing improvements. The playground remains closed, and the parking lot will also be closed for the remainder of construction. Please stay away from fenced work areas. Thanks for your patience!
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BIG NEWS! 🎉🌲 Today we celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the expansion of Cheyenne Mountain State Park — protecting nearly 500 acres of open space and strengthening connections between CMSP, Fishers Canyon Open Space & the proposed Chamberlain Trail corridor. 💚 #COSParks
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City administrative offices will be closed for a scheduled furlough day on Friday, May 22, and in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Regular business hours resume Tuesday, May 26. For a complete list of facility hours visit: bit.ly/4dtpujW #COSParks
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⚠️Panorama Park playground will close beginning Tues., May 26 at 8 a.m. for approximately two weeks for resurfacing improvements. The playground area will be fenced off and heavy machinery will be present. Sprayground access should remain open. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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🚧 Pulpit Rock Parking Closure🚧 The North Parking Lot at Pulpit Rock will be closed Tues. (5/19) & Wed. (5/20) as improvement work continues at Austin Bluffs Open Space. South lot remains closed. 🔗 coloradosprings.gov/austinbl… #COSParks
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🚧 A section of the Pikes Peak Greenway near El Pomar Youth Sports Complex is closed through early June for stormwater improvements. Please follow posted detours and on-site signage. Closure is weather-dependent. #COSParks
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Today, City Council unanimously confirmed Skyler Rorabaugh as the next Director of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. We’re excited for the future of PRCS and the continued growth of parks, programs, and partnerships across our community! 🌲🏞️ #COSParks
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🚧 Temporary Closure Notice 🚧 The North Parking Lot at Pulpit Rock will be closed tomorrow for prep work ahead of upcoming Austin Bluffs Open Space improvements. Most trails remain open, and Pulpit Rock is still accessible via Summit Trail. 🔗 coloradosprings.gov/austinbl… #COSParks
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🏔️ NOW HIRING: Manager for Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain Lead operations at one of Colorado’s most iconic destinations — overseeing the summit experience, major events, stewardship, and nearly 1M annual visitors. 💼 $115K–$138K 🗓️ Apply by May 26 🔗governmentjobs.com/careers
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🚧 Trail improvements begin this week in North Cheyenne Cañon Park & Gold Camp Rd! Crews are installing a new bridge over Buffalo Creek and improving the Bypass Trail at Tunnel 3. Trails stay open through June. Funded by the TOPS sales tax program & partners. #COSParks
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🚧 Rock Island Trail under Nevada Ave will be closed tomorrow (May 5) for striping & a new “slow zone.” Closure is underpass only — use the at-grade Nevada crossing. One-day closure (weather permitting). Work improves safety, speeds, and visibility. Thanks for your patience!
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Heads up 🚧 A portion of Templeton Gap Trail and Palmer Point Trail in Palmer Park will be closed Tuesday, May 5 while Colorado Springs Utilities installs power pole foundations for a new substation along Austin Bluffs Parkway. We appreciate your patience. 🌿#COSParks
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