Trails & open space Coalition
Tosc Stands for The Outdoors
We believe in protecting trails, parks, and open spaces
for us and for the generations to come.
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Trails & Open Space Coalition
We work cooperatively with local and regional governments, community organizations, businesses, families and individuals who share the vision of an interconnected network of trails, greenways and open space. We advocate, educate, build connections with other groups, fund projects, and create and support volunteer projects.
Learn More About TOPS Funding
Our outdoor spaces are important, and small change makes big gains. The Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC) is spearheading the campaign to make sure that TOPS is renewed and increased by voters in Colorado Springs. Our city’s parks are so loved and valued, and TOSC is encouraging voters to increase TOPS funding from 0.1% to 0.2%.
Join the Coalition
With your support, the Trails and Open Space Coalition works to preserve open space, and create a network of parks, trails and bikeways in the Pikes Peak region. Be the Coalition.
Our Latest Program
Ring the Peak
In December of 2016, the Trails and Open Space Coalition received a Great Outdoors Colorado Connect Initiative Trail Planning Grant for the Ring the Peak Trail Project. The $100,000 planning grant will allow TOSC and partners (Friends of the Peak and City of Colorado Springs Parks) to hire a project team and create a master plan for the roughly 8-mile “missing link” on the southwest side of Pikes Peak. This grant allows the Trail and Open Space Coalition to lead a great public process involving land owners, land managers, community leaders, residents and trail users. At the end of the process we will have a trail alignment plan that closes the southwest gap.
Latest News
News Wednesday September 15, 2021
North Cheyenne Canon Road Closure North Cheyenne Canon Road through North Cheyenne Canon Park will be closed from September 20ththrough May 21st, 2022 for the replacement
News Wednesday September 8, 2021
Changes to the Reservation System Adjustments have been made to the Incline reservation system. Users can now make reservations up to 8 weeks in advance.
News Wednesday September 1, 2021
Update on the TOPS Initiative November 2nd is election day! Just two months away. You’ll get your mail-in ballot by mid-October.To learn more about the Trails,
Trails & park updates
Rock Island Trail Closure and Detour
May – August, 2021 – The intersection of Constitution Avenue and Paseo Road will close to all traffic to facilitate bridge maintenance work and improvements
Sinton Trail Closure and Detour
Update 8/13/2021 We are happy to report that the repair effort along Douglas Creek and the Sinton Trail is complete! The asphalt trail that was
TOPS Projects Proposal 2022
Update 5/6/2021 – 2022 Proposed TOPS Capital Improvement Projects and Budget.These proposed projects that will be discussed and voted upon by both TOPS WC and