Review of draft Master Plan for new park.
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El Paso County Parks is hosting a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, January 28, to review the draft master plan for the development and future use of the 215-acre site that is Falcon Regional Park. The park is located west of Eastonville Road and north of Falcon High School. This is the third of three public meetings designed to engage citizens and other stakeholders in the master planning process. The Park Advisory Board and the Board of County Commissioners will review the plan at public hearings in February.
The January 28 meeting will be held at the Meridian Ranch Recreation Center, 10301 Angeles Road, Peyton, CO 80831. The agenda will include a summary of the three concept alternatives for the park presented at the January 7 meeting along with citizen input received, a presentation of the final plan for the park, and a recap of next steps. Attendees will be encouraged to share their observations on the master plan. Maps will be on display.
To keep in touch with the master planning process for the Falcon Regional Park, go to this link.
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Big running events on SuperbowlSunday!
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Half marathon and 5K downtown Feb 1.
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On Super Bowl Sunday ( Feb. 1) more than 1,000 runners will race in downtown Colorado Springs in the Fourth Annual Super Half Marathon and Game Day 5K. The Woodland Park High School’s band, ensemble and cheerleaders will also be there to ramp up the festivities.
The event is a fundraiser for Pikes Peak Roadrunners and PikespeakSports.us, organizations that work to promote running, racing and healthful living in Colorado Springs. Both organizations partner with TOSC on events benefiting trails and open space.
Pick your race, burn some calories, celebrate your accomplishment with your friends, then head home and catch the big game!
Lots of information, and registration links, at this link.
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Jan 28th (Wed)–Falcon Regional Park Master Plan meeting, 6 pm Meridian Ranch Recreation Center. See article.
Feb 1st (Sun)–Superbowl half marathon and game day 5K. See article.
Feb 5th (Thurs)–El Paso County Commissioners to consider plan to place wind turbines near Paint Mines. See article, and contact the Commissioners!
Feb 7 (Sat)–Guardians of Palmer Park’s monthly park volunteer day, 9 am. See listing at our volunteer website, www.openspacevolunteers.org.
Feb 7 (Sat)–Active Adults Nature Club Trail Talk, 11 am, Bear Creek Nature Center. Our Executive Director Susan Davies will speak about some of the popular and the lesser-known trails in the Pikes Peak Region, covering trail distance, difficulty, elevation gain, amenities, best time of year or day to hike, and much more. Bring your questions! $3 per member, $4 non-member. Reservations required, 520-6387.
February 11th (Wed)–the Colorado Avalanche Information Center will give an Avalanche 101 presentation.
February 18th (Wed)–Fritz Sperry will do a slide show and book signing for his latest title for back country skiers,Skiing the Front Range.
February 25th (Wed)–Vince Cloward will present “Rafting the Grand Canyon,” a compilation of images from his three trips down the river.
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