News October 16, 2019

For the past 10 weeks we have highlighted the specific projects that could result from the TABOR refund ballot initiative, 2B. If 2B wins, it will provide $7 million for critical park and trail improvement projects throughout Colorado Springs. If 2B loses, the average household will see a $31 credit on a future utility bill.

Groups endorsing 2B: Friends of Monument Valley Park, Friends of Boulder Park, Friends of Garden of the Gods, Friends of North Cheyenne Cañon, Incline Friends, Corral Bluffs Alliance, Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance, Pikes Peak Pickle Ball Association, Home Builders Association, Downtown Partnership, CS Chamber and EDC/Government Affairs Council and Visit COS.

For more information please visit VoteYesforParks.com.

Sat. Oct 19, 7:30 – 1:30 pm

Rock Ledge Ranch 3105 Gateway

Trot, Gallop or Stampede through one of the most beautiful national landmarks in Colorado. This family-friendly stick-horse 5K is an un-timed, entertaining event benefits the Garden of the Gods Foundation and Rock Ledge Ranch. event. Go west, be silly, support local!

Mon. Oct 21, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Pioneers Museum

215 South Tejon Street

PikeRide is expanding coverage to the West! Come celebrate with a lunch ride from the Pioneers Museum to Cerberus Brewing for a ribbon cutting and quick lunch. PikeRide bikes will be available for the ride and for your trip back to your office.

Sat. Oct 26, 9:00 – 12:00 pm

Fountain Creek Nature Center

320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain

Come carve a pumpkin for the Jack-o-Lantern Trail! Pre-scooped pumpkins (only $5), patterns, and carving tools provided. Return at night to experience the lighted trail (separate event). Pumpkins may be retrieved after 7:30 pm. Pumpkin reservations 729-520-6745 or register online.

Learn more on Facebook.

Sat. October 26, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park 410 JL Ranch Hts,

The universe is full of wonders, so join the Naturalist at the park’s Amphitheater for discussions of solar system and deep space objects with an opportunity to observe them through a telescope. This program is recommended for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a “weather permitting” program and may be cancelled in the event of cloudy skies or inclement weather. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟓 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟕𝟏𝟗-𝟓𝟕𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭!

Tue. Oct 29, 11:00 – 1:30 pm

Colorado Springs City Auditorium

221 E Kiowa St

The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance and the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC are hosting an Outdoor Community Expo followed by a keynote address from Betsy Markey. Learn about Colorado’s economic landscape and how important outdoor recreation is to our community.

Thur. Nov 7, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

3215 Westwood Blvd

Pulpit Rock Regional Park, University Park Open Space and the original Austin Bluffs Open Space collectively make up approximately 600 acres of open space in the center of Colorado Springs. Help to develop the master plan for sustainable development of recreational opportunities in the open space as well as guidance for appropriate management of the natural resources.

Trail Maintenance

Thur. Oct 24, 8:30 – 2:00 pm

410 JL Ranch Heights Rd

Contact jason.hagan@state.co.us for more info.

Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI)

Palmer Park

Concrete Couch and Urban Singletrack Project

Tue. Oct 22, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

1100 S Royer St

Be an advocate for the parks, trails and open space in the Pikes Peak Region. Join the Trails and Open Space Coalition!