Advocacy is at the heart of what we do
Advocacy is essential to getting trails built, preserving open space,
and getting adequate parks funding.

Our work includes helping craft the future for our public spaces, with our partners in government, other nonprofits and community groups, and our members and partners. Our goal is to envision what can be, and work to make the vision a reality.

We joke about how “We go to all the boring meetings so you don’t have to,” but in fact TOSC is at every public meeting where policy, funding or planning for parks, trails and open spaces is discussed or decided—be it City Council, County Commission, Parks Advisory Boards, Master Plan work sessions, TOPS Working Committee, Trails Team, Colorado Springs Utilities, etc.—and is a respected voice for our public spaces. We weigh in on the issues, and report back to the public regularly.

We encourage you to connect with us at the Trails and Open Space Coalition.

We work to create a social and political climate in which local decisions to fund open space, parks and trails are approved and supported. We encourage organizations, businesses and individuals to get involved in the process. Government bodies do listen to their constituents. We help get the word out to the public about what the issues are, what decisions are being made, when public comment is requested, and how to make your voice heard. We listen to all our user groups—hikers, bikers, runners, equestrians—and work to get their concerns addressed.

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Recent Advocacy News
TOSC Admin

News Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Storms, Splashing Around, and Starlight Spectacular More Storms Impact Local Trails   Rain, hail and tornados… oh my! June has been the wettest month in Colorado Springs history and

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June 28, 2023
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News Wednesday, June 7, 2023

sTARLIGHT sPECTACULAR rEGISTRATION oPENS, TOSC MEMBER HIKE Registration for the 2023 Starlight Spectacular is OPEN! Join in the fun of this one-of-a-kind annual event benefitting

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June 7, 2023
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News Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Ribbon cuttings, trail crossing opens, and the cspd hot team talks trails Mt. Cutler Trailhead parking lot now open, improvements completed The Mt. Cutler Trailhead

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May 31, 2023
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