Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Explore the park properties, recreational opportunities and cultural resources that serve our City We are where you come to play!

Our Story

According to the Report to the Parks Commission, "General Palmer's plan for a park system was bold, far-sighted and comprehensive. He sought to surround the city with near-by parks, mountain driveways, woodland paths, and trails; to furnish places for healthful outdoor exercise and quiet restful enjoyment." The City continues to build on this legacy through a diverse network of parks, r

ecreation, trails and cultural amenities - a direct result of decades of work, leadership and investment by the community. Today, the department maintains

•145 Neighborhood Parks
•7 Regional Parks
•146 Miles of Urban Trail
•14,000 acres of Open Space
•5 Community Centers
•2 Golf Course
•2 Cemeteries
•3 Sports Complexes
•87 Pieces of Public Art
•Plus 1 Museum, 1 Auditorium and 1 14,115' Mountain

With a heritage of community and economic development at the forefront, this department commits to providing a high quality of life for residents and a world class destination for visitors. Welcome and come enjoy our park properties, recreational opportunities and cultural resources that provides our City with it's character and distinctiveness. Social Media Disclaimer
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06/24/2026

📢 Hear from our new Parks Director, Skyler, about his background and exciting things you can do throughout our park system the month of July! 🤩

🚴‍♀️ This is your sign to bike to work. 🚴‍♂️Join cyclists across the City of Colorado Springs for Bike to Work Day this ...
06/22/2026

🚴‍♀️ This is your sign to bike to work. 🚴‍♂️
Join cyclists across the City of Colorado Springs for Bike to Work Day this Wednesday!

Enjoy FREE breakfast stations from 6–9 a.m. along the trail system and at participating local businesses while experiencing a fun, healthy, and sustainable way to get around town.

Because getting from here to there is even better on two wheels. 😎

🚲 June 24 | 6–9 a.m.
🥞 Free breakfast stations
📍 To find a breakfast station near you, check out the event map: https://coloradosprings.gov/biketowork

Tag your ride crew below! 👇

Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen when plans change. 💙Maintenance issues have temporarily closed the Deerfiel...
06/21/2026

Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen when plans change. 💙

Maintenance issues have temporarily closed the Deerfield Hills Spray Ground, however the team at Deerfield Hills Community Center saw an opportunity instead of an obstacle. They transformed disappointment into joy by hosting a community water fight, giving neighborhood kids a chance to cool off, laugh, and play!

This is the heart of what our community centers do every day. They are safe places to gather, connect, learn, play, and belong. They strengthen neighborhoods, support families, and create opportunities for meaningful experiences that bring people together.

At PRCS, we believe recreation is essential because people are essential. Recreation improves physical and mental well-being, builds connections, and helps create stronger, more resilient communities. Learn more here: ColoradoSprings.Gov/CommunityCenters

Thank you to the Deerfield team for their creativity, flexibility, and commitment to serving their neighborhood. 💦☀️

Many of us love outdoor summer evenings in Colorado. Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services does too! ...
06/18/2026

Many of us love outdoor summer evenings in Colorado. Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services does too! July is Park and Recreation month, and celebrate, there are two free, fun, family-friendly events coming up in July that you should get on your calendar!

Friday, July 17th from 6-8pm at Hillside Community Center - enjoy an outdoor movie and silent disco. Sit back and watch an entertaining movie appropriate for all ages, or burn some calories with a DJ-rocked silent disco.

A week later, on the 24th, Get off your sofa and come dance to some killer music! SofaKillers deliver the ultimate dance party with hit after hit from the ’70s–2000s. Voted Best Local Cover Band six times from 2019-2026, they’re Colorado Springs’ go-to band for nonstop fun. It's free to attend in Piñon Valley Park from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Peaks2Plains Weather will be out on the 24th with a booth where kids can do weather on the green screen and we'll help you download and customize the Peaks2Plains Weather app!

Many of us love outdoor summer evenings in Colorado. Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services does too! J...
06/18/2026

Many of us love outdoor summer evenings in Colorado. Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services does too! July is Park and Recreation month, and celebrate, there are two free, fun, family-friendly events coming up in July that you should get on your calendar!

Friday, July 17th from 6-8pm at Hillside Community Center - enjoy an outdoor movie and silent disco. Sit back and watch an entertaining movie appropriate for all ages, or burn some calories with a DJ-rocked silent disco.

A week later, on the 24th, Get off your sofa and come dance to some killer music! SofaKillers deliver the ultimate dance party with hit after hit from the ’70s–2000s. Voted Best Local Cover Band six times from 2019-2026, they’re Colorado Springs’ go-to band for nonstop fun. It's free to attend in Piñon Valley Park from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Peaks2Plains Weather will be out on the 24th with a booth where kids can do weather on the green screen and we'll help you download and customize the Peaks2Plains Weather app!

06/16/2026

The song said it, but we’re saying it too. 😅

Roads and trails in North Cheyenne Cañon Park sustained significant damage during the June 6th storm. Gold Camp and North Cheyenne Canyon roads will remain closed while crews make repairs.

🚫 Gold Camp Road: Closed to vehicles, hikers, bikers, and horses
🚫 North Cheyenne Canyon Road: Closed to vehicles, hikers, bikers, and horses

Please respect all closures and avoid the area. Giving crews the space they need to work safely will help us restore access as quickly as possible.

We’ll continue to share updates as information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. 🚧

Respectfully, have you BEEN outside lately? 😍🌄If not, it’s time to touch grass.🌿 (But like... in a Leave No Trace kind o...
06/15/2026

Respectfully, have you BEEN outside lately? 😍🌄

If not, it’s time to touch grass.🌿 (But like... in a Leave No Trace kind of way😏)
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📸: Stunning shot of captured by Daniel Forster Photography

06/11/2026

Address

1401 Recreation Way
Colorado Springs, CO
80905

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17193855940

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