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The Garden of the Gods is a heavily visited National Natural Landmark located within the City of Colorado Springs and managed by the City's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services.
With nearly 2 million visitors each year, Garden of the Gods is one of the most popular destinations in the Western United States. Given the park's relatively small size the visitation density far surpasses any similar site in the region.
Decades of high use have taken a heavy toll, leaving the natural integrity of the Garden of the Gods at serious risk. Major threats include soil erosion, loss of native plant communities, invasive plants, wildlife disturbances, and the poor condition of the park's trail system.
Tackling the issues that face the park involves a multifaceted approach by multiple entities focusing primarily on education and stewardship.
Event Calendar
Click here to view Garden of the Gods calendar.
Acres/Trails
1,323.34 Acres
Group(s) Maintaining property:
The Rocky Mountain Field Institute performs trail maintenance and construction as well as restoration of social trails and damaged areas. Friends of Garden of the Gods is committed to public awareness and education and raises funding to support its programs. Medicine Wheel maintains biking trails.
Immediate Needs: Volunteers!
Upcoming Projects: Check the calendar. All 3 organizations have plenty of events including a Saturday morning clean-up every third Saturday of the month.
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