Open Space/Trails

Open Space Events

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Volunteer Comments

Last fall I spent hours hauling logs in Cheyenne Canon Park. It was hard work and I was sore the next day, but I felt a great sense of accomplishment and bonded with the other volunteers on the project. S.D.

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Sustainable Parks Initiative

The Trails and Open Space Coalition is leading a citizen effort to find sustainable solutions to our city and county parks budget cuts. General fund money for city parks has been reduced by 84% over the past few years. County parks have seen a 60% cut in funding. The result is closed bathrooms, less irrigation, less trash removal and reduced maintenance. If you would like to support the Sustainable Parks Initiative as a volunteer or financially, contact TOSC at 633-6884 or go to www.trailsandopenspaces.org

Volunteer Crew Leader Training

Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Department offered crew leader training in June and will offer another one day of training in the fall. The training is free to those willing to volunteer and lead a maintenance crew in one of the city's open spaces or parks. Trainees will learn how to work with parks to create an appropriate volunteer project. They will also learn basic trail maintenance and how to build water bars. Watch the calendar or contact city parks for more details.