Tag: stratton open space
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South Suburban Reservoir access closed after increased pathogens, 1,000 dog toys removed
Colorado Springs Utilities announced that the South Suburban Reservoir, which is closed for construction, will not reopen for public recreation after repairs are completed, according to a news release by the company on Tuesday. The decision was made to permanently close recreational access to the area in the Stratton Open Space for “ongoing water and…
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From Blodgett Peak to Cheyenne Mountain: Dream trail taking shape in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save At the edge of Colorado Springs’ north-side mountains, David Deitemeyer steps across a creek where a bridge is to be built. The bridge will cross from a parking lot here beneath Pikeview Quarry, the historic…
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Fire mitigation crews at work to reduce risk in Stratton Open Space and Palmer Park
The forests and wildlands around Colorado Springs are a major draw for people looking to build or move to the city. If left unchecked, more homes in the city increase the risk of massively damaging and fast-spreading wildfires similar to what Los Angeles has battled for the past week. The Colorado Springs Fire Department Wildfire…
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First meeting on master plan to open Stratton Park coming Tuesday night
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs is starting the process to plan and reopen Stratton Park with a neighborhood meeting tonight. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is holding the neighborhood meeting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 South…
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First meeting on master plan to open Stratton Park coming Tuesday night
Colorado Springs is starting the process to plan and reopen Stratton Park with a neighborhood meeting tonight. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is holding the neighborhood meeting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 South Cheyenne Canyon Road. The meeting will start with a presentation…
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Happy Trails: A scenic hike to the water awaits in the southwest foothills of Colorado Springs
Bodies of water aren’t all that common across Colorado Springs. So one might be surprised by a short hike or bike ride granting two reservoirs. They are tucked in the city’s southwest foothills, between North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Stratton Open Space: Gold Camp and South Suburban reservoirs. South Suburban Reservoir is the popular spot…
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Fire mitigation starting soon at popular open space in Colorado Springs
Fire mitigation is coming to a popular open space in Colorado Springs. Starting next month in Stratton Open Space, crews will be cutting timber across 260-plus acres well known to hikers and mountain bikers. While those enthusiasts can continue to access the open space during the project, a recent news release indicated “intermittent closures of…
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New trail ‘unlocks endless potential’ at popular canyon in Colorado Springs
A new, anticipated trail has opened in one of Colorado Springs’ premier outdoor destinations. The city announced Tuesday that Ladders Trail is ready for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The trail was envisioned as part of the 2018 North Cheyenne Cañon Park master plan — a 2.5-mile stretch largely paralleling Gold Camp Road and connecting Stratton…
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Fifth-year Pikes Peak Apex maintains mission to be ‘world-class’ mountain bike race
A mountain bike race unlike any before in Colorado Springs heads into its fifth year with an eye, as ever, toward the future. Starting June 7, the three-day Pikes Peak APEX aims to draw closer to 200 riders, up from last year’s 162, said organizer Micah Rice. For the event boasting big mileage and elevation…