Reclaimed Pikeview Quarry jacob.guilez Wed, 06/03/2026 – 4:17 pm
Public accessThe property is currently closed to the public. The property will remain closed while the City evaluates next steps for long-term management, planning, and potential future community use.
Reclaimed Pikeview Quarry is a historic former mining site located in northwest Colorado Springs, west of Interstate 25 near Centennial Boulevard and Allegheny Drive. The approximately 100-acre property was donated to the City of Colorado Springs by Castle Concrete Company and will be managed by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. Upload File

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 History of Pikeview QuarryMining operations at Pikeview Quarry began in 1903 and continued for more than a century. The quarry provided materials used in projects across Colorado Springs, including construction of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Operations permanently ceased in 2018.Reclamation work was completed between 2022 and 2025 and included stabilizing slopes, improving drainage, placing topsoil, and planting…

Ready to splash? City fountains, pools and spray grounds open Memorial Day weekend
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department is gearing up for summer fun, which includes the opening of several options for swimming and splashing over Memorial Day weekend. From fountains and spray grounds to outdoor pools and lakes, there are numerous ways to make a splash this summer in Colorado Springs. Spray groundsDeerfield Hills Spray Ground, located in southeast Colorado Springs at the Deerfield Hills Community Center, includes more than 50 individual spray nozzles and 16 water spray features. The spray ground opens June 1 and operates 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.The Watering Hole at Venezia Park, located in northeast Colorado Springs at John Venezia Community Park, has more than a dozen water features that are directly adjacent to an award-winning universally accessible playground, plus sports fields, courts and trails. The watering hole opens May 23 and its daily operating hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m.The Splash Pad at Panorama Park is located in southeast Colorado Springs at the award-winning Panorama Park. The park features a universally accessible playground, an event lawn, bike park, youth area with skate features, a…

City Council accepts donation of historic Pikeview Quarry site for future community use
Colorado Springs City Council today approved a resolution authorizing the acceptance of approximately 100 acres of land known as the Pikeview Quarry.The donation by Castle Concrete Company is part of a multi-phase effort that assembled more than 400 acres of former quarry and surrounding land in northwest Colorado Springs. The property will be added to the City’s growing portfolio of parkland and open space assets, with future use to be determined through a public engagement process.“This donation is an investment in the future of Colorado Springs,” said Mayor Yemi Mobolade. “Pikeview Quarry helped build our city, but it also left a visible scar on our landscape. What was once a place of extraction will become a place of restoration; an enduring asset for future generations to come. We are grateful for this partnership and look forward to engaging residents in shaping how this space will best serve our city.”Mining operations at Pikeview Quarry began in 1903 and continued for more than a century, providing materials used in projects across Colorado Springs, including the construction of the U.S. Air Force…

Colorado Springs Airport Celebrates “Flights and Bites” Event, Showcasing New Concessions and Continued ElevateCOS Modernization
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Learn to Skate Spring 2026 registration opens at Sertich Ice Center, offering classes for all ages and skill levels
Registration is now open for Spring 2026 Learn to Skate USA classes at Sertich Ice Center, offering lessons for children and adults of all skill levels, from first-time skaters to advanced participants.  The program provides a structured, nationally recognized curriculum designed to build confidence, coordination, and foundational skating skills in a safe and supportive environment. Classes are available for a wide range of ages, including introductory programs for young children, youth hockey skating, teen instruction, and adult lessons with skaters advancing at their own pace as they master each level.  “The Learn to Skate program is designed to help participants of all ages build skills, confidence, and a lifelong connection to skating,” said Greg Sodbinow, Program Administrator at the Sertich Ice Center & Acacia Park Rink.  Registration is available online at ColoradoSprings.gov/LearnToSkate or in person at Sertich Ice Center, 1705 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Registration ends on April 2.  Learn to Skate USA is endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, US Speed Skating, and Special Olympics, providing participants with a consistent and progressive learning experience. The program focuses on developing agility, balance, coordination, and strength…