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Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Fall 2024
  • Phase I begins
Winter 2024
  • Phase II begins
Early 2025
  • Phase III begins
Spring 2025
  • Phase IV begins

Please note: Garden of the Gods Park is undergoing a waterline installation project that will enhance fire safety and accessibility within the park. Garden of the Gods Park will be open throughout construction. Please follow all signage and detours in place and use caution around work sites. We thank you for your patience as we work to enhance and improve our National Natural Landmark. Learn more by visiting ColoradoSprings.gov/GOGWaterlineProject.

Overview

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, in collaboration with Colorado Springs Utilities, the Colorado Springs Fire Department and the Office of Accessibility is installing a waterline and fire hydrants in Garden of the Gods Park. This project will upgrade and enhance the park’s water supply infrastructure, increasing water pressure to ensure a sustainable and reliable source for fire hydrants and restroom facilities within the park. The project involves the installation of a modernized waterline network and hydrants that will increase the Park’s water supply capacity and distribution efficiency. During this project, improvements will also be made to increase the accessibility into the Central Garden with more ADA compliant hard surface trails and the creation of a fully accessible parking lot.  

Please note the following anticipated updates and timelines regarding park facilities and access: 

Timelines

Monday, Oct. 28 through Spring 2025

Central Garden Trail is closed from Gateway Road to Parking Lot 4 is now closed. All climbing routes located on the west side of North Gateway Rock accessed via climbing gates 8 & 9 are closed until the Central Garden Trail is fully reopened. Please visit Rock Climbing at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs (gardenofgods.com) or call 719-634-6666 for a list of alternative routes.

Shuttle Information

Free shuttles are available from Parking Lot 1 into Garden of the Gods Park Friday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No reservations are required. Pick up is located at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, Parking Lot 1 or Parking Lot 2. Shuttles run in approximately 30 minute increments. 

Restroom Access

The restrooms in Parking Lot 2 are closed through November. During this time, portable restrooms are available for visitors.

Parking Lot and Trail Closures

Parking Lot 4 is now closed and expected to remain closed until spring 2025. However, Parking Lot 1 will remain available for visitors throughout the duration of the construction project with access into Garden of the Gods Park via the Gateway Trail.  Additional ADA spots have been added to Parking Lot 2. 

View the interactive map for closures and alternative routes.