One of Mayor Bach’s key objectives is to build community and encourage citizen involvement to make Colorado Springs the best city in the country! As part of his Spirit of the Springs initiative, the Mayor invites volunteers to join him in taking an active role in cleaning up community parks and trails.

“We know citizens love their city. It’s part of what makes Colorado Springs great – it’s part of the Spirit of the Springs. But sometimes we don’t know how to give back. We hope these park cleanups will provide an organized way to make a difference,” said Donna Nelson, event organizer from the City’s Office of Economic Vitality and Innovation. 

When are the Park Cleanups Held
The third Saturday of every month. Please contact Donna Nelson at dznelson@springsgov.com to add your park to the cleanup list.

What should I bring? Water, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and your Spirit! Also, please complete the Volunteer Park Clean Up Release Form and bring it with you the day of the event.

SCHEDULE FOR NEXT CLEANUP

When: June 16, 2012  - 9am – Noon – volunteers should arrive at 8:45am.  

Where: Bear Creek  Regional Park - Bear Creek Park Terrace at 21st Street and Argus Road, 80906.   

Drive in to the first parking lot to your right.  We will be cleaning up plant beds and adding rock.  We will also do some much needed pruning, staining and raking up pine needles.

Directions:

• Coming from the north on I-25 – exit Cimarron/Manitou and head West/right. Turn left on 21st street and right on Argus.

• Coming from the south on I-25 – exit Cimarron/Manitou and head West/left.  Turn left on 21st street and right on Argus.