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Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Headquarters, Mail Code 1200
1401 Recreation Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80905-1975
Phone: (719) 385-5940
Fax: (719) 385-6599
Email: spark@SpringsGov.c. . .
Hours: 8 am - 12 Noon, Monday through Friday




City of Colorado Springs / Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services / Cultural Services / North Cheyenne Canon Visitor Centers

Visitor Centers in North Cheyenne Canon Park

Starsmore Discovery Center
Cherished as a local landmark for many years, this stone building was originally the home of the Starsmore family. It was purchased by the City of Colorado Springs and moved to its present location in 1992. It serves as an introduction to Cheyenne Cañon and its beautiful waterfalls, rock formations, wildflowers and wildlife.

Here you will discover activities for guests of all ages. Begin your exploration of the park at Starsmore Discovery Center, where you will find:

  • Free Cañon Maps
  • Regional Information
  • Bird-watching Window
  • Fascinating Dioramas and hands-on Nature Exhibits
  • Books, videos, and hummingbird feeders for sale
  • Programs: Guided hikes, children’s nature programs, Golden Prospects, Birthday Parties, Tipi Raising & Ute Heritage Workshop, Junior Ranger Program, Cheyenne Cañon Camp and more! .

Starsmore Discovery Center is located at the main entrance to the park at 2120 South Cheyenne Cañon Road. For more information please call (719) 385-6086 or email Starsmore!

Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center
This visitor center is nestled at the foot of Helen Hunt Falls in North Cheyenne Cañon Park. It offers an introduction to the natural features visitors will find in the area. Visitors can experience the area through interpretive exhibits, scheduled hikes and walks, and by talking with the informative staff and volunteers on site. The gift shop features Colorado scenic guides and history books, maps, nature books, videos, gift items and drinks.

Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center is located at 3440 N. Cheyenne Cañon Road. For more information, please call (719) 633-5701 during the summer or (719) 385-6086 during the school year.

 

Views of North Cheyenne Canon

2013 HOURS OF OPERATION
SPRING AND FALL
at Starsmore Discovery Center
April 2 - May 22; Sept. 3 - Oct. 26
Tues.-Sat.: 9 am to 3 pm

SUMMER
May 25 - September 2
at Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center and Starsmore Discovery Center
Open Daily: 9 am to 5 pm

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2013 PROGRAMS, EVENTS, & ACTIVITIES
Call (719) 385-6086 for details.

Special Events:
20th Annual Hummingbird Festival: May 11
Cheyenne Cañon Summer Camp: June 17 - 21
Summer Camp Registration Form
Canvases in the Cañon: Aug. 24
Halloween Costume Carnival: Oct. 26
Canya Cañon Family Hike & Trail Race: Nov. 3

Cañon Maintenance:
Trails Spruce-Up Days: May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug.17
Cañon Clean-Up Day/National Public Lands Day/No Child Left Inside Day: Sept. 28

Plus Volunteer Training and Enrichment Events scheduled throughout the year.

Events are sponsored by the Friends of Cheyenne Cañon and the City of Colorado Springs, Parks Recreation and Cultural Services.