Search EPCTV Phone Mail Facebook Twitter Youtube AppLaunch Instructions Awards and Recognition Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Events Community Corrections Wait List Community Services Community Services Boards and Commisions Community Services Department Employee Recognition Awards Community Services Management Team El Paso County Parks 50th Anniversary El Paso County / Community Services / Parks and Recreation / El Paso County Parks 50th Anniversary EL PASO COUNTY PARKS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS El Paso County Parks began as an answer to a community need to provide increased access to outdoor recreation opportunities and open spaces for citizens of all ages and backgrounds throughout the County. Over the past fifty years, the County Park system has grown to 8,000 acres of parks and open space, 130 miles of trails, two award winning nature centers, and a wide variety of education and recreation programs and facilities. “As we bring in the new year, we are very excited to celebrate the history and stewardship of County Parks. We recognize the value each park brings to our citizens and how they connect our community together,” said Tim Wolken, El Paso County Community Services Executive Director. “The park system has become an integral part of our County and we are very pleased that our citizens consider our parks, trails, open space, facilities and programs as a sense of pride for our County.” El Paso County has planned many events and initiatives throughout 2021 to celebrate the history and future of the County Park system. 1971 Club 50K for 50 Years Hiking Series 50th Anniversary Treasure Hunts Happy Trails Event Donate Like it’s 1971! Join our 1971 Club by Clicking Below. The El Paso County Commissioners approved the El Paso County Parks 50th Anniversary Proclamation on May 4, 2021. We are turning 50! Here are 50 great things to do in our parks this year. Can you do all 50? Take a picture and don’t forget to tag us. @epcparks #EPCParks50Years Click the picture to download the 50 Things Do in El Paso County Parks! 50 years with El Paso County Parks BASICS HOME ADA CONTACT US GENERAL DISCLAIMER REPORT A WEBSITE PROBLEM SERVICES COUNTY CAREERS/JOBS COUNTY NEWS POPULAR SERVICES VOLUNTEER WATCH LIVE MEETINGS HELP & INFO ABOUT US DEPARTMENT LIST ELECTED OFFICIALS TRANSLATE PHOTOGRAPHS OTHER STRATEGIC PLAN, MISSION & VALUES HOME OWNERS BUSINESSES VISITORS OPEN GOVERNMENT SOCIAL, CONTACT & SEARCH EPC TV Phone Mail Facebook Twitter Youtube © EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO 2021, All Rights Reserved.