Fountain Creek Regional Park

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Venue Overview

Fountain Creek Regional Park is a 460 acre linear park that follows Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and Fountain, operated by El Paso County Parks. It pairs a busy active use area at Duckwood, with multi-purpose fields, picnic shelters and a playground, with quiet ponds, marshes and riparian groves around the Fountain Creek Nature Center. The Fountain Creek Regional Trail runs the length of the park, giving runners, cyclists and horseback riders a long creekside route. Trail races, fishing outings and birding walks all fit here.

About Fountain Creek Regional Park

• Managed by El Paso County Parks and Recreation.
• About 460 acres along Fountain Creek, south of Colorado Springs.
• Duckwood active play area: a 12 acre site with multi-purpose fields, picnic shelters and a playground.
• Duckwood picnic and playground loop of 0.8 miles.
• Willow Springs Ponds, stocked regularly for fishing.
• Fountain Creek Nature Center, focused on Fountain Creek, its watershed and riparian ecology.
• Cattail Marsh Wildlife Area and a 0.7 mile nature trail loop around the nature center pond.
• Hanson Nature Park, a dog park, a community garden and a basketball court.

Trails and Fields in Fountain

The Fountain Creek Regional Trail starts at the El Pomar Youth Sports Complex in Colorado Springs and runs south along the creek, through the nature center area and into the park, with trailheads at El Pomar, the Duckwood active use area and the nature center. Inside the park, paved and natural surface paths link the ponds, woods and picnic areas, and the park is open to hiking, cycling, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Events Held Here

• Running: Pikes Peak Road Runners hold a race of their Winter Series here, with a short course of about 5.7 miles and a long course of about 12 miles on mixed terrain.
• Trail running and walking: runs and group walks along the Fountain Creek Regional Trail.
• Field sports: games and practices on the Duckwood multi-purpose fields.
• Fishing: angling at the stocked Willow Springs Ponds.
• Nature and conservation: bird counts, guided programs and Creek Week cleanups at the Fountain Creek Nature Center.

Upcoming events at this venue are listed below.

Lessons, Coaching & Programs

The Fountain Creek Nature Center offers public programs, a Children’s Nature Series, nature camps, school field trips, scout programs and volunteer opportunities, plus a self guided audio tour along the trails. For sports programs, check El Paso County Parks and local clubs that use the park.

Food, Drink & Amenities

• Picnic tables, picnic shelters and pavilions.
• Restrooms open year round, with accessible restrooms, parking and playground.
• Drinking fountains and bike racks.
• Nature center with a program room available to rent.

Private Events & Groups

Picnic shelters and pavilions can be reserved through El Paso County’s facility reservations page during the spring to fall reservation season. The Fountain Creek Nature Center rents its program room, which has AV equipment and a kitchenette, for meetings, birthday parties and group gatherings.

Access

The park sits just off Highway 85 south of Security, reached from I-25 by way of Highway 16. Several parking areas serve the Duckwood active use area, the ponds, the nature center and trailheads, including accessible spaces. The park follows El Paso County regional park hours, and the nature center keeps its own daytime schedule. Dogs must be leashed, and dogs, bicycles, horses and fishing are not allowed on the nature center trail, though they are permitted in other parts of the park.

Contact & Links

For park details, maps and reservations, visit the El Paso County Fountain Creek Regional Park page.

Questions About Fountain Creek Regional Park

Where is Fountain Creek Regional Park?

The park follows Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and Fountain in El Paso County, just off Highway 85 in the 80817 area.

How big is Fountain Creek Regional Park?

It is a linear park of about 460 acres along Fountain Creek.

Can I run or bike at Fountain Creek Regional Park?

Yes. The Fountain Creek Regional Trail runs through the park, and the park is open to hiking, running, cycling, mountain biking and horseback riding.

What races are held at Fountain Creek Regional Park?

Pikes Peak Road Runners hold a Winter Series race here, with a short course of about 5.7 miles and a long course of about 12 miles on mixed terrain.

Can I fish at Fountain Creek Regional Park?

Yes. The Willow Springs Ponds are stocked regularly and open to fishing, though fishing is not allowed on the nature center trail.

Are dogs allowed at Fountain Creek Regional Park?

Yes, on a leash, and the park has a dog park. Dogs are not allowed on the nature center trail.

How do I list my event?

Listing is free on Colorado Under Par at coloradounderpar.com/submit-event/, and it takes less than five minutes.

Planning Your Event Here

The Duckwood active use area works well as a start and finish, with open fields for staging, picnic shelters for check in, a playground for families and restrooms that stay open year round. From there, courses can follow the Fountain Creek Regional Trail north or south and mix paved and natural surfaces. Keep runners off the nature center trail, where bikes, dogs and horses are also restricted, and plan for trail traffic from walkers, cyclists and riders. In winter, expect mud, snow or ice on shaded natural surface sections. Contact the venue for current pricing and availability.

Hosting an Event at Fountain Creek Regional Park? List It on Colorado Under Par

Organizing a winter trail race, a charity 5K, a cross country meet, a fishing derby or a group bike ride at Fountain Creek Regional Park? List your event for free on Colorado Under Par. It takes less than five minutes at coloradounderpar.com/submit-event/.