Park update for Sep 2026
Ute
Valley
Park.
A 550-acre urban wildland in Colorado Springs. We are the stewards dedicated to its preservation, maintenance, and community education.
Trail System Access
Mountain Views
Active Stewardship
Fall Essentials.
Cooler weather brings busy trails, changing light, and dry vegetation. Here is how you can help keep autumn visits low impact.
01
Plan for Earlier Dusk
Evening light drops fast in fall. Start with enough time to finish your route before dark or bring a light.
02
Yield on Busy Trails
Cooler days bring more walkers, runners, riders, and dogs. Slow down, communicate early, and pass with care.
03
Respect Dry Conditions
Grasses and shrubs can be brittle late in the season. Stay on designated trails and avoid disturbing recovering areas.
04
Pack Out Everything
Wind can scatter wrappers, bottles, and pet waste bags quickly. Carry out everything you bring in.
Our Impact: 2025Our
Our
Impact.
A year of hands-on stewardship and a growing community of people who care about Ute Valley Park.
Park Care
76
Volunteers
331
Volunteer Hours
7
Stewardship Days
Community Reach
2,500
Instagram
2,100
Facebook
600
Subscribers
Latest News.
News and updates from Ute Valley Park.
Aug 16, 2026
Friends of Ute Valley Park featured on KOAA News5
KOAA News5 joined Friends of Ute Valley Park for a volunteer work night to highlight FUVP's transition to an independent nonprofit organization.
Jul 08, 2026
Rattlesnake Ridge corridor clearing moves forward
Volunteers cleared trail corridor along Rattlesnake Ridge, removed invasive weeds at Vindicator Valley, and collected trash at the trailhead.
Jun 27, 2026
Volunteers help remove invasive plants at Ute Valley Park
Volunteers from Orthopedic Rehabilitation Associates joined Friends of Ute Valley Park for invasive plant removal and litter cleanup near the South Rockrimmon Trailhead.
Support Ute Valley Park.
Give through our online donation form to help fund trail stewardship, education, and volunteer work in the park.
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- Protect Wildlife
- Inspire Community
Or
Leave
No
Trace.
Ute Valley Park is a treasured urban wildland. Please help keep the park safe and clean for all visitors by following Leave No Trace guidance.
Certified Partner
01
Plan Ahead & Prepare
A little preparation goes a long way! Check the forecast, plan your route, and review the park rules before heading out.
Principle 01
02
Travel on Durable Surfaces
Stay on the trail to protect the landscape around you. Stick to marked paths and respect Natural Preservation Area closures so plants and soil can thrive.
Principle 02
03
Dispose of Waste Properly
Follow a Pack-In, Pack-Out approach — carry out everything you carry in, including pet waste. This keeps Ute Valley Park looking (and smelling) bea-UTE-iful!
Principle 03
04
Leave What You Find
Take only photos, leave only footprints! Snap all the pictures you like, but please leave rocks, plants, and other natural treasures for the next visitor to enjoy.
Principle 04
05
Respect Wildlife
Observe all wildlife from a safe distance and never feed them. Keep dogs on leash to protect wildlife habitat — learn more about our leash guidelines.
Principle 05
06
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
A friendly hello goes a long way! Yield to other trail users, keep noise levels down, and share the trail so everyone can have a great time in the park.
Principle 06