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Make memories this fall across our park system

Fall is a season to get outside, spend time together and experience something new. From historic harvest traditions and fossil discoveries to motorless recreation, glow pickleball and Halloween celebrations, the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Department is offering more than a dozen ways to enjoy the season. 

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State of the City 2026

Mayor Yemi Mobolade delivered his annual State of the City address on Friday, October 16 at an event hosted by the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation and presented by Underline.

In his address, Mayor Yemi highlighted the "Colorado Springs Advantage" as a model for Colorado's future, connecting the City's competitive edge to progress on affordability, business-friendliness, public safety and infrastructure.

Fellows from the Mayor's Civic Leader Fellowship

Applications open for the Mayor's Fellowship

Mayor Yemi Mobolade is inviting Colorado Springs residents interested in civic leadership to apply for the 2027 Mayor’s Fellowship, a program designed to give emerging leaders firsthand experience with how their city government operates. Applications are open Oct. 1 through Oct. 31.

Behind the Springs podcast host Jen Schreuder with her Safe Streets COS episode guests.

Behind the Springs Podcast: Safe Streets COS

We’re getting back to the basics in order to improve traffic safety in our city. Hear about the importance of a new campaign from a lieutenant at our police department who knows all too well about the consequences of dangerous driving … and hear from a teen trying to encourage safe driving from the start. We can all use use reminders about how to improve our behavior behind the wheel!

Colorado Springs is the #1 most desirable and #3 best place 
to live in the United States. - U.S. News and World Report

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Colorado Springs will be a safe, economically prosperous, culturally rich, 
welcoming, and vibrant world-class American City on a hill that shines brightly.