Help shape the future of Fishers Canyon Open Space at an open house Wednesday

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) invites the public to an open house to discuss the master and management plan for Fishers Canyon Open Space on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School.

The meeting will include a brief presentation and the introduction of the draft master and management plan. The public will have the opportunity to share their thoughts, ask questions and collaborate with meeting attendees, PRCS project managers and the planning team following the presentation.

"We would like to thank the community for their participation in the planning process as your input has been instrumental in shaping the draft plan," said David Deitemeyer, senior program administrator for Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS). "We look forward to the discussions at the open house as we finalize the plan that balances recreational opportunities with cultural and natural resource protection in this incredible open space."

Located in the southwest foothills of Colorado Springs, Fishers Canyon Open Space borders Cheyenne Mountain State Park to the south, the Broadmoor Bluffs neighborhood to the east and the Pike National Forest to the west. Currently there are no designated trails or official public access to Fishers Canyon Open Space. The property will remain closed to the public until a trail system, trailhead and management plan are established.

The public process aims to create the Fishers Canyon Open Space Master and Management Plan, a guiding document to establish sustainable recreational opportunities along with appropriate management of the cultural and natural resources within the property.

For more information about the master plan process, including project maps and meeting materials, visit ColoradoSprings.gov/FishersCanyon.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the City of Colorado Springs will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities, and those with Limited English Proficiency. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid, language services, or reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should make the request as soon as possible [email protected]or calling the Communications Office at 719-385-5447. Dial 711 or 800-659-3656 for Relay Colorado.