City Council invites community engagement: Volunteer for Colorado Springs Boards, Commissions and Committees

Colorado Springs City Council is calling upon passionate individuals to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our vibrant city. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to serve on various Boards, Commissions, and Committees, essential to our community's growth and development.

Opportunities to Volunteer

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Board acts as an advisory board to City Council regarding parks and recreation resources within the City. The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Advisory Board holds a public meeting monthly to review matters pertaining to the planning, development, improvement, beautification, equipping and maintenance of the public parks, playgrounds, programs, urban forest, recreation facilities and resources including golf courses and cemeteries.

• Meeting Time - 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:30 a.m.
• Vacancy - One (1) Alternate Member

Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Working Committee

The TOPS Working Committee was formed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to manage the revenue and expenditures for the TOPS fund. The TOPS fund was established by a vote of the people in 1997 to encourage, foster and promote public-private partnerships in the preservation of open space lands, trails and parks.

• Meeting Time - 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:30 a.m.
• Vacancy - One (1) Alternate Member

Application Details

Apply by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Online submissions are accepted at ColoradoSprings.gov/boards. Alternatively, email applications and resumes to Blongshia Lindsay at [email protected] or mail them to: City Council, Attention: Blongshia Lindsay, 107 N Nevada Suite #300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. All applicants must reside within the City of Colorado Springs unless otherwise noted. Visit ColoradoSprings.gov/boards for more information.