2025 Partners in the Park
El Paso County Parks recognized the support of its 2025 Partners in the Park during the Park Advisory Board meeting held on February 11, 2026.
Established in 2009, the Partners in the Park program provides dedicated financial support for individual County parks, trails, open spaces, event centers, and nature centers. Since its inception, the program has generated approximately $640,000 to enhance amenities, preserve natural resources, improve visitor experiences, and support the long-term sustainability of sites across the park system.
“Our partners play a vital role in sustaining and strengthening our park system,” said Todd Marts, Executive Director of El Paso County Parks. “Their investment directly supports the care of our outdoor spaces and facilities, ensuring these places remain welcoming, well-maintained, and accessible for our community today and for generations to come.”
2025 Partners in the Park
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- Adventures Out West: Rainbow Falls
- Bob & Elly Hostetler: Fox Run Regional Park
- Buffalo Gals: Bear Creek Nature Center
- El Pomar Foundation: Paint Mines Interpretive Park
- Farmers State Bank: Fair & Events Center
- Gold Hill Mesa: Bear Creek Nature Center
- Heuberger Subaru: Fox Run Dog Park
- Heuberger Subaru: Bear Creek Dog Park
- NextEra Energy Resources: Paint Mines Interpretive Park
- Olson Plumbing & Heating: Fountain Creek Nature Center
- SCHEELS Colorado Springs: Pineries Open Space
- Tender Care Veterinary Center: Falcon Dog Park
- The Scott Lauther Foundation: Bear Creek Nature Center
- Colorado Springs Toyota Dealers:
Bear Creek Regional Park East
Bear Creek Regional Park West
Black Forest Regional Park
Fountain Creek Regional Park
Homestead Ranch Regional Park
Widefield Community Park
Through their continued partnership, El Paso County Parks has completed key upgrades, strengthened stewardship initiatives, and advanced sustainability efforts throughout the system, helping ensure these valued community assets remain vibrant and accessible.
If you or your company would be interested in supporting the ongoing operations and maintenance of a favorite park, trail, open space, or nature center or just want to learn more about the Partners in the Park program, please contact Dana Nordstrom at (719) 499-1335 or dananordstrom@elpasoco.com.
Corporate and community partnerships are important to help us initiate new funds for the daily operations and maintenance of our parks and trails. These partnerships are also important in helping supplement the budget, but we also hope to build your trust that El Paso County has a Parks system worthy of your support.
We ask that you would please consider participating by selecting a park that reflects your location, needs, or values, as well as those of our County Park system.
All donations that El Paso County Parks receives will go toward preserving open space, providing new amenities or ensuring ongoing support for a specific park within El Paso County.
We look forward to forming a great partnership with you.
With your help, we can make our parks and trails the best in the county!
What do you receive when you become a partner:
- We will place a sign at the park for each year you are a partner.
- You will receive one complimentary pavilion rental at a park of your choosing.
- A listing on the El Paso County Parks website.
- A plaque acknowledging your generosity to be proudly displayed at your company.
- You will receive a public thank you at a Parks Advisory Board meeting.
- A tax deduction. (Please consult with your tax advisor.)
Your annual $5,000 gift to El Paso County will provide the funds to help keep our parks clean, safe and fun!
We appreciate your contribution and your support of El Paso County Parks
These are some of our current Partners in the Park signs, if you are interested in our Partners Program please click on the Parks In Need of a Partner tab to see what parks are available.
Dana Nordstrom, Community Outreach Coordinator
El Paso County Community Services Department
2002 Creek Crossing
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Phone: 719-520-6983
dananordstrom@elpasoco.com