Donations
Every gift makes a lasting difference.
Your generosity helps preserve, enhance, and protect the parks, trails, open spaces, nature centers, and recreation facilities that make El Paso County a special place to live, work, and play. Whether you are celebrating a milestone, honoring a loved one, recognizing a special achievement, or simply giving back to a favorite outdoor space, your donation creates a meaningful legacy that benefits the entire community.
Every contribution—large or small—helps ensure these treasured places remain beautiful, accessible, and enjoyable for generations to come.
Ways to Give
The Trust for County Parks provides individuals, businesses, foundations, and organizations with the opportunity to direct charitable gifts to the park, trail, open space, nature center, or recreation facility that is most meaningful to them.
We welcome a variety of charitable gifts, including:
- Cash donations
- Planned gifts
- Bequests
- Charitable remainder trusts
- Retirement plan distributions
- Life insurance gifts
Every donation is designated to the specific County park, trail, open space, or facility you choose.
How to Donate
Donate by Mail
Please make checks payable to:
Trust for County Parks
Be sure to include the name of the park, trail, open space, nature center, or facility you wish to support in the memo line.
Mail to:
El Paso County Parks
2002 Creek Crossing Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Donate Online
You may also donate online using the PayPal link below.
When making your online gift, please include the name of the park, program or facility you wish to support, along with any memorial or tribute information, in the “Special Instructions” section during checkout.
Larger Giving Opportunities
If you are interested in making a major gift, creating a lasting legacy, or discussing customized giving opportunities, we would be pleased to work with you.
Please contact:
Dana Nordstrom
Community Outreach Specialist
📧 dananordstrom@elpasoco.com
📞 (719) 499-1335
Trust for County Parks
The Trust for County Parks was established to give community members the opportunity to invest directly in the future of El Paso County Parks. Every charitable contribution is restricted to the designated park, trail, open space, nature center, or recreation facility selected by the donor, ensuring your gift supports the place that matters most to you.
For donation receipts and tax purposes:
Tax ID / EIN: 84-6000764
To learn more about El Paso County Parks, visit www.elpasocountyparks.com.
Thank You
Thank you for investing in the future of El Paso County Parks.
Your generosity helps protect natural resources, enhance recreational opportunities, preserve cherished outdoor spaces, and create places where families and friends can connect with nature for generations to come. We are deeply grateful for your support and honored to partner with you in caring for the parks and open spaces that make our community exceptional.
If you would like additional information or wish to receive future Parks communications, please contact us at Parks@elpasoco.com.