Ute
Valley
Park.
A 550-acre urban wildland in Colorado Springs. We are the stewards dedicated to its preservation, maintenance, and community education.
Fall Essentials.
Cooler weather brings busy trails, changing light, and dry vegetation. Here is how you can help keep autumn visits low impact.
- VISITOR PREP
Plan for Earlier Dusk
Evening light drops fast in fall. Start with enough time to finish your route before dark or bring a light.
- TRAIL COURTESY
Yield on Busy Trails
Cooler days bring more walkers, runners, riders, and dogs. Slow down, communicate early, and pass with care.
- HABITAT CARE
Respect Dry Conditions
Grasses and shrubs can be brittle late in the season. Stay on designated trails and avoid disturbing recovering areas.
- PACK IT OUT
Pack Out Everything
Wind can scatter wrappers, bottles, and pet waste bags quickly. Carry out everything you bring in.
Our
Impact.
2025 was a year of hands-on stewardship and a growing community of people who care about Ute Valley Park.
Park Care in 2025
- Volunteers
- 76
- Volunteer Hours
- 331
- Stewardship Days
- 7
Community Reach
- 2,500
- 2,100
- Subscribers
- 600
Latest News.
News and updates from Ute Valley Park.
Friends of Ute Valley Park featured on KOAA News5
KOAA News5 joined Friends of Ute Valley Park for a volunteer work night to highlight FUVP's transition to an independent nonprofit organization.
Rattlesnake Ridge corridor clearing moves forward
Volunteers cleared trail corridor along Rattlesnake Ridge, removed invasive weeds at Vindicator Valley, and collected trash at the trailhead.
Volunteers help remove invasive plants at Ute Valley Park
Volunteers from Orthopedic Rehabilitation Associates joined Friends of Ute Valley Park for invasive plant removal and litter cleanup near the South Rockrimmon Trailhead.
Support Ute Valley Park.
Give through our online donation form to help fund trail stewardship, education, and volunteer work in the park.
- Restore Trails
- Protect Wildlife
- Inspire Community
Leave
No
Trace.
Ute Valley Park is a treasured urban wildland. Please help keep the park safe and clean for all visitors by following Leave No Trace guidance.
Principle 1: Plan Ahead & Prepare
A little preparation goes a long way! Check the forecast, plan your route, and review the park rules before heading out.
Principle 2: Travel on Durable Surfaces
Stay on the trail to protect the landscape around you. Stick to marked paths and respect Natural Preservation Area closures so plants and soil can thrive.
Principle 3: Dispose of Waste Properly
Follow a Pack-In, Pack-Out approach — carry out everything you carry in, including pet waste. This keeps Ute Valley Park looking (and smelling) bea-UTE-iful!
Principle 4: Leave What You Find
Take only photos, leave only footprints! Snap all the pictures you like, but please leave rocks, plants, and other natural treasures for the next visitor to enjoy.
Principle 5: Respect Wildlife
Observe all wildlife from a safe distance and never feed them. Keep dogs on leash to protect wildlife habitat — learn more about our leash guidelines.
Principle 6: Be Considerate of Other Visitors
A friendly hello goes a long way! Yield to other trail users, keep noise levels down, and share the trail so everyone can have a great time in the park.
