Widefield Park & Recreation Pool Closed on Saturday July 21
The Widefield Park & Recreation Pool will be closed on Saturday July 21st. Sorry for the inconvenience. Widefield Swimming Pool
Widefield Parks & Recreation is Getting a New Roof
The Widefield School District 3 Parks & Recreation Building is getting a new roof. During the main building closure the pool and fitness room will remain open. The office and indoor classes (youth dance, art camps, evening yoga) will be temporarily relocated to French Elementary – 5225 Alturas Drive, CO 80911. The Security Public Library will also be…
4th of July Pancake Breakfast in Security
The Security Fire Department will be holding its annual 4th of July Street Breakfast from 6 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday, July 4th, at Fire Station 1 located at 400 Security Blvd. There will be music, entertainment and displays for the whole family. Date: July 4, 2018 Time: 6 AM to 11 AM Location:…
Fort Carson Freedom Fest
Fort Carson’s Freedom Fest has been extended to a 3-day festival this year! Fort Carson Freedom Fest is from June 29 to July 1 at Fort Carson Iron Horse Park. Doors open for festival activities each day at 3 p.m. and close at 11:30 p.m. Fireworks will be on July 1, 2018 and will begin at…
Missing Adult- Public Assistance Requested
Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Springs Police Department is attempting to locate 60-year-old Dean C. Wilfong,who has not been heard from since he last went mountain biking in Palmer Park earlier this morning. CSPD received a 911 call from a telephone linked to Mr. Wilfong just after 9:30AM, and there are concerns he is…
Movies in the Park
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars. Fun for the whole family and best of all, it’s FREE! Pre-movie activities & food vendors begin at 7pm. Movies begin at dusk – approximately 8:30pm. June 22 – Moana We are excited to partner with the SAA Pool and the Security Fire…
Widefield Class of 1978 Reunion
The Widefield High School Class of 1978 will be holding their 40 year class reunion on August 17 and 18, 2018. To receive information, please register at https://www.whs1978reunion.com. Also if you have kept in contact with any other classmates, please either contact us with their information or pass our information on to them so they…
Help Keep Young Wildlife Wild
Denver – With spring appearing in every corner of Colorado, residents and visitors will soon see an abundance of new life, including young wildlife. Many birds and mammals give birth this time of year, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises that if you see young wildlife to leave them alone. Now through June, newborn wildlife…
Please Help Find Roxie Missing Dog
Roxie has been missing for several days and her owner needs your help finding her. Roxie was last seen on the 2000 Block of Fountain Mesa Rd with an elderly woman driving a white car. Please call us at (360) 250-6514 if you find Roxie or have information. UPDATE: Roxie has been found. Thanks for all…
Windmill Mesa Park Renovations
The Widefield Parks and Recreation Center will be making renovations to Windmill Mesa Park. Work on the project has begun and will hopefully be finished for summer 2018. Renovations include an extended parking lot, four pickle-ball courts, a basketball slab, connectivity of the walking path, additional picnic tables, benches and more! View Windmill Mesa Park…
YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL DAY AT COORS FIELD June 10
Join us on Sunday, June 10 as the Colorado Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Widefield Parks and Recreation center has received discounted tickets for the upper level (only $14 per seat!) and want to pass along the savings to you! Also, since it is a youth day, the kids will get to be…
Movies in the Park at Pi-Ute Park
FREE Movies at Pi-Ute Park on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of June & July brought to you by Widefield Parks and Recreation! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Pi-Ute Park to enjoy these family friendly movies under the stars! Movies will start at dusk (approximately 8:30pm). Fun for the whole family! Along with the…
Thunder in The Valley Car Show
Fountain, CO – This years Thunder in the Valley Cruise and Car Show will be on July 13th and 14th, 2018. Friday Night Cruise will be on July 13, 2018 starting at Metcalfe Park. Show and Shine starts at 4:00 pm and the Cruise begins at 5:00 pm. There will be Food, Music and Fun!…
COMMUNITY YARD SALE IN WIDEFIELD
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Spots in the parking lot by Field 1 at Widefield Parks and Recreation will be available for rent or you can choose to have your house address listed as a yard sale site. It’ll be a morning of selling and shopping for the entire community. Yard sale locations…
Splashpad in Fountain is Now Open
The splash pad at Aga Park in Fountain, Colorado is now open. The waterpark is located at El Paso Street and Alabama Avenue in Fountain, and it opens May 28th through Labor Day weekend. The water park is open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM. Admission to the Fountain Splashpad is Free. Bring your…
Free Youth Fishing Derby!
Fountain, CO – Get outside and learn to fish at Willow Springs Ponds! This is a free fishing derby for children ages 5 to 15. Enjoy fishing demonstrations, fun prizes, and a hot dog lunch with Commissioner Gonzalez on the grill! Bring your own rod, reel, tackle, and bait. Sponsored by El Paso County Parks,…
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