Jul 08, 2026
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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.
Friends of Ute Valley Park Is Now an Independent Nonprofit
Friends of Ute Valley Park is now an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, opening new doors for how we support and care for Ute Valley Park.
Travel on trails to protect Ponderosa pine roots
Ute Valley Park's Ponderosa pines are leaning on fragile shallow roots and living soil crusts during an extremely dry spring.
Spring arrives with new growth and new FUVP leadership
As Ute Valley Park wakes up for spring, FUVP thanks Molly Murrow, welcomes Jake Nixon as Historian, and invites volunteers to sign up for upcoming work days.
A fresh look for fuvp.org
The Friends of Ute Valley Park website got a fresh coat of paint. Here's what changed and why.
4th Annual 3 Days 3 Parks Volunteer Event
We're excited to invite you to participate in the 4th Annual 3 Days, 3 Parks Volunteer Event
Earth Day Weekend "3 Parks 3 Days" Event & Friends of Ute Valley Committee Applications Now Open!
We are excited to announce that Friends of Ute Valley will be participating in the Earth Day Weekend "3 Parks 3 Days" service event
Spring into Action: Ute Valley Park Updates and Events
Upcoming announcements for the 2024 volunteer season
Friends of Ute Valley Park Year End Review
As 2023 winds down it is typical to review our accomplishments during the year as well as noting those items that may still be on a To Do List.
New Wayfinding Package Installed at Ute Valley Park
The wayfinding package was purchased in part by community donations from park users and supporters who wanted to improve the park’s accessibility and safety.
Upcoming Volunteer events in Ute Valley Park and Vote Yes on TOPS Renewal!
Borrowing a line from a Simon & Garfunkel song – “Look around, Leaves are brown, And the sky is a hazy shade of winter – yep we know winter is still upon us. The only recent givens we seem to have are a lot of discussion about 10 cents a bag in stores and it snows every Wednesday.
2022 Volunteer Update
This year the FUVP was able to report that we recorded 201 individual volunteer sessions over the workday season.
Why Does Ute Valley Park Have The Trails It Does?
What goes into making a trail? And Who Decides?!
Why building illegal trails and using undesignated trails is so damaging to our open spaces
The open spaces in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region are vast with hundreds of miles of trails.
Big changes afoot at the Ute Valley Park Vindicator Trailhead
In late July, City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services employees began construction on the long-awaited Ute Valley Park (“UVP”) Trail.
Embracing change
The word of the day is change. Not the nickels, dimes and quarters rolling around in your car’s console kind of change. Nope. This use of the word would be the embrace change kind of change.
Proposed Development: Quiet Time at Ute
A potential development project near Ute Valley Park
Construction on Ute Valley Park Regional Trail
Construction begins on the Ute Valley Regional Trail on Friday, July 9th
A city of good, friendly and helpful people
During my recent deplaning effort on one of their flights, I overheard a man and women talking. She explained she was visiting Colorado Springs for a wedding, and it was her first trip here.
City of Colorado Springs E-Bike pilot postponed
The city has postponed the electrical assisted bicycle (e-bike) pilot program until further notice.
Changes afoot at Ute Valley Park
As we go through our life, we come to realize that change is and will always be a constant. A lot of the change we experience is expected and accepted. Much of the change we can control, but there is a lot we cannot.
Scheduled Trail Maintenance For 2021
As we get closer to the warmer months, the city has scheduled several tentative projects to improve Ute Valley Park. As of now, we are still limited to 9 volunteers and 1 crew leader per group.
New Website
2021 brings a new website for Friends of Ute Valley Park
Much to be thankful for in 2020 in Ute Valley Park
It this time last year so many verbal greetings I had extended and all the holiday cards I sent all included the traditional “Happy New Year” wish to family and friends alike. Who knew?
2020 Accomplishments
2020 was a great year with a long list of accomplishments for Ute Valley Park. It took many organizations and individuals to make it all happen.
Ute Valley Park Volunteers Featured in Woodmen Edition
A group of 15 volunteers stands behind a trailer filled with shovels, polaskis and trail-building tools at Ute Valley Park.