COVID-19 Response

Update! As of Friday, Nov. 27, the following changes will be implemented while El Paso County is in Level Red on the state’s dial framework.

• Pioneers Museum closed
• Pavilion rentals closed
• Community Centers closed for rentals; they will continue serving as e-learning sites and provide outdoor food distribution services as scheduled
• Therapeutic Recreation Program offering virtual programming only
• Sertich Ice Center operating public skating for 10 people or less per room; same applies for private lessons
• Outdoor sport facilities only renting to groups with less than 10
• Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain open; gift shops operating at 50% capacity with takeout food only
• Patty Jewett Bar & Grill offering outdoor dining on patio and takeout; tee time reservations and payment available online
• Valley Hi Grill & Pub offering takeout and delivery; tee time reservations and payment available online
• Permits for outdoor guided services and entertainment continue to allow for a maximum of 10 people per group
• Permits for outdoor special events (like Skate in the Park at Acacia Park) continue to allow a maximum of 75 people. Individuals are asked to attend only with members of their own household and maintain 6 feet of distancing between groups.

Parks, trails, open spaces, outdoor playgrounds and sport courts remain open for use. Interaction in these areas should be limited to those within your household and 6 feet of physical distancing should be maintained between groups. For the current status of various facilities, programs and services, please visit the respective web pages.

Additional reminders:

• Do not use parks, trails and open spaces if you are exhibiting symptoms. If you or your children are experiencing symptoms, it’s important to stay home when sick.
• Follow the CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to, during and after use of parks or trails. Bring hand sanitizer with you to clean your hands if soap and water are not available.
• Maintain a physical distance of 6 feet from members of other households at all times. In many cases, especially on trails, this may mean creating a single-file line. If this is not possible, find an alternate location or depart that space.
• Wear a face covering when possible.
• While on trails, warn other users of your presence before you pass, and step aside to let others pass. Signal your presence with your voice, bell or horn.