Action Alert: Help Shape the Future of Our Parks
The City of Colorado Springs is currently updating its Parks Master Plan, and they need to hear from the people who know the dirt best: you. We are asking the MedWheel community to take two quick but powerful actions to advocate for our trails and the volunteers who sustain them.
1. Speak Up for the Trails You Love (Deadline: Feb 13)
The City’s Parks Master Plan will dictate how our outdoor spaces are managed, funded, and protected for the next decade. This is our chance to ensure that sustainable mountain bike trails and outdoor access remain a priority.
- The Action: Participate in the public engagement process through the visioning survey, open until Friday Feb 13 . Share your vision for a trail system that prioritizes connectivity, restoration, and inspiring experiences.
- The Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COSParkSystemMasterPlan
2. Empower Our Volunteers (Deadline: Jan 30)
If you have picked up a pulaski or a shovel with MedWheel or any volunteer group in the past year, the City wants your feedback! This is a critical moment to advocate for more “Trail Love.”
- The Action: Complete the City’s Volunteer Feedback Survey by January 30.
- The Message: When asked about your experience or how the program could improve, we encourage you to share that:
- You are eager to do more trail work coordinated by MedWheel and our partners.
- You urge City staff to empower MedWheel and other established volunteer organizations to lead trail maintenance on City property.
- The Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8Ev3kJOlEkyVkfuO9Lpq0UpOXVeb4kpNk9O24CeP7W9UOVhPUTgxQjhRMUVJUkhMWldDWlpJUjRJQi4u&route=shorturl
Why This Matters
By giving trained volunteers more ability to lead trail work, we can respond faster to trail needs, reduce maintenance backlogs, and put your passion to work more effectively. Your voice helps the City understand that our community is ready, willing, and professional enough to care for the lands we love.
THANK YOU for speaking up for the trails that you love.
