Due to the waterline installation project, Garden of the Gods Park will implement temporary traffic changes from Monday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 22.
During this period, access to Juniper Way Loop from Gateway Road will be restricted to ensure the safety of both park visitors and construction crews. Gateway Road will be closed for entry into the park. Drivers will only be able to exit the park via Gateway Road.
Garden of the Gods Park will remain open to the public, and visitors are encouraged to explore alternate routes during this time.
This project, a collaboration between Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Colorado Springs Utilities, the Colorado Springs Fire Department and the Office of Accessibility, aims to improve the water infrastructure as well as enhance safety and accessibility in Garden of the Gods Park.
Please note the following updates and timelines regarding park facilities and access:
Monday through Friday, Nov. 18-22
- In bound lane to Gateway Road will be closed to all traffic (vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians)
- Juniper Way Loop between the intersection of Gateway Rd. to Parking Lot 6 will be closed
- Pedestrians will be allowed to enter the park via Gateway Trail to Bretag Trail
- Cyclists and vehicles must use alternative entrances during this time
- Cyclists will not be able to access the park via Gateway Trail at this time
- Vehicles and cyclists traveling through the park will need to exit via Gateway Road, as Juniper Way Loop will be inaccessible
Alternative Entrances
- Balanced Rock (off Garden Dr.)
- Ridge Road (off W. Pikes Peak Ave.)
- Beckers Lane (off Manitou Ave.)
Shuttle Information
Free shuttles will operate from Parking Lot 1 into Garden of the Gods Park from Friday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note that shuttle service will not be available on Monday, Nov. 18 and Friday, Nov. 22. Shuttle service will resume on Saturday, Nov. 23 and will run Friday through Monday until the end of the year.
Restroom Access
The restrooms in Parking Lot 2 have reopened and are available during normal park hours.
Parking Lot and Trail Closures
Parking Lot 4 is now closed and expected to remain closed until spring 2025. However, Parking Lot 1 will remain available for visitors throughout the duration of the construction project with access into Garden of the Gods Park via the Gateway Trail.
Central Garden Trail from Gateway Rd. to Parking Lot 4 is closed and is expected to reopen early spring 2025. Visit the project page for alternate trail routes. All climbing routes located on the west side of North Gateway Rock accessed via climbing gates 8 & 9 are closed until the Central Garden Trail is fully reopened. Please visit Rock Climbing at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs (gardenofgods.com) or call 719-634-6666 for a list of alternative routes.
For updated information including timelines and an interactive map, visit ColoradoSprings.gov/GOGWaterlineProject.