COVID-19 Response

Update! As of Monday, Jan. 4, El Paso County is in Level Orange on the state’s dial framework. While our county is at this level, several operational changes have been made at our facilities and to our programming.

• Pioneers Museum open, online reservations strongly encouraged
• Community centers renting space at a limited capacity, serving as e-learning sites and providing outdoor food distribution services as scheduled
• Therapeutic Recreation Program offering virtual and in-person programming for small groups
• Sertich Ice Center operating public skating for 25 people or less per room, same applies for private lessons
• Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain highway open to the summit, weather pending; call 719-385-7325 for the latest conditions
• Patty Jewett Bar & Grill open daily 9 a.m. to close, offering indoor and outdoor dining and takeout; golf tee time reservations and payment available online only
• Valley Hi Grill & Pub open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., offering indoor dining, takeout and delivery; golf tee time reservations and payment available online only
• Outdoor sport facilities renting to groups with less than 10
• Permits for outdoor guided services and entertainment allow for a maximum of 10 people per group
• Permits for outdoor special events (like Skate in the Park at Acacia Park) allow a maximum of 75 people
• Pavilion rentals closed

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 mask 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.