Bear Creek Regional Park — Attraction in Colorado Springs

We are SO lucky to live this close to such a treasure. Not only is the dog park itself giant and gorgeous and full of exciting things for dogs (hills, bushes, a creek, and trails), but the general vibe is super friendly and welcoming, too. People do a decent job cleaning up after themselves and their dogs. Restrooms are on-site and a little spot to keep your dog while you do your business. There are picnic tables with shade for folks to take a break. There's an agility course for people with dogs different than my dog (who can barely keep from tripping over small piles of dirt).

Most importantly: There is a small army of incredible volunteers who work hard on keeping everything nice, having the bag stations full, and digging the weeds out of the drain pipes. Please join us and donate to the organization that keeps...

There is a multitude of signs across this entire park that say "dogs must be on leash" "violators are subject fine". Funny enough, this doesn't apply to anybody. I have 2 dogs and I know the rules so I choose not to bring them to this park. There is a dog park 1 BLOCK AWAY. So I recommend to the entire city of Colorado Springs even the entire state of Colorado to bring their dogs to Bear Creek Regional and let your dogs run through the fields, defecate on the soccer fields, bite other park goers and just generally ignore any and all posted rules. I also hear open bon fires in the field are...

I've hiked the trails along the creek for the last 4 yrs and enjoy sitting at the picnic benches. Lately it has become a camping ground, bathing, vehicle repair, bathroom, and dump site for homeless and drug users. They camp overnight in the pull off places, leave there trash, human waste, needles and condoms right along the creek and road and let their dogs go free to roam. It's sad and toxic for the people who try to enjoy the area. WHY IS NOTHING BEING DONE ABOUT IT, I stopped going hiking there because I'm worried about my vehicle being broke into, not being able to park and how toxic...