Fountain Creek Nature Center — Attraction in Fountain

I have been walking through this nature preserve for over 30 years. I am a Colorado springs native and my ancestors were pioneers who settled here before Colorado became a state. I'm saying this because the management here is out of touch with what a nature preserve should be. Every weekend they have tours of like 50 people to catch insects and butterflies here. I understand why they offer that, but in a nature preserve? Some of the butterflies that come here are endangered. Not very long ago you would see hundreds of butterflies in this field, now you see a couple. The birds are gone, the spiders and flying insects and butterflies are gone. The park is almost silent. IS IT REALLY A NATURE PRESERVE ANYMORE??? They'll call the police if you walk a dog or push a bicycle through here, because they're trying to protect the ecosystem. But taking away everything that makes it a preserve is just business. On another occasion, I saw the maintenance guy run over a goose on the trail. He was going so fast in the little truck that he was leaving a dust cloud like 300 feet long and hit those geese. I went to the nature preserve and the manager asked me what I wanted him to do about it. He told me it's only a goose and not a big deal??? There were people on the trail that day and that guy was going like 40 mph on the nature...

Right outside the Colorado Springs zip code so it's a very close drive, especially if you're coming from the south side of the Springs, towards the Cheyenne Mountain/Fort Carson area! 📍

Joined a 2's and 3's hiking group here to get my son out for some outdoor exploring with company his age and it went great! The tickets were cheap (less than $5 a person for us & we're a military household) and the battery experience was worthwhile. We got to see and experience local wildlife like a momma raccoon raising young in a nearby tree and a herd of young deer resting. You do have to book ahead of time if you're interested in the same program tho!

Overall, I definitely recommend this nature park! Very family-friendly and educational for...

I visited the nature trail for the Jack o' Lanterns event at Fountain Creek Nature Center in Fountain, CO. This Halloween-themed adventure was an absolute delight!

Walking along the lighted Jack-o-Lantern trail, I was instantly immersed in the festive spirit of the season. The glow of the pumpkins and dimly lit trail created a great atmosphere. I loved how costumes were encouraged, adding an extra layer of fun and excitement to the event, especially with all the kids enjoying themselves.

And, of course, no Halloween gathering is complete without roasting marshmallows or hot cocoa.

At just $5 per person, it's an affordable and entertaining way to...