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Volunteer organization to support Stratton Open Space, working with Colorado Springs Parks staff.
April 14, 2025
Fire Mitigation Completed
The contractor completed work on the fire mitigation project in Stratton, mitigating 267 acres. The fire mitigation itself was done about a month ago. The contractor then spent a couple of weeks cleaning up. That included work to restore and reseed the areas most heavily impacted by the equipment, like the storage area. CS Fire and CS Parks staff will continue to check for and address impacts to the area from the fire mitigation.
April 4, 2025
Reservoir Update and Trail Closures
South Suburban Reservoir, the reservoir in Stratton Open Space that usually allows dogs in the summer, has been closed since April 2024 to repair the outlet. Repair work is scheduled to start April 8 and should be completed by the end of this year. It's planned that the reservoir can open to the public, and their dogs, for the 2026 season.
2 short trail segments just south of the reservoir are closed for the repairs, segments in red on the map. Ridgeway Trail (the access road from Ridgeway trailhead to the reservoirs) might have intermittent closures.
CS Utilities web site has more information.
February 16, 2025
Reservoir Closure Extended
South Suburban Reservoir in Stratton Open Space, a popular spot where dogs can play in the water, is now expected to remain closed through 2025. An issue with the outlet was discovered in April 2024, and CS Utilities drained the reservoir then to allow for repairs. They originally expected repairs to finish in time to open the reservoir for the 2025 season, but work was delayed because of plan revisions, weather, and supply chain issues. Now repairs are expected to be completed this fall so the reservoir can open to the public in spring 2026. See CSU's web site for more information.
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