Austin Bluffs Open Space

Totaling approximately 600 acres, Austin Bluffs Open Space (ABOS) is the overarching name for an interconnected group of parks and open spaces in the center of Colorado Springs. These parcels include Pulpit Rock Park, University Park Open Space, and Austin Bluffs Open Space. ABOS includes significant high-value natural and cultural resources. ABOS is used for passive recreation including hiking, mountain biking and wildlife viewing. ABOS has very few designated trails, which has led to a proliferation of rogue trails throughout the properties. This requires direct efforts to aid in the preservation, protection and maintenance of the natural and cultural resources. The Austin Bluffs Open Space Master and Management Plan was completed in June 2020 to balance the desired recreational uses of the open space with the preservation of the natural resources.