Parks in Colorado Springs, Colorado

He donated a total of 1,270 acres (510 ha) of land, some of which was also used for scenic drives, tree-lined roadways and foot and bridle paths.

Its terrain varies from prairie grassland and scrub oak to Douglas fir and ponderosa pine on the peaks at the western side of the park.

Throughout the year it offers camping and picnic, 16 miles (26 km) of hiking and biking trails, and viewing of wildlife, such as red fox, black bear, deer, elk, and mountain lions.

The natural settings include rock formations, prairie grasslands, pine forests and hillsides and mountain foothills.

[8] An additional total of 400-acre (160 ha) is used for Special Resource Areas, which are small open space properties throughout the city.

"[9] Individuals may volunteer for projects such as recovery from the Waldo Canyon Fire or projects at specific trails or open space properties, such as Red Rock Canyon, Intemann Trail, Austin Bluffs Open Space or Palmer Park to name a few.

[11][12] Bear Creek Regional Park's nature center offers self-guided and guided tours, interpretive programs, presentations, classes and special events.