Some fountains and spray grounds open Memorial Day weekend in Colorado Springs

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The weather leading up to Memorial Day weekend may be a bit dreary, but the weekend forecast is perfect for a much-needed cool-down in the City’s fountains and splash pads, which are set to open for the kickoff to summer.

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department is gearing up for summer fun, which includes the opening of several options for swimming and splashing starting Memorial Day weekend.

Spray grounds

The Splash Pad at Panorama Park is located in southeast Colorado Springs. The splash pad opens Saturday, May 23, and its daily operating hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Outside of the splash pad, Panorama Park features a universally accessible playground, an event lawn, bike park, youth area with skate features, a climbing boulder, a fitness station, and more.

Deerfield Hills spray ground, located in southeast Colorado Springs at the Deerfield Hills Community Center (4290 Deerfield Hills Road), includes more than 50 individual spray nozzles and 16 water spray features. The spray ground opens June 1. Its operating hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.

Courtesy: City of Colorado Springs, Image shows Deerfield Hills Spray Ground

The Watering Hole at Venezia Park, located in northeast Colorado Springs at John Venezia Community Park, has more than a dozen water features that are directly adjacent to an award-winning, universally accessible playground, plus sports fields, courts, and trails. The watering hole opens Saturday, May 23, and its daily operating hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

There is no cost to use the spray grounds.

Fountains

Downtown Colorado Springs is home to Uncle Wilber Fountain in Acacia Park, a beloved and interactive water feature for families to enjoy during the summer season. The Uncle Wilber Fountain operates daily from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Courtesy: COS Parks

As part of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services’ 2026 budget adjustments, the Julie Penrose Fountain at America the Beautiful Park will not operate during the 2026 season.

Prospect and Quail lakes – open for recreation year-round

Prospect Lake in Memorial Park allows for fishing, paddleboarding, swimming, and motorized use. There are no lifeguards on duty, and swimming is at your own risk during designated swimming days in the roped off area in front of the Beach House – Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. There is no cost or permit needed to swim, however stand-up paddleboards can be rented through SUP Colorado Springs at supcoloradosprings.com

Courtesy: City of Colorado Springs, Image shows Prospect Lake

Quail Lake in southwest Colorado Springs offers fishing, non-motorized boating, and paddleboarding. Swimming is not allowed in Quail Lake. There is a one-mile fitness trail around the lake, a playground, picnic tables, and volleyball and basketball courts.

Permits are required for fishing and any type of watercraft usage, motorized and non-motorized, on both Prospect and Quail lakes. More information can be found at ColoradoSprings.gov/LakesBoatingFishing.