Families invited to free Get Outdoors Day at Memorial Park

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Saturday, June 6, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, and Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance will host the free annual Get Outdoors Day.

“We’re thrilled to be part of Get Outdoors Day to help connect more people to the incredible outdoor opportunities we have across the Pikes Peak region,” said Kristen Cannon, Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance, Events and Communications Coordinator. “Events like this are a great reminder that the outdoors are for everyone, and we’re proud to work alongside our partners to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to get outside, explore, and build lasting connections with nature and community.”

According to CPW, the region-wide celebration of outdoor recreation dates back to 2016, when CPW launched the event to introduce people to all the activities available to them in the outdoors, such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing, archery, and more.

Courtesy: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Courtesy: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Courtesy: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Courtesy: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

As part of the festival, CPW will be giving out free fishing poles, bait, and instructions to the first 650 kids ages 15 and under, who attend Get Outdoors Day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park.

Visitors of the event will also get a passport that they can get stamped at the different vendors. Filling out the passport and turning it in enters participants into a drawing for outdoor gear.

“Colorado offers its residents and visitors so many outdoor opportunities, and CPW is happy to help everyone explore all those exciting activities,” said Travis Sauder, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Assistant Area Wildlife Manager for the Pikes Peak region. “Get Outdoors Day is a great opportunity for the whole family to learn about recreational activities in the Pikes Peak Region, with the opportunity to try several of them at no cost. We hope everyone will join us for a fun day outside.”

Saturday’s event will feature archery, paddleboarding, fly fishing, a climbing wall, a “Touch a truck” zone, a dunk tank, CPW’s mascot, and the opportunity to learn to recreate responsibly, according to CPW.

“Get Outdoors Day is a great reminder that some of the best outdoor experiences in Colorado Springs happen right outside our front door,” said Skyler Rorabaugh, Director of the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. “This event gives families a chance to discover new outdoor activities together, connect with local organizations, and build a lasting relationship while enjoying our parks, lakes, trails, and open spaces. We’re excited to welcome the community to Memorial Park for a fun and active day outdoors.”