Join UpaDowna and OutThere Colorado to make a difference by helping us take care of our adopted parks & trails!
LOCATION:
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK: 126 Cimino Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(meet in the main entrance near the tall pillars)
DETAILS:
**UPDATE: Participants that are 21+ will be able to get a free half-pint at the downtown FH Beerworks location following the event. This brewery is located blocks away on Tejon.
Trash bags, gloves, water, and snacks will be provided. Have a cleanup or UpaDowna shirt? Please wear it!
The adoption of this parks and trails is in partnership with the City of Colorado Springs. Waivers will need to be signed at every clean up and a brief safety meeting will take place before the cleanup.
Please arrive early, after the safety talk and waivers, we hit the trail ASAP!
Kids are welcome but keep in mind, there can be dangerous objects along the trail. Please keep a close eye on little ones. We currently do not have gloves for kids under 10.
We always suggest to wear lightweight layers, with long pants/ long sleeved shirt and sturdy closed-toed shoes. Bring water and a small backpack for snacks, rain gear, or anything needed to keep kiddos happy, just in case!
**WEATHER: usually we do not cancel. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter feeds for the most updated news, or call 719-429-9006 for info.
See safety guidelines here: https://www.springsgov.com/units/cityeng/StormwaterEnterprise/Adopt-A-Waterway%20Level%201/%286%20%29Adopt-A-Waterway%20Safety%20Guidelines.pdf
Thank you to our 2019 Trail/Park cleanup sponsor:
SOCO Waste
Special thanks to our beer sponsor: FH Beerworks
The UpaDowna Pedal Party is back for the 9th year! Join us as we head back to Oskar Blues and roll from the FRONT patio to “take over Tejon” and head north on the Greenway trail then south down the Cascade bike lanes! This 5 mile loop is mostly flat and easy for most abilities.
Join us every Wednesday night at 6pm until Sept. 5th!
Details:
-New riders who have not signed a waiver online need to register once and then just check in each time you ride
-Riders who check in 5 or more times are in the drawing to WIN a BRAND NEW BIKE from Old Town Bike Shop!
-Family friendly but bikes with training wheels are not suggested for this route
-We meet around 5:30 and the ride leaves at 6pm SHARP!
-We suggest to be prepared for any weather, HIGHLY suggest a helmet, and bring a bike lock.
-Questions? Need assistance with a free bike loan, accessibility, or interpreting? Call or email us, 719-429-9006, info@upadowna.org
First time riders, register here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5ac531258b7a4/web/
The UpaDowna Pedal Party is a signature activity of our “Community Campfire” program. The mission of the Community Campfire program is to create a healthier community by bringing together a diverse group of people centered around one topic where they can learn together, build friendships, and become inspired to stay active with one another.
Thank you to our Pedal Party sponsors, Old Town Bike Shop and Oskar Blues Grill & Brew!
UpaDowna will be on hand to provide this opportunity to you and your family after the balloons take off. A fun and easy activity for all, you don’t want to miss this opportunity! With a SUP rental and all of the gear provided, you can paddle Lake Prospect during the Labor Day Lift Off!
Rentals: (cash and card accepted on site)
$20/adult (19+) per hour
$10/child (10-18) per hour
Kids 10 and under need to ride with an adult on the same board and are free. A portion of the proceeds benefit our mission to provide access to outdoor adventures for ALL!
We will be located on the North end of Prospect Lake from 10am-4pm. Please remember that the lake is closed this weekend to other public lake activities outside of the wakeboarding event, SUP rentals, and SUP Yoga classes.
Watch the balloons take off then join us after 10am Saturday and Sunday!
Want to try SUP Yoga? Our friends at Dragonfly Paddle Yoga will be on site as well for the paddle yoga as well!
UpaDowna will be on hand to provide this opportunity to you and your family after the balloons take off. A fun and easy activity for all, you don’t want to miss this opportunity! With a SUP rental and all of the gear provided, you can paddle Lake Prospect during the Labor Day Lift Off!
Rentals: (cash and card accepted on site)
$20/adult (19+) per hour
$10/child (10-18) per hour
Kids 10 and under need to ride with an adult on the same board and are free. A portion of the proceeds benefit our mission to provide access to outdoor adventures for ALL!
We will be located on the North end of Prospect Lake from 10am-4pm. Please remember that the lake is closed this weekend to other public lake activities outside of the wakeboarding event, SUP rentals, and SUP Yoga classes.
Watch the balloons take off then join us after 10am Saturday and Sunday!
Want to try SUP Yoga? Our friends at Dragonfly Paddle Yoga will be on site as well for the paddle yoga as well!
The UpaDowna Pedal Party is back for the 9th year! Join us as we head back to Oskar Blues and roll from the FRONT patio to “take over Tejon” and head north on the Greenway trail then south down the Cascade bike lanes! This 5 mile loop is mostly flat and easy for most abilities.
Join us every Wednesday night at 6pm until Sept. 5th!
Details:
-New riders who have not signed a waiver online need to register once and then just check in each time you ride
-Riders who check in 5 or more times are in the drawing to WIN a BRAND NEW BIKE from Old Town Bike Shop!
-Family friendly but bikes with training wheels are not suggested for this route
-We meet around 5:30 and the ride leaves at 6pm SHARP!
-We suggest to be prepared for any weather, HIGHLY suggest a helmet, and bring a bike lock.
-Questions? Need assistance with a free bike loan, accessibility, or interpreting? Call or email us, 719-429-9006, info@upadowna.org
First time riders, register here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5ac531258b7a4/web/
The UpaDowna Pedal Party is a signature activity of our “Community Campfire” program. The mission of the Community Campfire program is to create a healthier community by bringing together a diverse group of people centered around one topic where they can learn together, build friendships, and become inspired to stay active with one another.
Thank you to our Pedal Party sponsors, Old Town Bike Shop and Oskar Blues Grill & Brew!