The City of Colorado Springs held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of Grey Hawk Park in north Colorado Springs. The event was attended by Mayor Yemi Mobolade, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director Britt Haley, Councilmember Tom Bailey, former City Council President Randy Helms, and leaders from the Grey Hawk Homeowners Association.
During the ceremony, officials spoke about the collaborative efforts that led to the creation of the park. “Parks are not just a ‘nice extra’, they are a critical community infrastructure,” said Mayor Yemi. “A great park does something powerful. It gives kids a place to play and grow and families a place to gather and neighbors a reason to meet, so we become not just people who live near each other, but a true community. Parks create pride. Parks create belonging.”
Grey Hawk Park is located at 950 Spectrum Loop and covers 4.47 acres. The park features an inclusive playground spanning 6,500 square feet, accessible walking loops, a multi-use field, half-court basketball area, picnic pavilion, site furniture, shade trees, and natural areas with soft-surface trails and an overlook offering views of nearby foothills.
The construction of Grey Hawk Park was completed for approximately $1.8 million—less than the original estimate of $2.2 million. “This was a complex project, but thanks to our amazing staff, we were able to deliver a high-quality park, under budget, while stretching every dollar to meet our community’s expectations,” said Haley.
Additional details about Grey Hawk Park can be found at https://coloradosprings.gov/GreyHawkPark.
