~ Colorado Springs, CO - The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is excited to announce the opening of the Mary Starsmore Discovery Plaza. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at 11 a.m. at the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center located at 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd.

The new plaza aims to expand outdoor educational opportunities at the entrance of North Cheyenne Cañon Park. It also serves as a welcoming gathering space for school programs, community events, and interpretive learning. The project included the construction of an outdoor plaza and classroom space, as well as ADA-accessible pedestrian improvements, public restroom renovations, parking enhancements, and other site improvements to improve accessibility and enhance the visitor experience.

Named in honor of Mary Starsmore, whose generosity and support helped transform her former home into the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, this plaza is a testament to her lasting impact on the community. "Mary Starsmore's passion created a lasting foundation for learning and stewardship in North Cheyenne Cañon Park," stated Cathy Railton, Parks Operations Administrator. "This new plaza honors her legacy while creating additional opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, learn and connect with the natural world."

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North Cheyenne Cañon Park welcomes approximately 450,000 visitors each year. As the primary gateway to the park, the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center will serve as a hub for environmental education, visitor information, and community programming.

Funding for this project was made possible through a combination of City and community partnership sources. These include support from the City's Office of Accessibility, Lodgers and Automobile Rental Tax (LART), Mary Starsmore Fund of Pikes Peak Community Foundation, Friends of Cheyenne Cañon, and North Cheyenne Cañon Park Ambassadors Gift Trust.

Members of the public are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrate the completion of this project. The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is proud to provide this new outdoor space for residents and visitors to enjoy.

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