Opportunities for greater open space access and trail connections to be explored
A study sponsored by Fountain Mutual Metro District* (FMMD) along Goldfield Drive is seeking to address safety concerns and explore opportunities for expanding non-motorized connections to the open space and trails in the area surrounding Big Johnson Reservoir.
Given this situation, an opportunity is being discussed by stakeholders and property owners in the area to consider transitioning Goldfield Drive to a trail.
“We are very excited to engage with our community regarding the Goldfield Corridor Concept Plan to have a discussion regarding Goldfield Drive, and trail and open space opportunities.”
Curtis Mitchell, Fountain Mutual District Board
The bridge on Goldfield Drive is need of repairs in addition to the few that were recently made by the county. The bridge, in both north and south directions, while safe for vehicular traffic, also needs to be expanded to a two-lane cross-section. County representatives have said this is cost-prohibitive and unlikely to happen.
Community Open House
Attend our Open House to learn more and give your input regarding the Goldfield Corridor Concept Plan.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 5:30–7 p.m.,
with a presentation at 6 p.m.
Date/Time
Location
Widefield Parks and Recreation Center
755 Aspen Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(For auxiliary aid, language services or reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting, please send an email two days prior to the open house to: goldfieldcorridorplan@gmail.com)
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set for Wednesday, December 3 at 5:30 pm
“We are especially excited about the potential for a continuous trail around Big Johnson Reservoir—offering new opportunities for hiking, bicycling, and birdwatching—and the potential opportunity to conserve additional open space for wildlife and future generations.”
Steve Harris, Land Stewardship Director, Palmer Land Conservancy
Reimagining the future of Goldfield Drive
Nearby property owners, including Fountain Valley School and the Fountain Mutual Irrigation Company, have reported illegal dumping and vandalism along the road at night, raising safety concerns for both people and property.
Converting the road to a trail would eliminate the need to expand the bridge on Goldfield Drive to a two-lane cross section which, according to county representatives, is cost-prohibitive and unlikely.
Benefits to the concept plan
A proposed Goldfield Trail would link non-motorized access to communities and open spaces on both the north and south ends to existing trail systems.
A more unified accessible open space network would be created with trail access and trailhead parking, and in support of conservation goals from reduced vehicle traffic through the area.
The trail would provide greater access to the Bluestem Prairie Open Space and provide a non-motorized trail around Big Johnson Reservoir.
A trail would also help prevent ongoing illegal nighttime activity and dumping that has historically been taking place along Goldfield Drive.