Recreation plan balancing ecological conservation, connectivity, and public access
Studio Campo led the Fishers Canyon Open Space Master Plan in Colorado Springs, creating a 343-acre vision for ecological landscape architecture, habitat conservation, and sustainable trail system design. The plan integrates hiking, biking, rock climbing and equestrian access with wildlife protection, expanding regional connectivity and advancing resilient open space planning in Colorado.
A 10-mile trail system is envisioned to move fluidly through varied terrain, connecting overlooks, climbing zones, and quiet ecological reserves while maintaining a “wilderness-like” character. The trail network anticipates connections to other regional trail systems, including a key segment of the Chamberlain Trail—a 26-mile backcountry trail connecting Blodgett Open Space all the way to Cheyenne Mountain State Park.
More than two-thirds of the landscape is preserved for habitat protection, including Gambel oak, Quercus gambelii, savannas, as shown here.
Rocky Mountain Iris, Iris missouriensis, blooming along a future open space trail.
Implementation commencing in 2026.
Photos by City of Colorado Springs and Studio Campo.