Visitor Information

Looking for a new place to visit? Look no further! Glenwood Springs, Colorado is a family friendly vacation destination located 40 miles north of Aspen and 60 miles west of Vail.

Parks and Recreation Spotlight

We are excited to offer a variety of programs for your recreational needs. The Parks Department maintains 15 developed parks, totaling over 100 acres and over 4,000 acres of open space.

Economic Development Strategy

Economic development goals include maintaining the city's role as a regional center, promoting sustainable economic diversity, encouraging diverse businesses and industries, and continuing to encourage the development of affordable and attainable housing.

CONEZONE: S. Grand Ave. Routing Changes

For the next several weeks, Grand Ave. south of 27th Street is northbound traffic only at the intersection. Use Buffalo Valley for alternate access.

27th Street Bridge crews have completed the north leg of the new S. Grand Ave and 27th Street roundabout and motorists may now drive through the intersection. Pedestrians should continue to use the crosswalk by Rivers Restaurant. Please continue to exerci...

6th Street wooden buffalo are up for auction

The recycled pallet buffalo sculptures are now available for purchase through an online auction until October 30, 2019 at 4 p.m.

Click here for the auction link.

The herd of nine wooden buffalo pieces are each available and will be sold separately. The buffalo range in size from approximately 5’x5’ to 7’x5’9”, with the bull being the...

Leaf drop-off site is now open

Glenwood Springs residents can now take their leaves to the annual leaf drop-off site at 380 County Road 116 (Airport Road) through November 1. However, the November 1 date may be extended as needed due to a later fall season this year.

Leaf drop-off remin...

Two Rivers Park closure for construction begins October 7

Construction of the boat ramp and river walk project begins October 7 and will continue through April

Closure and Impacts

The closure of the entire park, including the boat ramp along the Colorado River, will remain in effect through April 2020.

During the closure, pedestrians and cyclists will not be able to enter the park from the Rio Grande Trail pedestr...

6th Street Roundabout Work to begin Monday, Sept. 16

The City of Glenwood Springs will be starting the 6th Street roundabout area landscaping installation work on Monday, Sept. 16. This first phase will run through mid-November.

This first phase will run through mid-November, weather depending, and will install irrigation, electrical, lighting, decorative boulders, trees, sod, and ornamental grasses throughout the project site, which includes adjacent islands and the approach to ...

Visitor Information

Looking for a new place to visit? Look no further! Glenwood Springs, Colorado is a family friendly vacation destination located 40 miles north of Aspen and 60 miles west of Vail.

City Council Meeting Agenda

View the City Council meeting agendas and minutes.

City Newsletter

Want to know more about your local government? The City of Glenwood Springs monthly newsletter helps to keep the community informed on happenings in Glenwood Springs.

Real-time Ride Glenwood arrival info is available on Transit app!

Real-time locations for Ride Glenwood and RFTA regional buses is available in an easy to use mobile app called Transit. Real-time predictions are based on GPS data from the actual Ride Glenwood and RFTA vehicles, so you know where your bus is and when it ...