There is now a breakdown of all the cost-saving measures happening at Colorado Springs parks to counter this year's $3.1 million budget cut.Staffing, facilities, and maintenance are all part of the $3.1 million of budget cuts ha ppening at Colorado Springs parks.WATCH: Colorado Springs parks face $3.1 million budget cuts Millions of dollars cut from Colorado Springs parks amid $31 million city budget shortfallIn a recent Facebook post, the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services department announced its 2026 changes to address budget reductions.Changes will include; Julie Penrose Fountain at America the Beautiful Park will not operate in 2026 About 25% of neighborhood park permanent restrooms will remain closed for the 2026 season Bonforte - 2323 N. Wahsatch Ave Boulder - Near UCHealth Central (on Boulder) Dublin - 2450 ROUNDTOP DRIVE Ford Frick - 8025 N Union Blvd Golden Hills - 6155 Delmonico Drive Pinosn Valley - 5585 Mule Deer Drive Sandstone - 4650 Pring Ranch Road Thorndale - West Uintah St/24th St Wasson - Constitution Ave/N Circle Drive Westmoor - Chambers Drive/Water Street No portable restrooms in most neighborhood parks (except for permitted events and scheduled sports programs) Discontinued contracted landscape bed maintenance in parks Reduced mowing, fertilizer, and weed control Reduced funding for vandalism and theft repairs 50% reduction in playground repairs and resurfacing 50% reduction in pothole and asphalt repairsThe city says these changes will save approximately $950,000._______Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching. ...read more read less