Pinello Ranch

Pinello Ranch

Pinello Ranch is an innovative partnership between Pikes Peak Community Foundation (PPCF) and Colorado Springs Utilities. Colorado Springs Utilities purchased the Pinello Ranch many decades ago, and just this past year, PPCF signed a long-term lease to bring Pinello back to life as a working farm and ranch.

Pinello RanchLocated just south of Colorado Springs and adjacent to the historic Venetucci Farm, Pinello Ranch serves as an oasis for wildlife along Fountain Creek. Together, Pinello Ranch and Venetucci Farm create a 400-acre working landscape and natural habitat, one of the largest “working open spaces” in a heavily-populated metro area--anywhere in the nation.

Hay and alfalfa fields, along with a planned berry patch and replanted historic orchard, share space with deer roaming, wild turkeys coming out to eat, and coyotes on the prey.

Pinello Ranch has lain fallow for many years, but our dedicated caretakers have taken on the challenge of bringing the Ranch back to life. In their words, “Pinello Ranch is a magical place, where the animals, land, and people all interact in a positive way."

Please consider supporting this new endeavor!  To to Pinello Ranch, please click here.

 

 

News  and Events

JUST ANNOUNCED - Guided Birding Hikes

Spring Migration Series at Pinello Ranch - April 27th, May 4th, May 11th, May 25th

For questions about programs at Pinello Ranch or to be added to the email list, please email David Rudin, Education Coordinator at Venetucci Farm and Pinello Ranch:

Directions

PLEASE NOTE: Pinello Ranch is not currently open to the public, except for registered guests during special events.

Pinello Ranch is located at 4940 S. Hwy 85/87, Colorado Springs, CO 80911. From downtown Colorado Springs, take I-25 S to the S. Academy Blvd. exit 135. Turn left off the exit ramp. Soon afterwards, exit onto S. Hwy 85/87 towards Fountain. Pinello Ranch is the first driveway on your right.

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