Woodland Park Water Restrictions 2026
Teller County · Colorado
Published:
Restrictions Active - Level 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions - Pikes Peak Region
2
Days/Week
Any time except noon – 6:00 p.m.
Allowed Hours
Per Woodland Park Water Conservation Ordinance
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd addresses | Tuesday & Saturday |
| Even addresses | Wednesday & Sunday |
Allowed Watering Hours
Woodland Park implements seasonal water restrictions every year from May through September. Level 2 is stricter than Level 1, no outdoor watering allowed between noon and 6:00 p.m. Address-based schedule limits irrigation to 2 days per week maximum.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any time outside noon–6pm.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
Per Woodland Park Water Conservation Ordinance
Level 2 is mandatory, fines apply for off-schedule or daytime watering. Woodland Park enforces its seasonal program consistently every year May through September.
Citations begin May 1, 2026🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Colorado law (HB 21-1229) protects homeowners from HOA fines for dormant lawns during drought restrictions.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the City of Woodland Park's current restriction order. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
Woodland Park is in the Pikes Peak region at 8,465 feet elevation. The city implements seasonal mandatory restrictions every year May through September as part of its long-term water conservation program, regardless of drought conditions. Level 2 status in 2026 reflects both the seasonal program and additional drought pressure from the record-low South Platte and Arkansas basin snowpack.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Woodland Park area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Woodland Park Water Restrictions
5 tips tailored for Woodland Park homeowners during Level 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions - Pikes Peak Region restrictions.
Level 2 is annual May–Sept regardless of drought, plan your irrigation schedule around it year after year.
No watering noon–6pm means early morning or evening only, best watering window is 4–7am.
At 8,465 ft elevation, evaporation is extreme in midday sun, the noon–6pm restriction is especially useful here.
Buffalo Grass and Blue Grama are much better suited to Woodland Park than KBG, consider a turf conversion.
Pikes Peak region KBG lawns typically brown out by July regardless of watering, stretch water budget accordingly.
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