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Open Space agrees to forgo trail improvement near Rocky Flats in deal with Westminster

Westminster social trail heading west across Indiana Street into Rocky Flats. By Vicky Gits Jeffco Open Space Advisory Board unanimously approved an agreement resolving a contract dispute between Open Space and the City of Westminster over completing a 0.4-mile-long trail connection between the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and Westminster Hills Open Space. The advisory […]

Jeffco Open Space Conservation Awards 2025

2025 Conservation Awards Ceremony – Tom Hoby, Opening Ceremony, January 30, 2025. Article by Vicky Gits, photo courtesy of Michelle Poolet Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Jefferson County Open Space system. In 2024, 6,038 individuals logged 57,000 working hours. They completed 549 projects, preserved 291 acres and created 17 miles of new trails. All […]

Take Notice — Winter Is Here!

A few years ago, Shaun Howard, who was the Jeffco Open Space Ranger lead at that time, wrote this post to help all Open Space Park visitors understand a little more about how to enjoy winter activities in the Parks. It’s time to republish as a reminder. Our parks are “primitive” parks. Don’t expect the […]

PLAN Jeffco Monthly December 2024

May your days be filled with peace, hope, and joy this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year. May your every wish come true; may your days be merry and bright and your evenings be cozy with contentment. Download your copy of the December newsletter here.         The post PLAN Jeffco Monthly […]