From: Denver Post, 08/29/15 Prospect Recreation and Park District has submitted a ballot measure to its voters requesting help in acquiring the Applewood Golf Course property in Jefferson County. The measure asks voters to incur a debt to finance the purchase of the 140-acre property, which has been the center of controversysince a developer announced […]
Dear Apex Park friends- We are very pleased to announce that we will be opening the new trailhead area on the east side of Apex Park tomorrow. Although a more formal grand opening will occur next month, all trailhead amenities will be open tomorrow. The trailhead includes many new features including a new restroom with […]
Volunteer Work Centered on Elk Meadow Park National Public Lands Day is Saturday, September 26, and Jeffco Open Space welcomes your volunteer contributions at Elk Meadow Park in Evergreen. Volunteers will help to improve the trail that originates at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center and travels through Noble Meadow. They’ll also restore plants native to […]
Temporary study tests designated-use strategy A temporary designated-use study that will affect hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers will take place at Alderfer/Three Sisters Park on Saturday, Aug. 29. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Evergreen Mountain Trail West will be open for multi-directional use for hikers and equestrians and uphill-only use for mountain bikers. Evergreen […]
For immediate release – July 17, 2015 Contact: Thea Rock, Communications Manager, trock@jeffco.us or 303-271-5902 As the heat of mid-summer grips Colorado, Jeffco Open Space and Jefferson County Animal Control urge park visitors to take precautions to keep dogs from suffering heat distress and heatstroke. Through prominent signs at trailheads, videos (bit.ly/keepemcool), contacts in the […]
There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day on April 22. One way is to savor the land preservation achievements of Jeffco Open Space. From the many preservation feats in our 42 years, we mark five that are each great in their own way. Our first acquisition was completed a little more than 3 years […]
For Immediate Release: Jefferson County Open Space is hosting their Spring Trails Talk public forum with the theme of encouraging park visitors to “Know Before You Go”. Many of the topics center around being prepared before visiting a park, and knowing your alternatives—resulting in a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. This event will be held […]
Celebrating Land Trusts Honorees: Clear Creek Land Conservancy Colorado Open Lands Mountain Area Land Trust 2015 Annual Dinner Meet and chat with the county commissioners SAVE THE DATE Monday, Sept. 21, 2015 The Vista at Applewood Golf Course, Golden 5:30 p.m. ‑ cocktail social hour Registration opens in July at www.planjeffco.org HELP US STAY IN […]
…is now available online. You can download a copy of Preservation in Progress 2014 from the JCOS website http://jeffco.us/open-space/reports/annual-report/ or you can read it online at www.issuu.com/jeffcoopenspace . For additional information or questions, please contact Thea Rock, JCOS Manager of Communications, directly at trock@co.jefferson.co.us, D 303-271-5902, C 720-556-3354.
Seasonal closures will be implemented at Jeffco Open Space Parks on March 1 through July 31. Parks where closures will take place are Crown Hill Park in the Wildlife Sanctuary, North Table Mountain Park along Rim Rock Trail, and Cathedral Spires Park climbing area. These annual seasonal closures allow wildlife to successfully nest, rear young, or survive a critical […]