From: Thea Rock, Thursday, October 30, 2014 Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) will be forming a working group to study the feasibility of single use trails within JCOS Parks. JCOS currently provides 236 miles of trail for outdoor, nature-based experiences. While the majority of these trails are open to hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian […]
IN THIS ISSUE 2014 Land Stewards Deer Exclosure Weed Eradication Summer Hiking Click on this link to read the full newsletter in your web browser.
The Clear Creek Land Conservancy (CCLC) Calendar Photo Contest Reception is this Thursday, October 30th at 5:30pm at Mount Vernon Country Club. David McKenna, the Art Director at 5280 Magazine and the final judge this year, will give a presentation on his work and a critique of this year winning photographs. There will be appetizers […]
Jeffco Open Space to Hold Follow-Up ‘Trails Talk’ Forum Jeffco Open Space is hosting a second Trails Talk public forum this year to continue the dialog on experiences in the parks and on the trails. Come to listen, join the conversation, or sign up to put boots on the ground. This event will be held […]
Jeffco Open Space and The Access Fund will celebrate the ownership transfer of the Golden Cliffs rock-climbing area at North Table Mountain Park on Friday, Oct. 24, from 3-4 p.m., at the Peery Trailhead on the south portion of the mesa. Representatives from Jeffco Open Space, The Access Fund, and the climbing community will be […]
Page 4A in Friday, October 10, 2014 issue of The Denver Post, “Feds OK Chatfield Project; Suit Looms” Deal will add to water supply but inundate 10% state park…by Bruce Finley, The Denver Post Federal water engineers on Thursday launched the long-planned and controversial Chatfield Reservoir water supply project, closing a deal with Colorado sponsors. […]
There will be a community meeting for the proposed Douglas Mountain acquisition (North Jeffco) on Wednesday, October 22,2014, at the Jeffco Open Space Ponderosa meeting room, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, at 6:30PM. Be there on time; a presentation starts promptly at 6:35PM, after which you’ll have a chance to ask questions and review maps. […]
The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) approved National Agency Accreditation for Jeffco Open Space and Parks, recognizing their commitment to excellence. The accreditation process is a comprehensive self-evaluation and peer review of business practices that take place in three phases: the development of the agency self-assessment report submitted in April, the […]
From: Thea Rock, JCOS Communications Manager, trock@jeffco.us: Friday, October 03, 2014 Trail Completed from Reynolds Park to South Platte North Fork Trail Ready for Hiking, Mountain Biking and Horseback Riding Beginning Saturday, October 11, 2014 outdoor enthusiasts will be able to challenge themselves and enjoy a new 9.3-mile trail from Reynolds Park to the South Platte […]
Greetings Crown Hill Friends, Areas of the Park are flooded. Please be aware that there is water 2-3” deep flowing across the trails between Crown Hill Lake and Kestrel Pond. Rainy weather and irrigation equipment problems for Crown Hill Cemetery has resulted in water being over delivered into Crown Hill Lake. Jeffco Open Space is […]