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Friday December 19, Red Flag Warning. No Open Burning in Boulder County

Parks & Open Space
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Parks & Open Space

Parks & Open Space is celebrating 50 years of preserving and protecting natural spaces! Explore the department's rich history and discover the exciting activities planned to honor the 50th Anniversary

News

Open Space Areas West of Hwy 36 Closed

Rangers will check all closed open space areas west of Highway 36, including Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain. Rangers cannot hike every trail, but they will reopen parks if no immediate safety concerns are visible from parking areas.

Parks & Open Space Director Survey

Therese Glowacki, Parks & Open Space Director, is retiring. Please take the survey and let us know your thoughts. The survey deadline is Sunday, Dec. 21, at 11:59 p.m. Your feedback is valuable in Boulder County filling this important role.

Calendars on Sale

Parks & Open Space is selling wall calendars featuring beautiful photos of open space lands. These calendars make memorable holiday and birthday gifts for family, teachers, coaches, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. The cost is $2.00 each plus shipping.

Small Grants Program

Parks & Open Space is offering small grants for research and biological inventories on open space lands. Grants up to $12,500 will be awarded. The deadline for proposals is Friday, Jan. 9.

Winter Issue of Images Magazine

The winter issue of Images magazine is available. Therese Glowacki, retiring director, reflects on her time at Boulder County, and there are stories about ditch wildfire mitigation, Master Gardeners, magpies, conservation awards, and a Nature Detectives article about hibernation.

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Services

People on a nature hike listening to a tour guide on a trail in the mountains

Activities and Events

Kids on a tour of Agricultural Heritage Center with a barn in the background

Education Services and Museums

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Map of the major open space parks in Boulder County

Maps and GIS

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Open Space Management

Hiking trail at Hall Ranch at sunset

Parks and Trails

Parks & Open Space Vision

Leading the way to exceptional open space.

Parks & Open Space Mission

To conserve natural, cultural, and agricultural resources and provide public uses that reflect sound resource management and community values.

Parks & Open Space Goals

  1. To preserve rural lands and buffers.
  2. To preserve and restore natural resources for the benefit of the environment and the public.
  3. To provide public outreach, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities to increase awareness and appreciation of Boulder County’s open space.
  4. To protect, restore, and interpret cultural resources for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations.
  5. To provide quality recreational experiences while protecting open space resources.
  6. To promote and provide for sustainable agriculture in Boulder County for the natural, cultural, and economic values it provides.
  7. To develop human resources potential, employ sustainable and sound business practices, and pursue technological advancements.

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Parks & Open Space

303-678-6200
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday

posinfo@bouldercounty.gov
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Office Location

5201 St. Vrain Road
Longmont, CO 80503

Office Hours
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Thursday
Friday by phone, email, or appointment only.

Parks are open sunrise to sunset

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