Parks & Open Space

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Prescribed Burns

Prescribed burns will be conducted this winter as conditions allow throughout the county. Smoke and flames may be visible. Please do not call 911 since a controlled burn is not an emergency. The areas will be monitored to ensure fires are completely out.

Winter Edition of Images Magazine

The winter issue of Images magazine is now available. Articles include Rooted and Reaching: Celebrating 50 Years, Mining History and the Minority Experience, Nature Detectives: Discover the Secrets of Seeds, Trail Magic, and Conservation Awards.

Ron Stewart Preserve Closures

Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain is closed most Mondays and Tuesdays through Jan. 31 for elk management through limited hunting.

US 36 Wildlife Crossings

Boulder County has started investigating the feasibility of building wildlife crossing structures on US Highway 36 between Boulder and Lyons. Feedback is needed to help determine the future of the project.

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Maps and GIS

Field of green grains with a center pivot sprinkler in the background

Open Space Management

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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

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