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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

Elk Management Program Extension

Staff are requesting an extension of the management plans that allow limited hunting as a resource management tool. An update of the program will be presented at the Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee meeting on March 27. Public comment is welcomed.

Youth Corps Now Hiring

Applications are being accepted for the 2025 season of the Youth Corps. Teen Corpsmember applications are due Friday, April 4. Staff leader positions are open until filled.

Volunteers Needed

Make a difference by becoming an ongoing volunteer. Volunteers are needed for Walker Ranch Living History Demonstrators, Altona Schoolhouse Volunteers, and Mining Museum Guides.

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.

Spring Edition of Images Magazine

The spring issue of Images magazine is now available. Articles include 50th Anniversary: How Did We Get Here, Youth Corps LGBTQ+ Affinity Team, Weed Warriors, Watch Your Language, Nature Detectives: Spring Bird Migration and Nest Building, and Partners with Parks: Stewarding the Land and Building Community.

Events

Events

Services

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Activities and Events

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Education Services and Museums

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Open Space Map

Maps and GIS

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Open Space Management

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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. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday

posinfo@bouldercounty.gov
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Office Location

5201 St. Vrain Road
Longmont, CO 80503
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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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