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2012 Open Space Grants Approved by BCC
Local Park and Recreation and Non-Profit Grants demonstrate Open Space Partnership and funding support. |
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Jeffco Open Space Wraps Up 2011 with Purchase of 613 Acres
Acquisition of Booth/Rodgers properties brings early Christmas to Jeffco residents. |
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Jefferson County Open Space Survey Wraps Up with Online Option
Take the online survey and give us your opinions on parks, facilities, programs, trails, management, investment of Open Space funds, communication and values. |
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Reminder about the Open Space Citizen Survey
Now is the time. If you received by mail the Jefferson County Open Space Citizen Survey and have not yet completed the questionnaire, please follow the directions provided in the cover letter and submit the survey to our consultant. We're anxious to hear from you. |
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Jefferson County/Denver West Trout Unlimited Improve Stream Habitat
Dedication Event set for Friday, October 28, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at the Open Space Mayhem Gulch Trailhead, 9 miles west of Golden on Highway 6. |
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Trail Construction Closures at North Table Mountain Park
From Sept. 7 to Nov. 30, two portions of North Table Loop Trail and Cottonwood Canyon Trail at North Table Mountain Park will be closed for trail building projects. |
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Jefferson County Open Space Preparing for USA Pro Cycling Challenge Impacts
Visitors need to be aware of crowds, closures during event set for Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2011. |
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2011 Fuel Wood Permit Sale Saturday, August 20
Jefferson County Open Space Fuelwood Permits go on sale Saturday August 20, 2011, 8:00 am-10:00 am at the Open Space offices, 700 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. |
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Bat tested positive for rabies at Pine Valley Ranch Park
Jefferson County Public Health confirmed rabies in a bat found at Pine Valley Ranch Park in southern Jefferson County. Park Resident Ranger Mike Morin was advised of the sick animal and took appropriate precautions.
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Pine Valley Ranch Park Lake CLOSED to Ice Skating
Jefferson County Open Space staff have confirmed that ice conditions at Pine Valley Ranch Park require a safety closure to ice skating. Limited ice fishing is available on designated areas of the lake, however conditions may change at any time. |
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White Ranch Park West Entry Work Underway, Temporary Closures Apply
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION
The lower(eastern) parking lot at west White Ranch Park will be closed temporarily today and tomorrow January 4th and 5th , for culvert installation operations. The upper parking lot will remain open, as will access for the resident Park Ranger. We anticipate that this will be a two day only closure.
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Pine Valley Ranch Park Lake Remains Closed
Jefferson County Open Space rangers confirmed today that ice conditions at Pine Valley Ranch Park are tenuous and the lake remains closed to ice skating and ice fishing. |
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White Ranch Park Campgrounds CLOSED for Entry Road Construction
Winter months are providing an opportunity for Jefferson County Open Space to make improvements to the west entry road at White Ranch Park. During the construction there will be a closure of the Park campgrounds until further notice. |
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Clear Creek Trail Temporary Closures between State Highway 58 and 32nd Avenue
To accomodate bridge inspections of the McIntyre Street structure between State Highway 58 and 32nd Avenue, the Clear Creek Trail will be rerouted during daylight hours from 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, October 19 through Thursday, October 21, 2010. |
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Flying J Ranch Park Entry Road Scheduled for Repairs October 18-22
Repairs and improvements will be made to the entry road at Flying J Ranch Park in the Conifer area during the week of October 18-22, 2010. County Road and Bridge crews will be installing new drainage structures and reapplying asphalt to the road surface. Some complete closures to the road will be necessary. |
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Special Event Scheduled for Apex Park
Jefferson County Open Space invites you to a special event to mark the completion of new trail construction and thank the community for their cooperation and participation in our process to improve the visitor experience at Apex Park. |
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Deer Creek Bike Event to Limit Access to Open Space Parks on Sunday, August 29
On Sunday, August 29, a road biking event on Deer Creek Canyon Road will limit access to three area Jefferson County Open Space Parks: Deer Creek Canyon Park, Hildebrand Ranch Park and South Valley Park in the southwest metro area. |
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Addition of Trail Features at Apex Park - Short Term Closures in Effect
The addition of trail features at Apex Park will require temporary closures beginning Monday, August 23, 2010 of the lower portion of Apex Trail from the Junction of the new Argos Trail near Heritage Square to Pick N Sledge Trail. |
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Parking Area Opens Monday at North Table Mountain Park
Jefferson County Open Space will open the parking area at North Table Mountain Park from Highway 93 north of Golden on Monday, June 21 for public use. |
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Prescribed Fire Planned at White Ranch Park
Jefferson County Open Space, in cooperation with the Colorado State Forest Service, have planned a prescribed burn of approximately 20 acres of meadow at White Ranch Park north of Golden, CO on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding around 4:00 p.m. The area to be treated is adjacent to the Park's west trailhead and temporary trail closures will be in effect along Rawhide Trail. |
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Open Space Announces Hildebrand Ranch Park Dedication
Jefferson County Open Space invites the community to enjoy the festival-like atmosphere of the Hildebrand Ranch Park Dedication event on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. with the official ceremony beginning at 4:30 p.m. |
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Closure Continues at Mayhem Gulch Parking
Construction activities continue at the Open Space Mayhem Gulch Trailhead and Parking area along Highway 6 in Clear Creek Canyon. As a result, the parking area will not be available to visitors until February 2010, following the annual hunting closure from December 1 to January 31. |
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Mayhem Gulch Parking and Trail Remains Closed
Winter weather construction delays will require the Mayhem Gulch Trail and Trailhead along US Highway 6 to remain closed until further notice. |
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Mayhem Gulch Parking Construction Continues
Jefferson County Open Space and contractor Concrete Express continue construction work at Mayhem Gulch parking area along Colorado Highway 6. |
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Decision Announced Regarding Jeffco Open Space Management at Apex Park
Ralph Schell, Director of Open Space announced the decision to implement new management actions at Apex Park near Golden, CO. |
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Clear Creek Trail and Bike Path Open!
Repairs to the Clear Creek Trail pedestrian bridge over 44th Avenue east of Golden, CO have been completed and the concrete bike and walking path built by Jefferson County Open Space is now open for public use. |
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Jeffco's White Ranch Park East Trailhead Closure Postponed to Friday
Jeffco's White Ranch Park East Trailhead Under Temporary Closure Jefferson County Open Space will implement a temporary closing of the east trailhead to White Ranch Park north of Golden, CO between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Friday, July 10, 2009 while weed management activities occur on adjacent private property. This temporary closure will involve the east trailhead of White Ranch Park (located 1.7 miles north of Golden to west 56th Avenue, and east one mile on Pine Ridge Road) and the Belcher Hill Trail. Access to the Belcher Hill Trail from the west will also be closed. |
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Clear Creek Trail/bikepath CLOSED from McIntyre to West of 44th Overpass
Clear Creek Trail/Bikepath CLOSED between McIntyre and just west of the trail overpass/bridge at 44th Avenue. Detour provided along 44th Avenue. Jefferson County Open Space has implemented an trail closure for the safety of trail users along Clear Creek from McIntyre Street on the east to just west of the trail overpass/bridge at 44th Avenue due to construction activity adjacent to the Clear Creek Trail. |
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Trail Users Comments Sought On Revised Open Space Yielding Regulation
Jefferson County Open Space is reviewing and working towards an update of its current Yielding Regulation for all trail users. |
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Jefferson County Open Space Announces Special Public Outreach at Apex Park
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Trail Construction Begins at North Table Mountain Park
Jefferson County Open Space will begin trail construction at North Table Mountain Park beginning the week of May 18. |
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Trail Access to Portions of South Table Mountain Available
Jefferson County Open Space now provides trail access from Pleasant View through the campus of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to portions of South Table Mountain Open Space. |
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Open Space Trailhead Construction at Mayhem Gulch Access - Project scheduled Mid-May to October 1, 2009
Jefferson County Open Space and contractor Concrete Express, Inc. will be constructing a formal trailhead adjacent to Colorado Highway 6 at Mayhem Gulch in the vicinity of highway marker 262. No parking will be allowed within the construction envelope including areas used as informal pull-outs. The project is expected to get underway in mid-May with completion anticipated by October 1, 2009. Highway 6 will remain open; however traffic in Clear Creek Canyon will experience occasional lane closures during the construction. |
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Clear Creek Trail Bridge Replacement
Temporary Closure and Detour to Take Effect Beginning Monday, March 23, 2009 Jefferson County Open Space crews will be replacing the decking on a bridge along the Clear Creek Trail east of McIntyre Street. Temporary closures will occur between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. weekdays only. With the cooperation of the Coors Brewing Company, a detour will allow trail users to continue along the path paralleling Clear Creek and connecting Golden, Wheat Ridge and the larger Denver metro area trail system. Trail users are asked to be aware of detour/closure signs and comply with the biking dismount area for everyone's safety. Weather permitting, decking replacement should be completed by mid-April. For additional information, contact Open Space at 303-271-5925. |
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Proposed Open Space Master Plan Update
The Open Space Advisory Committee has slated recommendation of the Proposed Open Space Master Plan Update to the Board of County Commissioner during their regular public meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Open Space Hearing Room. |
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Protesters Remove Sign from North Table Mountain Open Space
Jefferson County deputies and Open Space rangers were able to effect the removal of a large sign placed by a group of 60-65 anti-abortion protesters on the slope of North Table Mountain Open Space near Golden, Colorado this morning. The group has not been officially identified. |
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Seasonal Closure in effect at Jeffco's Centennial Cone Park
Park visitors at one of Jefferson County's newest Open Space Parks will encounter a seasonal closure of the Elk Range Trail at Centennial Cone Park in western Jefferson County effective Friday, February 1, 2008 through June 15, 2008. |
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Parks Will Rock at Forum October 13
Red Rocks will be the spectacular setting for an informal open house on Saturday, October 13th, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the legacy of Denver Mountain Parks and Jefferson County Open Space. |
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Trailhead Improvements Planned for Matthews/Winters Park
One of the most popular parks in Jefferson County will be undergoing some parking and access improvements designed to decrease congestion, help with circulation and sustain the riparian corridor near the trailhead. |
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Open Space Hosts Review of Concept Plan for South Table Mountain Park
The public is invited to review a trail alignment and parking concept plan for South Table Mountain Park involving the recently acquired Coors Brewing Company interests on Wednesday, April 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th Street in Golden. The Park Management Plan Team, a representative group of professional Open Space staff, developed this concept plan following an October 24, 2006 open house, comment period, and multiple meetings with stakeholders. |
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Open Space Accepting Applications for 2007 Youth Work Program
Applications are currently available for the 2007 Jefferson County Open Space Youth Work Program (YWP) for Jefferson County youth ages 14-18 years. |
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Trail Bridge Planned to Span Clear Creek
On Thursday, March 8, 2007 from 6-8 p.m., Jefferson County Open Space and consultants from Wenk Associates will make a public presentation regarding the first segment of the Clear Creek Canyon Park development, involving Grant Terry Park just west of Golden. The subject of this presentation is the placement of bridge crossing Clear Creek for trail users as well as providing public access to an existing undeveloped Open Space property on the south side of Clear Creek. The presentation will begin at 6:10 p.m. in the Ponderosa Hearing Room at the Open Space offices (700 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden). Participants will be able to ask questions following the presentation. |
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Trail Bridge Planned to Span Clear Creek
On Thursday, March 8, 2007 from 6-8 p.m., Jefferson County Open Space and consultants from Wenk Associates will make a public presentation regarding the first segment of the Clear Creek Canyon Park development, involving Grant Terry Park just west of Golden. The subject of this presentation is the placement of bridge crossing Clear Creek for trail users as well as providing public access to an existing undeveloped Open Space property on the south side of Clear Creek. |
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Centennial Cone Park Closes December 1 for Hunting
Jefferson County Open Space will close Centennial Cone Park located north of Highway 6, between Robinson Hill and Douglas Mountain Roads, on December 1 for hunting. Hunters must have obtained valid Colorado Division of Wildlife Unit 38 licenses and Open Space issued access permits. The closure will be in effect until January 31, 2007. |
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Clear Creek Trail Day This Saturday
Plan now to explore Clear Creek Trail on Saturday, October 21, 2006 between 9:00-11:00 AM. This event has been made possible by Jefferson County Open Space, City of Golden, City of Wheat Ridge, and Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment. |
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Star Party at Pine Valley Ranch Park Observatory
Join amateur astronomers from the Denver Astronomical Society, Darien O'Brien Astronomy Club and Lookout Mountain Nature Center on Saturday, August 26 from 8 – 10 p.m. at Pine Valley Ranch Park for a fantastic evening of viewing. |
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Mountain Heritage Festival Celebrates Community Spirit!
The Mountain Rendezvous returns at the Mountain Heritage Festival, scheduled for Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Grove. |
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Campfires and Picnic Grills available to Open Space Park Visitors
With new temporary fire restrictions issued by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office effective July 7, 2006, Open Space Park visitors are now able to use the picnic area grills and campground fire rings. However, smoking in Open Space Parks continues to be restricted to enclosed vehicles or buildings, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area of at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all combustible material. |
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White Ranch Open Space Park Remains Closed
White Ranch Open Space Park will remain closed today, Monday, June 19, 2006 for mop up activities by area firefighters. Approximately 30 acres of rugged forest land adjacent to the park burned over the weekend. A red flag warning will be in effect today at 12 noon, officials will assess the need for a continued closure. |
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Jeffco Fire Ban in effect at Open Space Parks
Jefferson County Open Space will implement in Open Space Parks the fire restrictions outlined in the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office fire ban effective Friday, May 26, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. Only fires contained within liquid fueled or gas fueled stoves such as campstoves will be permitted in the campgrounds or picnic areas. |
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Trail Expansion Planned at Alderfer/Three Sisters Park in Evergreen
Jefferson County Open Space is planning to construct trails on the former Blair Ranch, acquired by the program in 2002 as part of Alderfer/Three Sisters Park in Evergreen. |
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Jefferson County Open Space Climbing Guidelines
Jefferson County Open Space has convened a Climbing Task Force to develop a Climbing Management Guide to recognize rock climbing as a valid recreational use of Jefferson County Open Space lands and to provide guidelines for climbing management. |
