FAQs

What are the hours that Jeffco Open Space parks are open?

Jeffco Open Space parks are open year-round. Park hours are one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. The exception to this is the three urban parks: Crown Hill, Van Bibber and Welchester Tree Grant Parks. The urban parks are open 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

What is allowed in the Open Space parks?

See the Jeffco Open Space Park Regulations

Which parks have campgrounds?

Reynolds Park and White Ranch Park have campgrounds. Camping is by permit only.

How do I volunteer? How does my company sign up for group volunteer effort?

There are many different ways to volunteer your time with Jeffco Open Space. You can apply during spring recruitment to be a Park Host, Park Patroller or many other positions available, or you can sign up for one-time volunteer efforts such as trail building/maintenance, weed-pulling, re-vegetation, building fences, or clean-up. See all volunteer opportunities. 

How do I apply to host an event in a park?

Jeffco Open Space allows events in the parks on a permitted basis. All permit applications are reviewed and certain criteria must be met for the application to be approved. Events will not be allowed to impact the park's natural resources or violate park regulations. Apply for a General Use or Special Activity Permit. 

Can I reserve a picnic shelter in a park?

You can reserve picnic shelters in advance at Pine Valley Ranch Park, which has two large shelters. All small picnic shelters in other Jeffco Open Space parks are first-come, first-serve. Reserve a shelter at Pine Valley Ranch Park.

What is the Trail Stewardship Team and when can my Jefferson County teen apply?

Each summer since 1975, Jeffco Open Space has employed County youth between the ages of 14-18 in the management and maintenance of Open Space parks, an experience that develops a positive work and stewardship ethic. The nationally acclaimed Trail Stewardship Team (TST) helps to maintain and improve natural surface trails, mitigate noxious weeds and restore natural areas each summer. The application period for the TST program opens in March each year. Learn more about the Trail Stewardship Team.