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1 A herd of elk stand in a meadow of tall brown grass
2 Park visitors utilizing a natural surface trail
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Jeffco Open Space Seasonal Wildlife Closures to Begin February 1

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ALERTS

ALERTS

CLOSED: The southern portion of Red Rocks Trail at Matthew/Winters Park is temporarily closed as crews work on trail maintenance, M-F 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
CLOSED: Seasonal Wildlife Closures at multiple parks Feb 1- July 31
CLOSED: Deer Creek Canyon Park, Rattlesnake Gulch, & Black Bear Trails closed until further notice following the Quarry Fire.
CLOSED: Portions of Elk Meadow Park, including Stagecoach Trailhead, are closed through spring of 2025.
REMINDER: Some JCOS Parks have designated-use trails or alternating use days

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Upcoming Events
View our calendar for programs on nature and history, register for educational programs, find volunteer events and more.

March 2025

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Fri, Mar. 21

Back to Basics: Hiking Basics
Sat, Mar. 29

JCOS Nature Journal Club: Sketchbook Nature Journaling Basics

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58,000+
Acres Preserved
269+
Trail Miles
27
Parks

Acknowledgement
The original caretakers of the lands we now call Jefferson County Open Space Parks include the Tabeguache and Moghwach bands of the Ute Nation, the Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribes, and other Indigenous Peoples. Their knowledge, resilience, and cultural and spiritual ties to these lands inspire us to continue their legacy by practicing informed stewardship, providing equitable access, teaching sound outdoor ethics, and treating nature and humanity with respect.

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700 Jefferson County Parkway
Ste. 100, Open Space Building
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303-271-5925
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Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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