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Park Visitors MUST be Vigilant During Heightened Fire Danger

Park Visitors MUST be Vigilant During Heightened Fire Danger 

Jeffco Open Space (JCOS) is closely monitoring the nearby fires and associated fire risks with the Jeffco Sheriff's Office, fire rescue agencies and other public land...

Conservation Greenprint Adopted July 28

Conservation Greenprint Adopted by Board of County Commissioners on 7/28

 The Board of County Commissioners has formally adopted our 2020-2025 Conservation Greenprint. This document, that sets our organizational goals for the next five years, has ...

Eight New Golden Eagles Fledge Jeffco Open Space

Eight New Golden Eagles Fledge Jeffco Open Space

The 2020 raptor nesting season is winding down, and it has been a successful year for Jeffco Open Space’s feathered friends. There have been five successful golden eagle nests that are fledging 1-2...

In Response to the Golden Giddyup Cancellation

In response to concerns about the Golden Giddyup. The organizers of the Golden Giddyup mountain bike event recently published a statement on their website and social media pages stating, “The Golden Giddyup is Over.”

Before we go any fu...

Protect Yourself and Others When Going Outdoors

(JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO) – These are stressful times and getting outdoors for exercise and peace of mind is how many Coloradoans cope. When people are stressed, anxious, and socially isolated – as we are right now due to the COVID-...

UPDATE: South Table Mountain Park Plan & 2020 Actions presentation & Fact Sheet live

UPDATE: The South Table Mountain Park Plan & 2020 Actions Community Meeting, originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 was canceled due to increasing concerns regarding COVID-19. In keeping with the health and safety concerns of our staff and the c...

CANCELED: Community Meeting About Proposed Heritage Square Exchange

CANCELED: Heritage Square Exchange Community Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 19 canceled due to escalating concerns over COVID-19.Due to escalating concerns over COVID-19 and to prioritize the health and safety of our employees and community, we ha...

Flying J Ranch Park Forestry Restoration, Pile Burn Notice for Spring

Flying J Ranch Park Forestry Restoration, Pile Burn Notice for Spring

As part of the on-going forest restoration and wildfire mitigation work at Flying J Ranch Park, Jeffco Open Space will be conducting slash pile burns for a three-day period between March...

Seasonal Wildlife Closures to Begin February 1

Each year Jeffco Open Space uses seasonal wildlife closures at the parks to protect species at sensitive times in their life cycles. This year’s seasonal wildlife closures affect numerous Jeffco Open Space parks and trails. 

Centennial Cone Park &...

Dino Ridge Master Plan Community Open House

Thank you to all who attended the open house on December 11, 2019.  Proposed future projects include a new Visitor Center, educational signage, track protection, and roadway improvements.

For more information: DinoRidge@jeffco.us

Dinosaur Ridge Mas...