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Parks & Open Space

5201 St. Vrain Road
Longmont, CO  80503
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tel (303) 678-6200
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Longmont, CO  80501
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Parks and Open Space

Our mission…to conserve natural, cultural and agricultural resources and provide public uses that reflect sound resource management and community values.

Current Issues

Mountain Lion at Heil Valley Ranch

Front Range Cougar Study Presentation to BOCC |  Postponed to late January

New Partnership Initiative | Come
partner with POS

2008 Land Conservation Awards | Now accepting nominations

2009 Open Space Calendars | now available for sale

Reynolds/Baylin Forestry | Work ongoing throughout this fall

New at Walker Ranch Homestead | Historic farmhouse to be rebuilt

BATCO Maps for Sale $10.43 at POS Longmont Office

Eldora Architectural & Historical Survey Download project survey report

Herbicide Applications Weekly update of herbicide application locations now available for 2008 season


Planning and Public Involvement

Betasso Preserve/Benjamin Property Management Plan Click here for the latest updates and a summary of public comments.
Lyons to Boulder Regional Trail First Public Open House
January 14, 4-8pm, Parks and Open Space Building
Heil Valley Ranch:  Northern Trailhead Planning Click here for the latest updates on the Northern Heil Valley Ranch trailhead.
Argo Mine Brownfields Remediation Project Public comment period ended July 7. Download Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives report here.
Hessie Trailhead: Summer Parking Project details and Project Map
Want to learn more about the issues going to the Parks Open Space and Advisory Committee (POSAC)?
Read the current agenda or latest minutes. The next POSAC meeting is
December 18. The last meeting was November 20.

Recent Announcements

Picture Rock Trail at Heil Valley Ranch Now Open

Prescribed Burn at Heil Valley Ranch Burning complete for season

New Neighbor Study Now Available Managing Your Natural Resources: Living Near Boulder County Parks and Open Space Forest Ecosystems

DOW Front Range Cougar-Human Interactions Pilot Study Check updates and download study protocols here

Restoration Results of Past Projects Check here for before & after photos

Walker Ranch Loop Trail Reroute Feasibility Study |  A feasibility study took place to investigate possible reroutes in "The Wall" area. A project summary, study reports, and and staff conclusion are available.

Muddy Trails Report has concluded for the season. You can expect trails to be dry most days except immediately after a heavy rain.

Archived Parks & Open Space News…

About Parks & Open Space

A Letter From the Director
POS Newspaper Insert
Open Space Presentation 2005-2007

Parks and Open Space Videos


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