By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
July 21, 2021
The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District will close the Devils Head Recreation area for construction to begin this week. The closure area includes the Devils Head…
The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District…
Read MoreJuly 9, 2021
The much-anticipated final segment of the 28-mile East/West Regional Trail is nearing completion and you are invited to celebrate the opening. Be the first to walk, run or ride the final stretch of this regional…
The much-anticipated final segment of the 28-mile East/West Regional Trail is nearing completion and you…
Read MoreJune 16, 2021
You are invited to a countywide celebration of gratitude and community spirit on the preserved area of historic Sandstone Ranch, only open to the public for special events like these. Join your friends and neighbors…
You are invited to a countywide celebration of gratitude and community spirit on the preserved…
Read MoreJune 15, 2021
Do you love the Douglas County outdoors and want to be more involved in your community? Now is your opportunity to get outside while helping others enjoy all Douglas County has to offer as an…
Do you love the Douglas County outdoors and want to be more involved in your…
Read MoreJune 11, 2021
Summer has arrived in Colorado and it's the perfect time to get to work on the Decode Douglas County Outdoors exploration game. Douglas County and Douglas Land Conservancy invite you to join this adventure in…
Summer has arrived in Colorado and it's the perfect time to get to work on…
Read MoreMay 28, 2021
In addition to paying your respects to the men and women who sacrificed for our country, consider finding some time for quiet reflection at one of Douglas County’s many open space properties, parks and trails,…
In addition to paying your respects to the men and women who sacrificed for our…
Read MoreMay 27, 2021
Have you ever needed information or advice from a Ranger while enjoying one of our open space properties? Now Douglas County Open Space Rangers have a better way to reach you. Thanks to a new…
Have you ever needed information or advice from a Ranger while enjoying one of our…
Read MoreMay 19, 2021
Float a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir this summer. Paddle Days will be held Fridays through Sundays, May 28–Sept. 6. Reservations are required for each person entering the reservoir, regardless of…
Float a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir this summer. Paddle Days…
Read MoreMay 11, 2021
Weekday access to Waterton Canyon will be closed from Tuesday, June 1, through Friday, June 11, for Denver Water’s annual dust mitigation project. Neither the parking lot at the canyon's entrance nor the canyon will…
Weekday access to Waterton Canyon will be closed from Tuesday, June 1, through Friday, June…
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