Alert

The CodeRED emergency notification system is experiencing a statewide outage. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has multiple contingency plans in place to ensure we can reach the public in the event of an emergency. Learn more on our webpage. 

Alert

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.  Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.

Your County
Menu ☰
Open Space
Looking for something specific?
Service Finder
×

01.

Help Me With...

Select from list
My Residential Property
My Driver's License or Vehicle Registration
Requesting Assistance
Elections
Health Department

02.

Select from list
My Property Valuation
Understanding My Valuation
Paying My Property Tax
Neighborhood Sales
Building Permits
Vehicle Registration - New Stickers
Vehicle Registration - New Vehicle
Drivers License - New or Renew
New Resident Vehicle Registration
Adult Protection
Child Welfare
Child Support
Child Care
Financial Assistance
Medical Assistance
Food Assistance
Register to Vote / Update Voter Registration
Upcoming Election Information
Ballot Drop Box Locations
Voter Service and Polling Centers
Birth/Death Records
Restaurant Inspections
Community Health
Child Care Center Inspections
Septic System Inspections
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Disease Surveillance
Mental and Behavioral Health Education
Community Health and Clinical Services
Women, Infants and Children

03.

×
× Close
Open Space

Greenland Open Space, Trail and Dog Park

Greenland Open Space and Trail is a fun loop that winds around the property, and the views make the sky seem endless.  Don’t forget to leash your dog on the Greenland Trail.  The Colorado Front Range Trail is a part of this trail system that connects the Town of Larkspur and Palmer Lake.

View the Interactive Map.

Greenland Dog Park located at 1532 Noe Road in Larkspur, is a wide-open wonderland set between mountains and buttes.  The long 11-mile plus trail system is perfect for training, with its gentle ups and downs with fun sweeping turns.  During the summer, visitors share the trails with cattle!  Don’t forget to keep your dog on a leash on the Greenland trail.

Apply Now!

Hours

One hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset.

Addresses

North trailhead – Directions
1532 East Noe Road
Larkspur, CO 80118

South trailhead and Dog Park – Directions
751 W. Palmer Divide Avenue
Larkspur, CO 80118

Trail Information

  • Crusher fines and natural surface, easy to moderate; 500 feet of elevation gain on the upper loop
  • Approximately 11 miles, including loop. Five miles from Greenland to Palmer Lake.
  • Multi-use: horses, mountain bikes, and hiking
  • Dogs must be on a leash except in the enclosed off-leash area.
  • Greenland open space map
  • Non Potable water – untreated water is available at the North Trailhead
  • No water is available at the South Trailhead.

Amenities

  • Group picnic shelter
  • Restrooms
  • Obstacle course
  • Benches
  • Water spigot
  • Unpaved parking for 50-75 horse trailers
  • Hitch rails
  • Horse obstacle course,
  • Dog off-leash area.
  • Non Potable water – untreated water is available at the North Trailhead
  • No water is available at the South Trailhead.