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.
In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed and the Link On Demand rideshare service will be unavailable on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Link On Demand and County offices will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.
Due to a statewide DMV upgrade, online driver license services are unavailable, and motor vehicle and MVExpress kiosk services will be unavailable beginning the evening of Friday, Feb. 13, until the system re-launches on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Douglas County Motor Vehicle offices will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for system testing.
Are you looking to reserve a park pavilion, or host a special event at a Douglas County facility? You can now make many reservations for many County facilities online. View the links below to reserve space and find contact information for each area.
Looking for a distinct local place to host your wedding or other special events? The Douglas County Fairgrounds, the Events Center, Indoor Arena, Outdoor Arena, and Kirk Hall are available for public rentals.
Sing “happy birthday” at a local park. Athletic Fields and Park Picnic Shelters are available to the public. Fees and permits may be required.
Did you know you can host horse rides, guided hikes, celebrations, or educational demonstrations at Douglas County open space properties?
