Parks and Trails
Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a fitness lover, or just seeking a peaceful retreat, our parks offer something special for everyone.
ATTENTION Douglas County property owners: check your mail this week for your property tax relief refund check. Learn more on our webpage or call 303-660-7304.
Since 1994, a voter-approved 0.17% sales and use tax has helped preserve parks, trails, historic resources and open spaces throughout Douglas County – including funds set aside for cities and towns within Douglas County. In 2022, more than 87% of Douglas County voters approved to extend that sales tax, which is expected to generate $350 million over 15 years to preserve, protect and maintain our parks, trails, historic resources, and open space.
As required by state law, this fund accounts for revenues derived from the 0.17% sales and use tax initially approved by voters in November 1994 and most recently extended by voters in November 2022. Monies are designated for the acquisition, administration, planning, development and construction, operations, and maintenance of parks, trails, historic resources, and open space.
Consistent with the ballot measure, the Parks, Trails, Historic Resources & Open Space Fund must:
Funding Distribution
Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a fitness lover, or just seeking a peaceful retreat, our parks offer something special for everyone.
The shared history of Colorado and Douglas County gives local communities a deep connection to their surroundings and a sense of place.
More than 65,000 acres of protected open space land enhances the quality of life in Douglas County.